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12-06-2003, 06:06 PM
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how many quarts of oil does the 3.1 take?
just purchased a 2002 malibu and i am going to use ful syn mobil 1 5w30 for the life of the vehicle and i cannot seem to find any information on how many quarts of oil she takes.
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12-06-2003, 07:58 PM
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Re: how many quarts of oil does the 3.1 take?
Did you get an owner's manual with your car? If you did please read it. The manual gives you capacities on fluids, what types of fluids, and much more.
Your engine takes 4.5 quarts with filter.
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12-07-2003, 01:24 PM
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Re: how many quarts of oil does the 3.1 take?
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12-07-2003, 02:44 PM
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Re: Re: how many quarts of oil does the 3.1 take?
1/2 quart won't have any harmfull longterm effects.
Also here is a fluid capacity chart for your vehicle Capacities - Approximate Fluid Application Specification Metric English Engine Cooling, 3.1L 12.9 liters 13.6 quarts Engine Oil with Filter 4.3 liters 4.5 quarts Fuel Tank 53.4 liters 14.1 gallons Automatic Transaxle Complete Overhaul 9.0 liters 9.5 quarts Power Steering System 0.70 liters 1.5 pints
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