What Type of Oil and Transmission Fluid Does a 2022 Malibu Need?

published by SearchForParts.com on October 15th, 2022

The Chevrolet Malibu for 2022 comes in two different engine sizes, the 1.5L, and the 2.0L. Each engine may need a different oil and have a different oil capacity. We will discuss what kind of oil and transmission fluid you will need including capacities in this article.

What engine oil grade or viscosity does a 2022 Malibu need?

If you have a 1.5L engine, the 2022 Malibu needs 0W-20 oil. If your engine is a 2.0 then you will need 5W-30 oil. Synthetic oil is recommended as it will protect the engine way better.

How much oil does a 2022 Malibu take?

There are two different capacities in quarts for each engine. For the 1.5L you will need 4.2 quarts and for the 2.0 L, you will need 5 quarts. It is a good idea to buy an extra quart or two to have available in case after time you need to top off the oil. Some engines just burn oil more than others and since synthetic oil lasts so long you may not have a mechanic check your oil level so often, therefore it is a good idea to check it every month to see if the oil is at a proper or acceptable level.

How much transmission fluid does a 2022 Malibu need?

A 1.5L engine needs between 8.9 to 9.1 quarts of transmission fluid. For the 2.0L engine, the 9-speed transmission needs 5.3 quarts as an initial fill and 10 quarts total. Please check your owner’s manual for the type of transmission fluid.

Other information about the 2022 Chevrolet Malibu

Visit https://www.chevrolet.com/support/vehicle/manuals-guides for the owner’s manual.