2012 Chevrolet Malibu Oil type
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- All versions SAE 5W‐30
- Extreme cold below −20°F (−29°C) SAE 0W‐30
SAE 5W‐30
SAE 0W‐30
extreme cold below −20°F (−29°C)
2012 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual, PDF page 251
SAE 5W‐30 is the best viscosity grade for the vehicle.Open the manual at this page ↗Added Oct 15, 2026
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Oil type · All versions · PDF page 251
SAE 5W‐30 is the best viscosity grade for the vehicle.
Oil type · Extreme cold below −20°F (−29°C) · PDF page 251
an SAE 0W‐30 oil should be used
2012 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual, PDF page 251
SAE 5W‐30 is the best viscosity grade for the vehicle.Open the manual at this page ↗Added Oct 15, 2026
See where it's printed
Oil type · All versions · PDF page 251
SAE 5W‐30 is the best viscosity grade for the vehicle.
2012 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual, PDF page 251
an SAE 0W‐30 oil should be usedOpen the manual at this page ↗Added Oct 15, 2026
See where it's printed
Oil type · Extreme cold below −20°F (−29°C) · PDF page 251
an SAE 0W‐30 oil should be used
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All versions
| Applies to | Value | Manual says | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| All versions | SAE 5W‐30 | “SAE 5W‐30 is the best viscosity grade for the vehicle.” | PDF page 251 ↗ |
| Extreme cold below −20°F (−29°C) | SAE 0W‐30 | “an SAE 0W‐30 oil should be used” | PDF page 251 ↗ |
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