Chevrolet Malibu Fluid Specifications

Verified fluid grades and capacities for your car. (1964–2026)

Capacities

Specification	Value
(1)	Total system capacity, unless otherwise noted. Refer to underhood A/C specification label in engine compartment for specified oil type.
(1) Total system capacity, unless otherwise noted. Refer to underhood A/C specification label in engine compartment for specified oil type. (2) Refrigerant capacity for Achieva, Grand Am and Skylark i	(1) Total system capacity, unless otherwise noted. Refer to underhood A/C specification label in engine compartment for specified oil type.
(2)	Refrigerant capacity for Achieva, Grand Am and Skylark is 36.0 ounces. Refrigerant capacity for Cutlass and Malibu is 28.0 ounces.
(3)	Compressor oil capacity.
Bottom Pan Removal	6.5 6.9 quarts
Bottom Pan Removal	6.6 7.0 quarts
Bottom Pan Removal	7.0 7.4 quarts
Bottom Pan Removal	7.0 L 7.4 qt
Bottom Pan Removal (2WD)	7.0 L 7.4 qt
Bottom Pan Removal (AWD)	7.4 L 7.8 qt
Capacity	15.2
"C" Body	9.0 32.0
Complete Overhaul	9.0 9.5 quarts
Complete Overhaul	9.5 10.0 quarts
Complete Overhaul	9.5 L 10.0 qt
Complete Overhaul (2WD)	9.5 L 10.0 qt
Complete Overhaul (AWD)	9.9 L 10.4 qt
Coolant Capacity	13.6 Quart (US) (qt (US)) Note: Recheck fluid level after filling system.
Dry	12.2 12.9 quarts
Dry	12.7 13.4 quarts
Dry	12.7 L 13.4 qt
Dry (2WD)	12.7 L 13.4 qt
Dry (AWD)	13.1 L 13.8 qt
"E" & "K" Bodies	8.0 32.0
"F" Body	9.0 24.0
Fluid Capacity	- Note: THM 200 oil pan only, 3 1/2 qts. Total capacity, 5 qts., THM350 oil pan only, 3 qts. Total capacity, 10 qts.
Fluid Change - Drain Plug - Approximate Capacity	4.0-6.0 4.2- 6.3 quarts
"H" Body	9.0 32.0
"J" Body	9.0 24.0
"M" Body	3.4 19.0-21.0
"N" Body	9.0 (2)
Overhaul - Approximate Capacity	7.0-9.0 7.4-9.5 quarts
Overhaul - Approximate Capacity	8.0-8.5 8.5-9.0 quarts
Polyalkaline Glycol (PAG) Synthetic Refrigerant Lubricant	9
Refrigerant Capacity	1.75
"S" Body	(3) 4.1 22.9-26.5
Valve Body Cover Removal - Approximate Capacity	5.0-7.0 5.3-7.4 quarts
"V" Body	9.0 33.5
"W" Body	9.0 30.0
With HD6/HT6 Compressor	8.0 32.0
With V5 Compressor	9.0 32.0
"Y" Body	9.0 26.0
"Z" Body	5.0 24.0

Fluid Types & Grades

Specification	Value
A/C System O-Ring And Fitting Lubricant	Mineral Base 525 Viscosity Refrigerant Oil GM P/N 12301108 Or Equivalent
Refrigerant Oil Type	Polyalkylene Glycol (PAG) Synthetic Refrigerant Lubricant
Refrigerant Type	R-134a GM P/N 12345922 Or Equivalent