Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011
Vehicle Care 10-9
A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on
page 10‑14.
B. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir.
See Power Steering Fluid on
page 10‑22.
C. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When
to Add Engine Oil” under
Engine Oil on page 10‑9.
D. Engine Oil Dipstick. See
“Checking Engine Oil” under
Engine Oil on page 10‑9.
E. Electric Engine Cooling Fans
(Out of View). See Cooling
System on page 10‑16.
F. Engine Coolant Surge Tank.
See Engine Coolant on
page 10‑16.
G. Pressure Cap. See Cooling
System on page 10‑16.
H. Brake Master Cylinder
Reservoir. See “Brake Fluid”
under Brakes on page 10‑24.
I. Automatic Transmission Fluid
Dipstick (Out of View). See
“Checking the Fluid Level”
under Automatic Transmission
Fluid on page 10‑14.
J. See Battery on page 10‑26.
K. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block on page 10‑36.
L. Windshield Washer Fluid
Reservoir. See “Adding Washer
Fluid” under Washer Fluid on
page 10‑23.
Engine Oil
To ensure proper engine
performance and long life, careful
attention must be paid to engine oil.
Following these simple, but
important steps will help protect
your investment:
.
Always use engine oil approved
to the proper specification and of
the proper viscosity grade. See
“Selecting the Right Engine Oil”
in this section.
.
Check the engine oil level
regularly and maintain the
proper oil level. See “Checking
Engine Oil” and “When to Add
Engine Oil” in this section.
.
Change the engine oil at the
appropriate time. See Engine Oil
Life System on page 10‑13.
.
Always dispose of engine oil
properly. See “What to Do with
Used Oil” in this section.
