2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU oil dipstick

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Vehicle Care 10-7
1.Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on
page 10‑15.
2. Engine Cover.
3. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine
Oil on page 10‑11.
4. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine
Oil on page 10‑11. 5. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of
View). See Cooling System on
page 10‑16.
6. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brakes on page 10‑22.
7. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Engine
Coolant on page 10‑18. 8.
Battery on page 10‑25.
9. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block on page 10‑38.
10. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Washer Fluid
on page 10‑22.

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Vehicle Care 10-9
1.Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on
page 10‑15.
2. Engine Cover.
3. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of View). See Cooling System on
page 10‑16.
4. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine
Oil on page 10‑11.
5. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine
Oil on page 10‑11. 6. High Voltage Cable (Orange
Color).
7. Transmission Fluid Cap (Out of View). See Automatic
Transmission Fluid on
page 10‑14.
8. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brakes on page 10‑22.
9. Battery (Under Cover). See Battery on page 10‑25. 10. Coolant Surge Tank and
Pressure Cap. See Engine
Coolant on page 10‑18.
11. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block on page 10‑38.
12. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Washer Fluid
on page 10‑22.

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Vehicle Care 10-11
1.Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on
page 10‑15.
2. Engine Cover.
3. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine
Oil on page 10‑11.
4. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine
Oil on page 10‑11.
5. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of View). See Cooling System on
page 10‑16.
6. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brakes on page 10‑22.
7. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Engine
Coolant on page 10‑18.
8. Battery (Under Cover). See Battery on page 10‑25.
9. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block on page 10‑38.
10. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Washer Fluid
on page 10‑22.Engine Oil
To ensure proper engine
performance and long life, careful
attention must be paid to engine oil.
Following these simple, but
important steps will help protect
your investment:
.Always use engine oil approved
to the proper specification and of
the proper viscosity grade. See
“Selecting the Right Engine Oil”
in this section.
.Check the engine oil level
regularly and maintain the
proper oil level. See “Checking
Engine Oil” and“When to Add
Engine Oil” in this section.
.Change the engine oil at the
appropriate time. See Engine Oil
Life System on page 10‑13.
.Always dispose of engine oil
properly. See “What to Do with
Used Oil” in this section.
Checking Engine Oil
It is a good idea to check the engine
oil level at each fuel fill. In order to
get an accurate reading, the vehicle
must be on level ground. The
engine oil dipstick handle is a loop.
SeeEngine Compartment Overview
on page 10‑6 for the location of the
engine oil dipstick.
Obtaining an accurate oil level
reading is essential:
1. If the engine has been running recently, turn off the engine and
allow several minutes for the oil
to drain back into the oil pan.
Checking the oil level too soon
after engine shutoff will not
provide an accurate oil level
reading.
{WARNING
The engine oil dipstick handle
may be hot; it could burn you.
Use a towel or glove to touch the
dipstick handle.

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10-12 Vehicle Care
2. Pull out the dipstick and clean itwith a paper towel or cloth, then
push it back in all the way.
Remove it again, keeping the tip
down, and check the level.
When to Add Engine Oil
If the oil is below the MIN
(minimum) mark, add 1 L (1 qt) of
the recommended oil and then
recheck the level. See “Selecting
the Right Engine Oil” in this section
for an explanation of what kind of oil
to use. For engine oil crankcase
capacity, see Capacities and
Specifications on page 12‑2.
Notice: Do not add too much oil.
Oil levels above or below the
acceptable operating range
shown on the dipstick are harmful
to the engine. If you find that you have an oil level above the
operating range, i.e., the engine
has so much oil that the oil level
gets above the upper mark that
shows the proper operating
range, the engine could be
damaged. You should drain out
the excess oil or limit driving of
the vehicle and seek a service
professional to remove the
excess amount of oil.
See
Engine Compartment Overview
on page 10‑6 for the location of the
engine oil fill cap.
Add enough oil to put the level
somewhere in the proper operating
range. Push the dipstick all the way
back in when through.
Selecting the Right Engine Oil
Selecting the right engine oil
depends on both the proper oil
specification and viscosity grade.
See Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 11‑12. Specification
Use and ask for licensed engine
oils with the dexos1® approved
certification mark. Engine oils
meeting the requirements for the
vehicle should have the dexos1
approved certification mark. This
certification mark indicates that the
oil has been approved to the dexos1
specification.
Notice:
Failure to use the
recommended engine oil or
equivalent can result in engine
damage not covered by the
vehicle warranty. Check with your
dealer or service provider on
whether the oil is approved to the
dexos1 specification.