2015 Chevrolet Malibu Oil type
Depends on your engine. Choose yours, or compare them here.
- 2.0L L4 engine 5W-30
- 2.5L L4 engine 5W-20
- 2.5L L4 engine (alternative) 0W-20
- Extreme cold below −29°C (−20°F) 0W-30
5W-30
2.0L L4 engine
5W-20
2.5L L4 engine
0W-20
2.5L L4 engine (alternative)
0W-30
extreme cold below −29°C (−20°F)
2015 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual, PDF page 261
Use SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade engine oil for the 2.0L L4 engine.Open the manual at this page ↗Added Oct 15, 2026
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Oil type · 2.0L L4 engine · PDF page 261
Use SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade engine oil for the 2.0L L4 engine.
Oil type · 2.5L L4 engine · PDF page 261
Use SAE 5W-20 viscosity grade engine oil for the 2.5L L4 engine.
Oil type · 2.5L L4 engine (alternative) · PDF page 261
SAE 0W-20 may be used as an alternative.
Oil type · Extreme cold below −29°C (−20°F) · PDF page 261
(−20°F), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used.
2015 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual, PDF page 261
Use SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade engine oil for the 2.0L L4 engine.Open the manual at this page ↗Added Oct 15, 2026
See where it's printed
Oil type · 2.0L L4 engine · PDF page 261
Use SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade engine oil for the 2.0L L4 engine.
2015 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual, PDF page 261
Use SAE 5W-20 viscosity grade engine oil for the 2.5L L4 engine.Open the manual at this page ↗Added Oct 15, 2026
See where it's printed
Oil type · 2.5L L4 engine · PDF page 261
Use SAE 5W-20 viscosity grade engine oil for the 2.5L L4 engine.
2015 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual, PDF page 261
SAE 0W-20 may be used as an alternative.Open the manual at this page ↗Added Oct 15, 2026
See where it's printed
Oil type · 2.5L L4 engine (alternative) · PDF page 261
SAE 0W-20 may be used as an alternative.
2015 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual, PDF page 261
(−20°F), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used.Open the manual at this page ↗Added Oct 15, 2026
See where it's printed
Oil type · Extreme cold below −29°C (−20°F) · PDF page 261
(−20°F), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used.
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All versions
| Applies to | Value | Manual says | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L L4 engine | 5W-30 | “Use SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade engine oil for the 2.0L L4 engine.” | PDF page 261 ↗ |
| 2.5L L4 engine | 5W-20 | “Use SAE 5W-20 viscosity grade engine oil for the 2.5L L4 engine.” | PDF page 261 ↗ |
| 2.5L L4 engine (alternative) | 0W-20 | “SAE 0W-20 may be used as an alternative.” | PDF page 261 ↗ |
| Extreme cold below −29°C (−20°F) | 0W-30 | “(−20°F), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used.” | PDF page 261 ↗ |
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