2009 Malibu Automobile Owner's Manual

Capacities and Specifications
The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. Please refer to Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12 for more information.
Application
Capacities
English Metric
Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a
For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge
amount, see the refrigerant caution label located
under the hood. See your dealer/retailer for more
information.
Automatic Transmission*
Automatic Transmission 4-Speed (Bottom Pan Removal) 7.0 qt 6.6 L
Automatic Transmission 6-Speed (Drain and Refill) 5.3 qt 5.0 L
Cooling System
2.4L L4 Engine 7.5 qt 7.1 L
3.5L V6 and 3.6L V6 Engine 9.7 qt 9.2 L
Engine Oil with Filter
2.4L L4 Engine 5.0 qt 4.7 L
3.5L V6 Engine 4.0 qt 3.8 L
3.6L V6 Engine 5.5 qt 5.2 L
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