2016 Chevrolet Malibu Oil type
Depends on your engine. Choose yours, or compare them here.
- 1.8L L4 Hybrid 5W-20
- 1.8L L4 Hybrid (alternative) 0W-20
- All engines except 1.8L L4 Hybrid 5W-30
5W-20
1.8L L4 Hybrid
0W-20
1.8L L4 Hybrid (alternative)
5W-30
all engines except 1.8L L4 Hybrid
2016 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual, PDF page 293
Use SAE 5W-20 viscosity grade engine oil for the 1.8L L4 Hybrid.Open the manual at this page ↗Added Oct 15, 2026
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Oil type · 1.8L L4 Hybrid · PDF page 293
Use SAE 5W-20 viscosity grade engine oil for the 1.8L L4 Hybrid.
Oil type · 1.8L L4 Hybrid (alternative) · PDF page 293
SAE 0W-20 may be used as an alternative.
Oil type · All engines except 1.8L L4 Hybrid · PDF page 293
Use SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade engine oil for all engines except the 1.8L L4 Hybrid.
2016 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual, PDF page 293
Use SAE 5W-20 viscosity grade engine oil for the 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 · PDF page 293
Use SAE 5W-20 viscosity grade engine oil for the 1.8L L4 Hybrid.
2016 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual, PDF page 293
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 · 1.8L L4 Hybrid (alternative) · PDF page 293
SAE 0W-20 may be used as an alternative.
2016 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual, PDF page 293
Use SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade engine oil for all engines except the 1.8L L4 Hybrid.Open the manual at this page ↗Added Oct 15, 2026
See where it's printed
Oil type · All engines except 1.8L L4 Hybrid · PDF page 293
Use SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade engine oil for all engines except the 1.8L L4 Hybrid.
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All versions
| Applies to | Value | Manual says | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L L4 Hybrid | 5W-20 | “Use SAE 5W-20 viscosity grade engine oil for the 1.8L L4 Hybrid.” | PDF page 293 ↗ |
| 1.8L L4 Hybrid (alternative) | 0W-20 | “SAE 0W-20 may be used as an alternative.” | PDF page 293 ↗ |
| All engines except 1.8L L4 Hybrid | 5W-30 | “Use SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade engine oil for all engines except the 1.8L L4 Hybrid.” | PDF page 293 ↗ |
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