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2013 Malibu oil change
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Originally Posted By: 2KBMW
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.
I do this for a living. Spec is 0/5w20
#13-00-90-002: Information for Vehicles Factory Filled With dexos1 5W-20 Oil Are Approved to Substitute dexos1 0W-20 Oil as Optional Top Off and Service Fill - (Dec 13, 2013)
2013-2014 Cadillac ATS
2013-2014 Chevrolet Malibu
2013-2014 Chevrolet Spark
2014 Chevrolet Impala
Vehicles Equipped With Engine RPO LCV, LKW or LLO
The above listed Model Year vehicles, equipped with the specified engine RPO codes were factory filled with dexos1™ 5W-20 oil and the engines were fitted with engine oil fill caps that say: SAE 5W-20 dexos. GM Powertrain has tested, validated and approved the use of 0W-20 dexos1™ as an acceptable substitute and optional top off and service fill for these vehicles.
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.
I do this for a living. Spec is 0/5w20
#13-00-90-002: Information for Vehicles Factory Filled With dexos1 5W-20 Oil Are Approved to Substitute dexos1 0W-20 Oil as Optional Top Off and Service Fill - (Dec 13, 2013)
2013-2014 Cadillac ATS
2013-2014 Chevrolet Malibu
2013-2014 Chevrolet Spark
2014 Chevrolet Impala
Vehicles Equipped With Engine RPO LCV, LKW or LLO
The above listed Model Year vehicles, equipped with the specified engine RPO codes were factory filled with dexos1™ 5W-20 oil and the engines were fitted with engine oil fill caps that say: SAE 5W-20 dexos. GM Powertrain has tested, validated and approved the use of 0W-20 dexos1™ as an acceptable substitute and optional top off and service fill for these vehicles.
Originally Posted By: aussiek2000
Originally Posted By: 2KBMW
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.
I do this for a living. Spec is 0/5w20
#13-00-90-002: Information for Vehicles Factory Filled With dexos1 5W-20 Oil Are Approved to Substitute dexos1 0W-20 Oil as Optional Top Off and Service Fill - (Dec 13, 2013)
2013-2014 Cadillac ATS
2013-2014 Chevrolet Malibu
2013-2014 Chevrolet Spark
2014 Chevrolet Impala
Vehicles Equipped With Engine RPO LCV, LKW or LLO
The above listed Model Year vehicles, equipped with the specified engine RPO codes were factory filled with dexos1™ 5W-20 oil and the engines were fitted with engine oil fill caps that say: SAE 5W-20 dexos. GM Powertrain has tested, validated and approved the use of 0W-20 dexos1™ as an acceptable substitute and optional top off and service fill for these vehicles.
My 2014 GMC Terrain with the 2.4 (LEA) is still 5w30. So the 1.2 and the new 2.5 ecotec
has 0/5w20 recommended. You stated that you do this for a living, are you a GM Tech ?
Originally Posted By: 2KBMW
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.
I do this for a living. Spec is 0/5w20
#13-00-90-002: Information for Vehicles Factory Filled With dexos1 5W-20 Oil Are Approved to Substitute dexos1 0W-20 Oil as Optional Top Off and Service Fill - (Dec 13, 2013)
2013-2014 Cadillac ATS
2013-2014 Chevrolet Malibu
2013-2014 Chevrolet Spark
2014 Chevrolet Impala
Vehicles Equipped With Engine RPO LCV, LKW or LLO
The above listed Model Year vehicles, equipped with the specified engine RPO codes were factory filled with dexos1™ 5W-20 oil and the engines were fitted with engine oil fill caps that say: SAE 5W-20 dexos. GM Powertrain has tested, validated and approved the use of 0W-20 dexos1™ as an acceptable substitute and optional top off and service fill for these vehicles.
My 2014 GMC Terrain with the 2.4 (LEA) is still 5w30. So the 1.2 and the new 2.5 ecotec
has 0/5w20 recommended. You stated that you do this for a living, are you a GM Tech ?
Originally Posted By: 2KBMW
My 2014 GMC Terrain with the 2.4 (LEA) is still 5w30. So the 1.2 and the new 2.5 ecotec
has 0/5w20 recommended. You stated that you do this for a living, are you a GM Tech ?
Yes, I am. The 2.4 is a completely different engine than the 2.5
My 2014 GMC Terrain with the 2.4 (LEA) is still 5w30. So the 1.2 and the new 2.5 ecotec
has 0/5w20 recommended. You stated that you do this for a living, are you a GM Tech ?
Yes, I am. The 2.4 is a completely different engine than the 2.5
Originally Posted By: aussiek2000
Originally Posted By: 2KBMW
My 2014 GMC Terrain with the 2.4 (LEA) is still 5w30. So the 1.2 and the new 2.5 ecotec
has 0/5w20 recommended. You stated that you do this for a living, are you a GM Tech ?
Yes, I am. The 2.4 is a completely different engine than the 2.5
Aussiek2000. What can you tell me about these new D.I engines. I'm concerned
about the intake valves and keeping them clean.
Originally Posted By: 2KBMW
My 2014 GMC Terrain with the 2.4 (LEA) is still 5w30. So the 1.2 and the new 2.5 ecotec
has 0/5w20 recommended. You stated that you do this for a living, are you a GM Tech ?
Yes, I am. The 2.4 is a completely different engine than the 2.5
Aussiek2000. What can you tell me about these new D.I engines. I'm concerned
about the intake valves and keeping them clean.
I have a 2013 Malibu. Dealer has used Mobil 1 5/30 . I have 8400 miles on it and have changed it 3 times since including at 490 miles , 3500 miles and about 7500 miles.. Anal eh??
Originally Posted By: 2KBMW
Aussiek2000. What can you tell me about these new D.I engines. I'm concerned
about the intake valves and keeping them clean.
We haven't seen a problem related to "dirty valves" on any DI engine. The only thing that is going to build up potentially is oil from the PCV system. This can be alleviated by running a catch can like I do on my LS powered car.
Aussiek2000. What can you tell me about these new D.I engines. I'm concerned
about the intake valves and keeping them clean.
We haven't seen a problem related to "dirty valves" on any DI engine. The only thing that is going to build up potentially is oil from the PCV system. This can be alleviated by running a catch can like I do on my LS powered car.
Originally Posted By: aussiek2000
Originally Posted By: 2KBMW
Aussiek2000. What can you tell me about these new D.I engines. I'm concerned
about the intake valves and keeping them clean.
We haven't seen a problem related to "dirty valves" on any DI engine. The only thing that is going to build up potentially is oil from the PCV system. This can be alleviated by running a catch can like I do on my LS powered car.
Aussiek2000. What is a catch can? Is this an item installed by GM dealer and under Warranty? My Terrain is new, only 750 km.
Originally Posted By: 2KBMW
Aussiek2000. What can you tell me about these new D.I engines. I'm concerned
about the intake valves and keeping them clean.
We haven't seen a problem related to "dirty valves" on any DI engine. The only thing that is going to build up potentially is oil from the PCV system. This can be alleviated by running a catch can like I do on my LS powered car.
Aussiek2000. What is a catch can? Is this an item installed by GM dealer and under Warranty? My Terrain is new, only 750 km.
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