How much oil does a 2019 Malibu take?
With the filter: 1.5L 4.2 qt, 1.8L 5.3 qt, 2.0L 5.0 qt.
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2019 Chevrolet Malibu
2019 Malibu oil with filter is 4.2 qt on the 1.5L, 5.3 qt on the 1.8L, and 5.0 qt on the 2.0L.
| Item | Figure |
|---|---|
| 1.5L with filter | 4.0 L (4.2 qt). |
| 1.8L with filter | 5.0 L (5.3 qt). |
| 2.0L with filter | 4.7 L (5.0 qt). |
| Specification | Engine oil meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic is recommended. |
| Oil filter, 1.5L and 2.0L | GM 12640445, ACDelco PF64. |
| Oil filter, 1.8L | GM 55594652, ACDelco PF101G. |
Source: owner's manual / last verified 2026-10-16 (2019 Chevrolet Malibu owner's manual, part number 84074155 A, First Printing. The header reads Malibu. For vehicles first sold in Canada, the book says to substitute General Motors of Canada Company for Chevrolet Motor Division. (opens in a new tab)).
Difficulty, time, and cost are estimates when this guide gives them. Torque is a cited figure, or it is left off.
Main source: 2019 Chevrolet Malibu owner's manual, part number 84074155 A, First Printing. The header reads Malibu. For vehicles first sold in Canada, the book says to substitute General Motors of Canada Company for Chevrolet Motor Division. (opens in a new tab), General Motors, published 2019-01-01, read 2026-10-16.
Funnel
For adding oil. The capacity table does not print a drain-plug size.
| Item | Figure | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5L with filter | 4.0 L (4.2 qt). | Capacities and specifications |
| 1.8L with filter | 5.0 L (5.3 qt). | Capacities and specifications |
| 2.0L with filter | 4.7 L (5.0 qt). | Capacities and specifications |
| Specification | Engine oil meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic is recommended. | Recommended fluids |
| Oil filter, 1.5L and 2.0L | GM 12640445, ACDelco PF64. | Maintenance replacement parts |
| Oil filter, 1.8L | GM 55594652, ACDelco PF101G. | Maintenance replacement parts |
1.5L is 4.2 qt. 1.8L is 5.3 qt. 2.0L is 5.0 qt. All are with the filter.
ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic is the recommendation. Do not add a viscosity the table does not print.
PF64 on the 1.5L and 2.0L. PF101G on the 1.8L. Recheck the dipstick. No drain torque is printed.
The fluids table recommends ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic. It does not print 0W-20 or any other SAE grade, so none is added. Coolant is on the coolant guide. Filters for the air box are on the engine air filter guide.
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Part
ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil
The proper SAE grade is not printed in the fluids table. Capacity depends on the engine.
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Part
ACDelco PF64 oil filter
GM 12640445. Listed for the 1.5L and the 2.0L.
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Part
ACDelco PF101G oil filter
GM 55594652. Listed for the 1.8L.
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Tool
Funnel
For adding oil. The capacity table does not print a drain-plug size.
With the filter: 1.5L 4.2 qt, 1.8L 5.3 qt, 2.0L 5.0 qt.
The fluids table says dexos1 of the proper SAE viscosity grade. It does not print the grade.
1.5L and 2.0L: ACDelco PF64, GM 12640445. 1.8L: ACDelco PF101G, GM 55594652.
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