2014 Chevrolet Malibu Oil type

2015 Chevrolet Malibu, representative photo
Shown: a 2015 Chevrolet Malibu (same generation). Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0
Change year

Depends on your engine. Choose yours, or compare them here.

  • 2.0L L4 engine and 2.4L L4 engine 5W-30
  • 2.5L L4 engine 5W-20
  • 2.5L L4 engine (alternative) 0W-20
  • All, alternative in extreme cold below -29°C (-20°F) 0W-30

2014 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual, PDF page 274

Use SAE 5W-30 viscosity gradeOpen the manual at this page ↗Added Oct 15, 2026
See where it's printed

Oil type · 2.0L L4 engine and 2.4L L4 engine · PDF page 274

Use SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade

Oil type · 2.5L L4 engine · PDF page 274

Use SAE 5W-20 viscosity grade engine oil for the 2.5L L4 engine.

Oil type · 2.5L L4 engine (alternative) · PDF page 274

0W-20 may be used as an alternative.

Oil type · All, alternative in extreme cold below -29°C (-20°F) · PDF page 274

an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used

2015 Chevrolet Malibu, representative photo
Shown: a 2015 Chevrolet Malibu (same generation). Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0
See every quote (4 values)

All versions

4 values
Applies toValueManual saysPage
2.0L L4 engine and 2.4L L4 engine 5W-30 “Use SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade” PDF page 274 ↗
2.5L L4 engine 5W-20 “Use SAE 5W-20 viscosity grade engine oil for the 2.5L L4 engine.” PDF page 274 ↗
2.5L L4 engine (alternative) 0W-20 “0W-20 may be used as an alternative.” PDF page 274 ↗
All, alternative in extreme cold below -29°C (-20°F) 0W-30 “an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used” PDF page 274 ↗

Scroll the table to see the quote and page →

5W-30 full synthetic motor oil

For 2.0L L4 engine and 2.4L L4 engine

Shop on Amazon
5W-20 full synthetic motor oil

For 2.5L L4 engine

Shop on Amazon
0W-20 full synthetic motor oil

For 2.5L L4 engine (alternative)

Shop on Amazon
0W-30 full synthetic motor oil

For All, alternative in extreme cold below -29°C (-20°F)

Shop on Amazon

Search links. Check the listing matches your version.

Confirm with your own manual, dipstick or door-jamb label.
Report a problem with this page →