technical data CHEVROLET MALIBU 2013 8.G Owners Manual

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2013 Chevrolet Malibu Owner ManualM
Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-44
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-90
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-95
Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . 10-97
Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . 11-2
Special Application Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-8
Additional Maintenance
and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-9
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts . . . . . . 11-12
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . 11-15
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1
Vehicle Identification . . . . . . . . . 12-1
Vehicle Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2 Customer Information
. . . . . . . 13-1
Customer Information . . . . . . . . 13-2
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . 13-18
Vehicle Data Recording and
Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-19
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1
OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1
OnStar Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2
OnStar Additional
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-5
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i-1

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Technical Data 12-1
Technical Data
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle IdentificationNumber (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1
Service Parts Identification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1
Vehicle Data
Capacities andSpecifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2
Engine Drive Belt Routing . . . 12-4
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN)
This legal identifier is in the front
corner of the instrument panel, on
the left side of the vehicle. It can be
seen through the windshield from
outside. The VIN also appears on
the Vehicle Certification and Service
Parts labels and certificates of title
and registration.
Engine Identification
The eighth character in the VIN
is the engine code. This code
identifies the vehicle's engine,
specifications, and replacement
parts. See “Engine Specifications”
under Capacities and Specifications
on page 12‑2 for the vehicle's
engine code.
Service Parts
Identification Label
This label, in either the glove box or
the trunk area, has the following
information:
.Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN).
.Model designation.
.Paint information.
.Production options and special
equipment.
Do not remove this label from the
vehicle.

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12-2 Technical Data
Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specifications
ApplicationCapacities
Metric English
Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount, see the refrigerant label under thehood. See your dealer for more information.
Engine Cooling System 2.0L L4 Engine 7.0 L 7.4 qt
2.4L L4 Engine 9.6 L 10.1 qt
2.5L L4 Engine 7.1 L 7.5 qt
Engine Oil with Filter 2.0L L4 Engine AWD 5.7 L 6.0 qt
2.0L L4 Engine FWD 4.7 L 5.0 qt
2.4L L4 Engine 4.7 L 5.0 qt
2.5L L4 Engine 4.7 L 5.0 qt
Fuel Tank Base model 59.7 L 15.8 gal

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Technical Data 12-3
ApplicationCapacities
Metric English
LT or LTZ model with eAssist 59.7 L 15.8 gal
LT or LTZ model without eAssist 70.0 L 18.5 gal
Wheel Nut Torque 150 Y110 lb ft
*See Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 10‑14 for information on checking fluid level.
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this
manual. Recheck fluid level after filling.
Engine Specifications
Engine VIN CodeTransmission Spark Plug Gap
2.0L L4 Engine XAutomatic 0.9 mm (0.035 in)
2.4L L4 Engine RAutomatic 0.9 mm (0.035 in)
2.5L L4 Engine AAutomatic 1.1 mm (0.043 in)

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12-4 Technical Data
Engine Drive Belt Routing
2.4L L4 Engine
Belt removal and installation
requires special tools. See your
dealer for service.
2.0L or 2.5L L4 Engine