How much oil does a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu take?

The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu takes 4.2 qt with filter, depending on engine.

What oil viscosity does a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu use?

Known viscosities for this year and model include 5W-30.

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2016 Chevrolet Malibu Oil Capacity

The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu oil capacity is 4.2 qt with filter for the 1.5L Turbo 4-Cylinder. Use 5W-30 full synthetic. Use the engine row below for the most precise refill spec.

With filter4.2 qtEngines1Viscosity5W-30

Direct answer

2016 Malibu: 4.2 qt with filter

The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu oil capacity is 4.2 qt with filter for the 1.5L Turbo 4-Cylinder. Use 5W-30 full synthetic.

Source notes

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Specs on this page are sourced from owner-manual or OEM reference material.

Engine-Specific Oil Specs

Pick the matching engine before refilling. Detail pages keep source notes and filter data when available.

EngineWith FilterViscosityTypeSource

1.5L Turbo 4-Cylinder4.2 qt5W-30Full Synthetic2016-2024

Before You Buy Oil

check_circleBuy at least 5 quarts for this listed refill.

check_circleUse 5W-30 oil and confirm any required GM dexos approval in the owner manual.

check_circleReplace the oil filter when using the with-filter capacity.

check_circleAdd about 3.7 qt first, then top off gradually by oil level reading.

check_circleWarm the engine, wait a few minutes, then verify oil level using the dipstick or in-vehicle oil level display if equipped.

check_circleConfirm trim-specific service by VIN if your engine, trim, or market differs.

Why Engine Match Matters

A year and model search is close, but engine choice can still change oil capacity and filter fit. If your engine is unclear, use the VIN lookup and then confirm the result against the owner manual.

Common Questions

How many quarts of oil does a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu take?

It takes 4.2 qt with filter for the 1.5L Turbo 4-Cylinder.

What oil viscosity does a 2016 Malibu use?

Known viscosities on this page include 5W-30.

Does this capacity include the oil filter?

Yes. The main capacity shown on this page is the refill amount with a new oil filter.