2015 CHEVROLET MALIBU Owners Manual

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11-12 Service and Maintenance
Maintenance Replacement Parts
Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer.Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
2.0L L4 Engine 20972655 A3175C
2.5L L4 Engine 20972654 A3174C
Engine Oil Filter 2.0L L4 Engine 12640445 PF64
2.5L L4 Engine 12640445 PF64
Passenger Compartment Air Filter 13271190 CF181
Spark Plugs 2.0L L4 Engine 12647827 41-125
2.5L L4 Engine 12627160 41-115
Wiper Blades Driver Side –60 cm (23.6 in) 92231676 —
Passenger Side –47.5 cm (18.7 in) 22846938 —

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Service and Maintenance 11-13
Maintenance Records
After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the
type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts.Date Odometer
Reading Serviced By Services Performed

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11-14 Service and Maintenance
DateOdometer
Reading Serviced By Services Performed

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Service and Maintenance 11-15
DateOdometer
Reading Serviced By Services Performed

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11-16 Service and Maintenance
DateOdometer
Reading Serviced By Services Performed

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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 . . . 12-3
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 7.4 L 7.8 qt
2.5L L4 Engine 7.4 L 7.8 qt
Engine Oil with Filter 2.0L 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
LT or LTZ model 70.0 L18.5 gal
Wheel Nut Torque 150Y 110 lb ft
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this
manual. Recheck fluid level after filling.

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Technical Data 12-3
Engine Specifications
EngineVIN CodeTransmission Spark Plug Gap
2.0L L4 Engine XAutomatic 0.75–0.90 mm (0.030–
0.035 in)
2.5L L4 Engine LAutomatic 0.95–1.1 mm (0.037–
0.043 in)
Engine Drive Belt Routing