2018 Chevrolet Malibu Oil type
Depends on your engine. Choose yours, or compare them here.
- 1.5L L4 turbo (LFV) 0W20
- 1.8L L4 Hybrid (LKN) 5W-20
- 2.0L L4 turbo (LTG) 5W-30
0W20
1.5L L4 turbo (LFV)
5W-20
1.8L L4 Hybrid (LKN)
5W-30
2.0L L4 turbo (LTG)
2018 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual, PDF page 281
Or any other 0W20 engine oil meeting dexos1 second generation requirements.Open the manual at this page ↗Added Oct 15, 2026
See where it's printed
Oil type · 1.5L L4 turbo (LFV) · PDF page 281
Or any other 0W20 engine oil meeting dexos1 second generation requirements.
Oil type · 1.8L L4 Hybrid (LKN) · PDF page 281
Use SAE 5W-20 viscosity grade engine oil for the LKN 1.8L L4 Hybrid.
Oil type · 2.0L L4 turbo (LTG) · PDF page 281
Use SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade engine oil for the LTG 2.0L L4 turbo engine.
2018 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual, PDF page 281
Or any other 0W20 engine oil meeting dexos1 second generation requirements.Open the manual at this page ↗Added Oct 15, 2026
See where it's printed
Oil type · 1.5L L4 turbo (LFV) · PDF page 281
Or any other 0W20 engine oil meeting dexos1 second generation requirements.
2018 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual, PDF page 281
Use SAE 5W-20 viscosity grade engine oil for the LKN 1.8L L4 Hybrid.Open the manual at this page ↗Added Oct 15, 2026
See where it's printed
Oil type · 1.8L L4 Hybrid (LKN) · PDF page 281
Use SAE 5W-20 viscosity grade engine oil for the LKN 1.8L L4 Hybrid.
2018 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual, PDF page 281
Use SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade engine oil for the LTG 2.0L L4 turbo engine.Open the manual at this page ↗Added Oct 15, 2026
See where it's printed
Oil type · 2.0L L4 turbo (LTG) · PDF page 281
Use SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade engine oil for the LTG 2.0L L4 turbo engine.
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All versions
| Applies to | Value | Manual says | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L L4 turbo (LFV) | 0W20 | “Or any other 0W20 engine oil meeting dexos1 second generation requirements.” | PDF page 281 ↗ |
| 1.8L L4 Hybrid (LKN) | 5W-20 | “Use SAE 5W-20 viscosity grade engine oil for the LKN 1.8L L4 Hybrid.” | PDF page 281 ↗ |
| 2.0L L4 turbo (LTG) | 5W-30 | “Use SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade engine oil for the LTG 2.0L L4 turbo engine.” | PDF page 281 ↗ |
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