1. Chevrolet Malibu
  2. Owner info
  3. Oil Capacity
  4. 2018

2018 Chevrolet Malibu Oil Capacity

The 2018 Chevrolet Malibu’s oil capacity and recommended oil grade depend on the engine. The LFV 1.5L Turbo takes 4.2 qt of 0W-20, while the LTG 2.0 L Turbo takes 5.0 qt of 5W-30. Match the listing to the engine in your Malibu before using a capacity or selecting oil.

These figures are engine-specific, so the capacity and oil grade change between the two turbo engines listed for this year. The capacity is the amount associated with the listed engine; check the oil level after service and follow the vehicle’s prescribed procedure rather than relying on the capacity alone. If your engine or required oil grade is not identified here, confirm it on the door jamb or in the owner’s manual.

LFV 1.5L Turbo: 4.2 qt · LTG 2.0 L Turbo: 5 qt

Catalog dataManufacturer figures stored on configuration rows

LFV 1.5L Turbo: 4.2 qt · 0W-20

  • 4.2 qt · 0W-20 · LFV 1.5L Turbo
  • 5 qt · 5W-30 · LTG 2.0 L Turbo

Questions

Does oil capacity vary by engine?
Yes. Stored capacities differ by engine label.
How much oil is stored for each engine?
LFV 1.5L Turbo: 4.2 qt; LTG 2.0 L Turbo: 5 qt

Catalog oil filters

Catalog year/make/model rows for 2018 Chevrolet Malibu.

Viscosity and filter part numbers appear only when the catalog stores them. This is not an oil-change procedure.

Catalog fitment does not by itself prove OEM-equivalent compatibility.