In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90f 32c or higher. The scan tool is the only way to change the number in the radio. Transmission operation six speed transmission on page 326 or automatic transmission operation four speed transmission on page 329. Here is a 20 chevy malibu with 76,650 miles doing a transmission fluid change. The 2011 chevrolet malibu has 5 problems reported for transmission slipping. Epaestimated 29 mpg city39 highway with 5speed manual transmission and 30 mpg city38 highway with available continuously variable transmission. Today and yesterday of this week and thursday friday of last week. I looked for a tsb related to slipping transmissions at the chevy website on the maxx and couldnt find it. Manual transmission parts for chevrolet malibu for sale ebay.
However, if your maintenance schedule specifically calls for a flush, or your. Gm recalled the 2008, 2009, and 2010 malibu models due to a shift cable defect that may allow the gear lever to move to the park position without actually shifting the transmission. I had my transmission fluid flushed and changed by a nondealer mechanic about 2 weeks ago at 55k miles and 4. My 15 owners manual shows no service under the normal section. Chevrolet aveo owner manual 2011 black plate 1,1 2011. Transmission fluid change potentially causing problems 2014. Chevrolet colorado owner manual 2011 black plate 3,1 in brief a. My 98 malibu 79,000 miles is slow to shift in cold weather until its warmed up. How to change transmission fluid in a 2011 chevy malibu with a. Page 256 change the fluid and filter at the to inspect or replace the engine air intervals listed in cleanerfilter. Chief among them is the standardization of a 6speed automatic on all models, with gms tapshift manual shift control. Sep 20, 2017 0812 chevrolet malibu spark plug change. The fluid level should be even with the bottom of the threaded plug hole.
Before adding transmission fluid, make sure that your engine was running when you checked the fluid level. Chevy owner resources, manuals and howto videos chevrolet. Paddle shifters have been removed in favor of a toggle switch on the shift knob. I was thinking that i should drain and replace the transmission fluid, between. I pull over and look over my car and nothing seemed wrong so i pulled over at the nearest advanced auto place 30 miles later and have them scan the car. Discover 2005 chevy malibu on sale right here with the biggest variety of 2005. It should also be changed right after the transmission has been overheated, as in excessive tire spinning from trying to get unstuck, or when pulling a big load for a long distance. This is close to what should be in the owners manual. Can you tell me how to check the transmission fluid on a 2011 chevy malibu 2. Transmission fluid change or flush on chevy malibu bob. Change automatic transmission fluid and filter except 6speed if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions. May 11, 2015 how do i change the transmission fluid and filter in my 2011 chevy malibu lt 2. If the transmission fluid level on your malibu is low, you need to add fluid through the dipstick tube.
Chevrolet infotainment system functionality varies by model. How to change transmission fluid in a 2011 chevy malibu with. I know you have to take the plug answered by a verified transmission mechanic we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. With todays cost rising, its getting more expensive to do car maint. The video above shows where the transmission fluid dipstick is located in your malibu and how to check the transmission fluid level. Gm recalled the 2008, 2009, and 2010 malibu models due to a shift cable defect that may allow the gear lever to move to the park position without actually shifting the. View and download chevrolet malibu 2011 owners manual online. How do i change the transmission fluid and filter in my 2011 chevy malibu lt 2. The engine in your 2011 chevrolet malibu should be running when you perform a transmission fluid level check, otherwise it will be inaccurate. Chevy malibu 2011, gm original equipment dexron vi automatic transmission fluid, 1 quart by acdelco.
Ran for 1 day not leaking transmission fluid and driving okay. Mar 23, 2018 lets put lucas transmission fix to the test see if it fixes a bad transmission duration. How to check transmission fluid since no dipstick on these 19992005 2003 pontiac grand am. From what i understand from reading the manual the 6 speed doesnt ever need to be changed, unless it is in the severe duty catagory then it recomends a change at 50,000 miles. I know you have to take the plug out the side of the transmission under the car but does the car have to be warmed up and running before you take the plug out. Responsible car owners know that regular maintenance is the best way to keep. A damaged transmission fluid pump 2011 through 20 models can also keep the car from starting or shifting into gear.
Chevrolet aveo owner manual 2011 black plate 3,1 in brief a. Transmission fluid at least 104f 510 minutes at idle will give correct temp. Hello, in a manual car you do not change or flush the transmission fluid. May 03, 2017 use your cars owners manual to determine if the transmission has a dipstick thats easily accessible. This same model year also saw the deletion of the steering wheel mounted paddle shifters on 6at cars in favor of a selector mounted rocker switch for manual operation. The worst complaints are engine, transmission, and accessories interior problems.
For 2011, the chevrolet malibu returns with few changes. Page 1 page 2 page 3 page 4 page 5 page 6 page 7 page 8 page 9 page 10 page 11 page 12 page page 14 second row seats page 15 page 16 page 17 page 18 page 19 page 20 page 21 page 22 page 23 page 24 page 25 page 26 engine oil life system page 27 page 28 page 29 page 30 page 31 page 32 page. The manual for my 15 malibu says 2 service the transmission every 45k. This product is made of highquality components to meet and exceed strict quality requirements. Chevrolet malibu transmission fluid change cost estimate. There are many fluids that run throughout your vehicle, but one of the most important to keep track of is the transmission fluid. Add dexron iii automatic transmission fluid in increments of 0. All models have a standard sixspeed automatic transmission with manual shift controls. Stick with the transmission fluid change that is specified in your owners manual.
I have a 2011 malibu with 27,800 miles on it and today i was driving out of town and my check engine came on during driving on the highway. Chevrolet malibu owner manual 2012 black plate 3,1 introduction iii the names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not limited to, gm, the gm logo, chevrolet, the chevrolet emblem, malibu, and the malibu emblem are trademarks andor service marks of general motors. For 19641967 chevrolet malibu manual transmission gasket set felpro 84428zp fits. The 2011 chevrolet malibu ranking is based on its score within the 2011 affordable midsize cars category. Chevrolet has been developed sophisticated transmissions through years and it is critical that you add the exact type of transmission fluid stipulated by your owners manual typically in the back of the manual in a section titled fluid. Could a competent gas station mechanic check this out, or do i have to take. Manual transmission 3 mechanical equipment 1 others 6 owner manual and service manual 149 parking brake 1 positive crankcase ventilation 2 power steering 2 power steering fluid 2 power window 1 powertrain 38 powertrain control module 3 radio, tape deck and cd 33 rear window defroster and defogger 3 rearview mirror 3. Do you really need to change the transmission fluid. The manual transmissions do not have the ability to be flushed or changed as it does not have the same internals as an automatic transmission. Can you tell me how to check the transmission fluid on a 2011. The transmission is a closed system with no dip stick. Chevrolet malibu owner manual 2011 black plate 3,1 in brief a.
Transmission fluid change potentially causing problems. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our cookie policy unless you have disabled them. Chevrolet motor division wherever it appears in this. Since i have owned it i have driven it 80% highway miles to work, and the previous owner claims that the car was used for mainly highway trave. In the midsize sedan class, there is no finer model than the chevy malibu. Does the fluid have a burnt odor or a dark brown color. How to change transmission fluid in a 2011 chevy malibu. When you change a transmission filter the general rule is you loos roughly 14 of your total transmission fluid capacity. Buy replacement parts for 2011 chevrolet chevy hhr at go parts. Windshield wipers on page 45 and windshield washer on page 46. This was the 1st transmission maintenance ever done. After how many miles shoud the transmission fluid in a. Find specifications for every 2011 chevrolet malibu. What transmission for 2005 classic old style body w 4cyl.
Transmission fluid change or flush on chevy malibu bob is. The selfdestruction of a transmission is one of the worst things a car owner could experience on the road. Our list of 17 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2011 chevrolet malibu. After the the service, i now feel hard shifts at times if im in stop and go traffic while rolling and just giving the pedal a little touch after being. Simply being aware of the most common 2010 chevy malibu transmission problems and taking preventative measures goes a long way. In this video, im showing you how to easily change your trans fluid in a 2011 chevy malibu with a sealed trans and 4 cyl. Hello jsomario, gm recommends changing automatic transmission fluid every 50,000 miles. Unless it is spelled out differently in your owners manual, the industry standard used to be to change the fluid and filter every three years or 36,000 miles. This video shows you how to add transmission fluid to your 2011 chevrolet malibu.
Press to change radio stations, select tracks on a cd, or to. Dec 04, 2017 i had my transmission fluid flushed and changed by a nondealer mechanic about 2 weeks ago at 55k miles and 4. When you change a transmission filter the general rule is you loos roughly 14. Standard xm satellite radio subscription sold separately. Transmission fluid level check chevrolet malibu 20082012. Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and distribution. For 2011, the fourspeed automatic transmission was dropped from the malibu powertrain lineup. Can you tell me how to check the transmission fluid on a. Research the 2011 chevrolet malibu at and find specs, pricing, mpg, safety. At the beginning of this year i bought a 2006 chevy malibu ls, 2. Acdelco dexronvi automatic transmission fluid is the most recent release in the wellestablished dexron series of automotive. I disconnected the battery terminals the day before i had the fluid changed in transmission.