Can anyone tell me the best oil/filter combo for a 2013 malibu? Thanks
2013 Malibu oil change
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Mobil 1 // AC DELCO
I use pppp/ ac delco combo on my 2013 Malibu 2.5L also 5w30 the manual says 5w20 but the engine Is DI since gm timing chains are stretching out I figure a step up in grade would be better
I would say dealer oil changes till out of warranty (or any Dexos oil if you keep receipts).
Yup 2.5l. Is it a spin on or canister.
Its a really awesome engine. I'm thinking platinum. 0w20 0w30 or 5w30
drainbolt size and filter type would be helpful thanks again everyone!
Car is spec'd for dexos1. I'd get whichever of these is on sale, preferably a 5w20:
http://centerforqa.com/gm/dexos1-brands
http://centerforqa.com/gm/dexos1-brands
But can u trust 5w20 in a DI engine????
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drainbolt size ...
Why don't you go have a look yourself?
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But can u trust 5w20 in a DI engine????
I know I sure wouldn't.
Originally Posted By: LeakySeals
drainbolt size ...
Why don't you go have a look yourself?
Originally Posted By: Ram01
But can u trust 5w20 in a DI engine????
I know I sure wouldn't.
No don't trust 5w20 in that 2.5 ecotec
Stsy with a 5w30 like M1 or QSUD
Anything with the dexos spec is good. I am a pretty frequent user of the Malibu forums since I got my 2013, only recall one car with gunked up valves. I used Mobil 1 5w20 - you can get the 5 quart jug for ~25 dollars at walmart.
As for filters, I got a good deal on a bunch of motorcraft filters so I have been using those.
Probably going to run ~5k and get a uoa to check on fuel dilution, etc.
As for filters, I got a good deal on a bunch of motorcraft filters so I have been using those.
Probably going to run ~5k and get a uoa to check on fuel dilution, etc.
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While this car is under warranty, the best oil is whatever Chebby recommends in the OM.
OCIs should be based upon the OLM.
Any mid-tier filter should be fine for these drain intervals.
IIRC, GM drain plugs on the later engines are typically the somewhat oddball 15mm size.
OCIs should be based upon the OLM.
Any mid-tier filter should be fine for these drain intervals.
IIRC, GM drain plugs on the later engines are typically the somewhat oddball 15mm size.
There is a bulletin for us to run 0w20 Dexos in the 2.5l. Same oil the new 5.3/6.2 trucks take.
I just looked at the owners manual of the 2013 Malibu.
There is no 5w20 or 0w20 grade mentioned. I just bought
a 2014 GMC Terrain with the 2.4 Ecotec engine. The oil grade
is 5w30. If used in extreme cold of -25 C then a 0w30 can be
used. I would not be using a 0/5w20 oil.
There is no 5w20 or 0w20 grade mentioned. I just bought
a 2014 GMC Terrain with the 2.4 Ecotec engine. The oil grade
is 5w30. If used in extreme cold of -25 C then a 0w30 can be
used. I would not be using a 0/5w20 oil.
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