2021 Chevrolet Malibu Oil type
Depends on your engine. Choose yours, or compare them here.
- 1.5L L4 Engine (LFV) 0W-20 SAE
- 2.0L L4 Engine (LTG) 5W-30 SAE
0W-20SAE
1.5L L4 Engine (LFV)
5W-30SAE
2.0L L4 Engine (LTG)
2021 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual, PDF page 236
Use SAE 0W-20 viscosity grade engine oil for the LFV 1.5L L4 turbo engine.Open the manual at this page ↗Added Oct 15, 2026
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Oil type · 1.5L L4 Engine (LFV) · PDF page 236
Use SAE 0W-20 viscosity grade engine oil for the LFV 1.5L L4 turbo engine.
Oil type · 2.0L L4 Engine (LTG) · PDF page 236
Use SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade engine oil for the LTG 2.0L L4 turbo engine.
2021 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual, PDF page 236
Use SAE 0W-20 viscosity grade engine oil for the LFV 1.5L L4 turbo engine.Open the manual at this page ↗Added Oct 15, 2026
See where it's printed
Oil type · 1.5L L4 Engine (LFV) · PDF page 236
Use SAE 0W-20 viscosity grade engine oil for the LFV 1.5L L4 turbo engine.
2021 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual, PDF page 236
Use SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade engine oil for the LTG 2.0L L4 turbo engine.Open the manual at this page ↗Added Oct 15, 2026
See where it's printed
Oil type · 2.0L L4 Engine (LTG) · PDF page 236
Use SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade engine oil for the LTG 2.0L L4 turbo engine.
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All versions
| Applies to | Value | Manual says | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L L4 Engine (LFV) | 0W-20 SAE | “Use SAE 0W-20 viscosity grade engine oil for the LFV 1.5L L4 turbo engine.” | PDF page 236 ↗ |
| 2.0L L4 Engine (LTG) | 5W-30 SAE | “Use SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade engine oil for the LTG 2.0L L4 turbo engine.” | PDF page 236 ↗ |
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