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Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011
11-4 Service and Maintenance
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Body hinges and latches, key
lock cylinders, folding seat
hardware, and rear compartment
hinges lubrication. See
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 11‑6. More
frequent lubrication may be
required when the vehicle is
exposed to a corrosive
environment. Applying silicone
grease on weatherstrips with a
clean cloth makes them last
longer, seal better, and not stick
or squeak.
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Restraint system component
check. See Safety System
Check on page 3‑24.
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Fuel system inspection for
damage or leaks.
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Exhaust system and nearby heat
shields inspection for loose or
damaged components.
Additional Required Services
Every 12 000 km/7,500 Miles
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Rotate tires. Tires should be
rotated every 12 000 km/
7,500 miles. See Tire Rotation
on page 10‑57.
At Each Fuel Stop
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Engine oil level check. See
Engine Oil on page 10‑9.
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Engine coolant level check. See
Engine Coolant on page 10‑16.
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Windshield washer fluid level
check. See Washer Fluid on
page 10‑23.
Once a Month
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Tire inflation check. See Tire
Pressure on page 10‑51.
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Tire wear inspection. See Tire
Inspection on page 10‑57.
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Sunroof track and seal
inspection, if equipped. See
Sunroof on page 2‑18.
Once a Year
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See Starter Switch Check on
page 10‑27.
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See Automatic Transmission
Shift Lock Control Function
Check on page 10‑27.
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See Ignition Transmission Lock
Check on page 10‑28.
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See Park Brake and P (Park)
Mechanism Check on
page 10‑28.
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Accelerator pedal check for
damage, high effort, or binding.
Replace if needed.
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If the vehicle has a Tire Sealant
and Compressor Kit, check the
sealant expiration date printed
on the instruction label of the kit.
See Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit on page 10‑67.
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Underbody flushing service.