just bought a new 2015 malibu

[dothedrew1202]

Originally Posted By: dishdude
I have the same engine, right now I'm on free oil changes - my dealer changes it at 20%. After the freebies are done I think I am going to go SuperTech Syn (supposedly now Dexos approved) with a Wix filter.

20% has averaged 5500 miles on the OLM so I'll probably stick to that.


No sorry, that previous post was directed towards this post, I thought I clicked quote, but I must have hit reply.

The wix filters are priced right around the Fram Ultra filters at walmart, but I probably wouldn't waste the $$$ if I were to do 1FCI with supertech, it would probably good for 3 FCIs with Supertech.

 

[dothedrew1202]

Originally Posted By: stchman
Originally Posted By: JustinH
What is weird, is that nobody buys Chevrolet cars down here (for the most part).

It is all chevy trucks and SUV's.

The only new chevy cars I see regularly are fleet owned, or rentals.

Exact opposite when I lived in Buffalo, everybody had a Cobalt/Cruze/Malibu/Impala.

Mostly Toyota and Honda down here for passenger cars.

I don't even know what the new Malibu looks like.


You live in Texas, 25% of the pickups sold in the USA are sold in Texas.

Originally Posted By: dothedrew1202
Why would you use Supertech and not get an oil filter from Walmart? Unless they recently started carrying Wix filters or you buy in bulk, why not just buy a filter that Walmart carries. Im just curious.. Wix/NG filters are great but not worth making two different trips for.


Walmart has a limited selection of oil filters.

Fram(EG, TG, and XG)
Purolator Classic
AC Delco
Motorcraft
Bosch
Mopar(limited selection)


I would pick up a Motorcraft filter if there were one that would fit the Malibu, I don't imagine a lot of Chevy drivers doing that though. But from my experience Motorcraft filters are a much higher quality than that of the tearolators.

 

[jdavis]

I buy my Fram Ultras at walmart.

 

[Ram01]

For the Malibu you going to need a AC Delco PF64 for the oil filter. And you can't use the AC Delco PF48 or alternatives to the PF 48

. That was what a service advisor was telling a consumer one I had my vechicle In for warranty work

 

[WiskyBadger]

Originally Posted By: Ram01
For the Malibu you going to need a AC Delco PF64 for the oil filter. And you can't use the AC Delco PF48 or alternatives to the PF 48

. That was what a service advisor was telling a consumer one I had my vechicle In for warranty work
They might frown upon it but I am sure it wouldnt hurt a thing. Quickie lubes use downsized filters all the time.

 

[53' Stude]

The PH 48 IS THE CORRECT filter for the Malibu also, as we use those on our new Malibu's. Champion Labs # crosses to a PH 48.

 

[wemay]

Originally Posted By: Merkava_4
Originally Posted By: dothedrew1202
Why would you use Supertech and not get an oil filter from Walmart? Unless they recently started carrying Wix filters or you buy in bulk, why not just buy a filter that Walmart carries. Im just curious.. Wix/NG filters are great but not worth making two different trips for.


The ACDelco filters at Walmart are the E-core type with the plastic center tube and the Purolator filters are always tearing. That leaves the Fram orange can and it's mostly cardboard inside. The only filter Walmart has worth buying is the Fram XG.


What's wrong with Bosch Distance+ ?

 

[HangFire]

Originally Posted By: wemay
What's wrong with Bosch Distance+ ?

It's made by Mann/Hummel/Purolator.

I have no idea if it's prone to the Purolator tear situation. We've seen the tears show up in all kinds of Purolator filters, but primarily on Honda applications (such as mine).

 

[gabriel9766]

Its a DI engine. So its harder on oil? And should b changed more often? Like 5k for the free oil changes?

 

[GenaFishbeck]

Originally Posted By: gabriel9766
So i was just looking around today for a car and caved on a 2015 malibu with 15 miles. Picking it up tomorrow after work and wanted oil choices and OCI suggestions i got 2 yrs 24k on oil changes at the dealer. Or go a diff route on oil


Hi gabriel9766 - If you're looking to go the synthetic route in your new Malibu, you're in luck. We’re currently looking for consumers who are willing to test out making the switch to Pennzoil Synthetics. We would like to give you the opportunity to try out our latest full synthetic offerings and get some results/feedback on the oil’s performance from an independent testing facility. Please send us a private message if you're interested. Looking forward to hearing from you! - The Pennzoil Team

 

[SR5]

Originally Posted By: Merkava_4
Originally Posted By: SR5
Nice Car!!! I'm looking at them too right now, I have the brochure with me as I write.


What does GM in Australia specify for a viscosity grade ?


Hi Merk,

Sorry for the delay, it was a little hard to track down the oil details.
However, I now have it:

"The Holden Malibu Petrol takes a Dexos 1 fully synthetic 5w 30 oil and it holds 4.7 litres"

Sounds fine to me.

 

[Mrsandman]

Originally Posted By: gabriel9766
So i was just looking around today for a car and caved on a 2015 malibu with 15 miles. Picking it up tomorrow after work and wanted oil choices and OCI suggestions i got 2 yrs 24k on oil changes at the dealer. Or go a diff route on oil
nice congrats. I sure would take advantage of the dealership oil changes if their of no charge which I think you mean.

 

[GenaFishbeck]

Originally Posted By: gabriel9766
So i was just looking around today for a car and caved on a 2015 malibu with 15 miles. Picking it up tomorrow after work and wanted oil choices and OCI suggestions i got 2 yrs 24k on oil changes at the dealer. Or go a diff route on oil


Hi gabriel9766 - We just wanted to see how things are going with your Malibu and see if you'd like to take us up on our UOA program offer that we extended a few weeks ago. If you are interested in participating or want to know more, please send us a private message. Thanks! - The Pennzoil Team

 

[Mario7]

Originally Posted By: car51
The PH 48 IS THE CORRECT filter for the Malibu also, as we use those on our new Malibu's. Champion Labs # crosses to a PH 48.


PF64 according to my manual.

 

[SR5]

Originally Posted By: SR5
Originally Posted By: Merkava_4
Originally Posted By: SR5
Nice Car!!! I'm looking at them too right now, I have the brochure with me as I write.


What does GM in Australia specify for a viscosity grade ?


Hi Merk,

Sorry for the delay, it was a little hard to track down the oil details.
However, I now have it:

"The Holden Malibu Petrol takes a Dexos 1 fully synthetic 5w 30 oil and it holds 4.7 litres"

Sounds fine to me.


I've been looking into this a bit more. In Australia we only get the 2.4L petrol engine, and GM Australia says run a Dexos 1 5W-30. This makes sense, as the only Dexos oils I have seen on shelfs here are 5W30 full synthetics.

However, reading the OM for a 2013 US Malibu, it states: "SAE 5W-30 is the best viscosity grade for the 2.0L L4 and 2.4L L4 engine. SAE 5W-20 is the best viscosity grade for the 2.5L L4 engine."

So the advice from GM Australia (Holden) and GM US (Chevy) is consistent.

 

[daves87rs]

Originally Posted By: GenaFishbeck
Originally Posted By: gabriel9766
So i was just looking around today for a car and caved on a 2015 malibu with 15 miles. Picking it up tomorrow after work and wanted oil choices and OCI suggestions i got 2 yrs 24k on oil changes at the dealer. Or go a diff route on oil


Hi gabriel9766 - We just wanted to see how things are going with your Malibu and see if you'd like to take us up on our UOA program offer that we extended a few weeks ago. If you are interested in participating or want to know more, please send us a private message. Thanks! - The Pennzoil Team



Nice...good to know they are doing some testing here! Finding it interest since there be Pennzoil products going into, maybe two on my upcoming oil changes...

 

[daves87rs]

Originally Posted By: gabriel9766
Its a DI engine. So its harder on oil? And should b changed more often? Like 5k for the free oil changes?



Think that will depend on how the car is driven. (how many highway/city)


And yes, it is harder on oil....

 

[gallydif]

Originally Posted By: Merkava_4
Originally Posted By: dothedrew1202
Why would you use Supertech and not get an oil filter from Walmart? Unless they recently started carrying Wix filters or you buy in bulk, why not just buy a filter that Walmart carries. Im just curious.. Wix/NG filters are great but not worth making two different trips for.


The ACDelco filters at Walmart are the E-core type with the plastic center tube and the Purolator filters are always tearing. That leaves the Fram orange can and it's mostly cardboard inside. The only filter Walmart has worth buying is the Fram XG.

I can think of 3 at walmart: pure1, motorcraft, and fram ultra (all other fram oil filters are garbage)