Chevrolet Malibu (USA / CAN)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Chevrolet Malibu (USA / CAN) automatic transmission fluid capacity ranges from 5 to 9 liters. Service intervals include checks every 7500 miles or 12 months, and fluid changes at 45000, 50000, or 150000 miles. The data covers 39 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
Malibu 1.5 Ecotec Turbo (2017-2018)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8 liter
  • Code: 6T40 GEN3 (MNH) 6/1
Malibu 1.5 Ecotec Turbo (2017-2018)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 8 liter
  • Change 45000 miles
  • Code: 6T40 GEN3 (MNH) 6/1
Malibu 2.0 Ecotec Turbo (2017-2022)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8,5-9 liter (Overhaul capacity)
  • Capacity 5-6 liter (Service fill)
  • Code: 9T50 (M3E) 9/1
Malibu 2.0 Ecotec Turbo (2017-2022)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 8,5-9 liter (Overhaul capacity)
  • Capacity 5-6 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 45000 miles
  • Code: 9T50 (M3E) 9/1
Malibu Limited 2.5 VVT (2016-2016)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8,12 liter
  • Check 7500 miles
  • Code: 6T40 GEN3 (MNH) 6/1
Malibu Limited 2.5 VVT (2016-2016)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 8,12 liter
  • Check 7500 miles
  • Change 45000 miles
  • Code: 6T40 GEN3 (MNH) 6/1
Malibu 1.5 Ecotec Turbo (2016-2017)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8 liter
  • Code: 6T40 GEN3 (MNH) 6/1
Malibu 1.5 Ecotec Turbo (2016-2017)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 8 liter
  • Change 45000 miles
  • Code: 6T40 GEN3 (MNH) 6/1
Malibu 2.0 VVT Turbo (2013-2015)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9 liter
  • Check 7500 miles
  • Code: 6T70 6/1
Malibu 2.0 VVT Turbo (2013-2015)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 9 liter
  • Check 7500 miles
  • Change 45000 miles
  • Code: 6T70 6/1
Malibu 2.5 VVT (2013-2016)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8,12 liter
  • Check 7500 miles
  • Code: 6T40 GEN3 (MNH) 6/1
Malibu 2.5 VVT (2013-2016)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 8,12 liter
  • Check 7500 miles
  • Change 45000 miles
  • Code: 6T40 GEN3 (MNH) 6/1
Malibu 2.4 16V (2011-2012)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5 liter
  • Change 150000 miles
  • Code: X23F 6/1
Malibu 2.4 16V (2011-2012)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 5 liter
  • Change 50000 miles
  • Code: X23F 6/1
Malibu 2.4 16V flexfuel (2011-2012)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5 liter
  • Change 150000 miles
  • Code: X23F 6/1
Malibu 2.4 16V flexfuel (2011-2012)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 5 liter
  • Change 50000 miles
  • Code: X23F 6/1
Malibu 3.6 V6 (2011-2012)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6 liter
  • Change 150000 miles
  • Code: 6T70 6/1
Malibu 3.6 V6 (2011-2012)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 6 liter
  • Change 50000 miles
  • Code: 6T70 6/1
Malibu 2.4 16V (2008-2010)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6,6 liter (Dry fill)
  • Check 12 months
  • Code: 4/1
Malibu 2.4 16V (2008-2010)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 6,6 liter (Dry fill)
  • Check 12 months
  • Change 50000 miles
  • Code: 4/1
Malibu 2.4 16V (2008-2010)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8 liter (Dry fill)
  • Check 12 months
  • Code: 6/1
Malibu 2.4 16V (2008-2010)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 8 liter (Dry fill)
  • Check 12 months
  • Change 50000 miles
  • Code: 6/1
Malibu 2.4 16V flexfuel (2008-2010)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6,6 liter (Dry fill)
  • Check 12 months
  • Code: 4/1
Malibu 2.4 16V flexfuel (2008-2010)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 6,6 liter (Dry fill)
  • Check 12 months
  • Change 50000 miles
  • Code: 4/1
Malibu 2.4 16V flexfuel (2008-2010)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8 liter (Dry fill)
  • Check 12 months
  • Code: 6/1
Malibu 2.4 16V flexfuel (2008-2010)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 8 liter (Dry fill)
  • Check 12 months
  • Change 50000 miles
  • Code: 6/1
Malibu 3.5 V6 (2008-2010)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7 liter
  • Check 12 months
  • Code: 4/1
Malibu 3.5 V6 (2008-2010)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 7 liter
  • Check 12 months
  • Change 50000 miles
  • Code: 4/1
Malibu 3.5 V6 (2007-2008)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6,6 liter
  • Check 12 months
  • Code: 4/1
Malibu 3.5 V6 (2007-2008)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 6,6 liter
  • Check 12 months
  • Change 50000 miles
  • Code: 4/1
Malibu 3.6 V6 (2007-2010)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6,6 liter
  • Check 12 months
  • Code: 4/1
Malibu 3.6 V6 (2007-2010)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 6,6 liter
  • Check 12 months
  • Change 50000 miles
  • Code: 4/1
Malibu SS 3.9 V6 (2006-2007)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7 liter
  • Check 12 months
  • Code: 4T65-E 4/1
Malibu SS 3.9 V6 (2006-2007)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 7 liter
  • Check 12 months
  • Change 50000 miles
  • Code: 4T65-E 4/1
Malibu 2.2 16V (2004-2008)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6,6 liter
  • Check 12 months
  • Code: 4/1
Malibu 2.2 16V (2004-2008)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 6,6 liter
  • Check 12 months
  • Change 50000 miles
  • Code: 4/1
Malibu 3.5 V6 (2004-2006)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6,6 liter
  • Check 12 months
  • Code: 4/1
Malibu 3.5 V6 (2004-2006)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 6,6 liter
  • Check 12 months
  • Change 50000 miles
  • Code: 4/1
Malibu 3.1 V6 (1999-2003)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 9 liter
  • Change 50000 miles
  • Code: 4T40-E 4/1

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