2012 Chevrolet Malibu Transmission fluid

Depends on your version. Choose yours, or compare them here.
- 2.4L L4 Engine with 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (RPO MH8), drain and refill 5.3 qt capacity
- 3.6L V6 Engine with 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (RPO MH2), drain and refill 6.3 qt capacity
5.3qt
Capacity · 2.4L L4 Engine with 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (RPO MH8), drain and refill
6.3qt
Capacity · 3.6L V6 Engine with 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (RPO MH2), drain and refill
2012 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual, PDF page 355
5.0 L 5.3 qtOpen the manual at this page ↗Added Oct 15, 2026 · Updated
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Transmission fluid (capacity) · 2.4L L4 Engine with 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (RPO MH8), drain and refill · PDF page 355
5.0 L 5.3 qt
Transmission fluid (capacity) · 3.6L V6 Engine with 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (RPO MH2), drain and refill · PDF page 355
6.0 L 6.3 qt
2012 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual, PDF page 355
5.0 L 5.3 qtOpen the manual at this page ↗Added Oct 15, 2026 · Updated
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Transmission fluid (capacity) · 2.4L L4 Engine with 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (RPO MH8), drain and refill · PDF page 355
5.0 L 5.3 qt
2012 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual, PDF page 355
6.0 L 6.3 qtOpen the manual at this page ↗Added Oct 15, 2026 · Updated
See where it's printed
Transmission fluid (capacity) · 3.6L V6 Engine with 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (RPO MH2), drain and refill · PDF page 355
6.0 L 6.3 qt

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| Applies to | Value | Manual says | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L L4 Engine with 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (RPO MH8), drain and refill | 5.3 qtcapacity | “5.0 L 5.3 qt” | PDF page 355 ↗ |
| 3.6L V6 Engine with 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (RPO MH2), drain and refill | 6.3 qtcapacity | “6.0 L 6.3 qt” | PDF page 355 ↗ |
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