Chevy Malibu
First introduced in 1964, Chevy Malibu is a mid-size vehicle manufactured by General Motors and marketed in Canada, United States, Brazil, Middle East and Mexico. The first Chevy Malibu was a top-line subseries of the Chevrolet Chevelle marketed between 1964 and 1972.
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JArobinsonShaking Steering WheelHere are opinions and answers from contributors: Tires out of balance or the "bushings" (not sure the...
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Check Engine LightFirst check the gas cap. If not closed properly or it's cracked or broken, gas fume emulsions are escaping and...
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A quick fix until you have about $300 to fix it is to turn the key to the ON position for 10 minutes, and when the theft system...
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AnswerIt is located under a cap on the drivers side of the engine behind the exhaust manifold. Use a 32 mm (1 1/4 in) socket on...
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This has been discussed many times here before, and I thought I would bring all of the information together in a "how-to." I have...
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If you can't find it, keep looking. If it is physically missing, get a replacement. Dirt could get into your transmission and...
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see your dealer about a recall for flasher
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I had to check prices on my 2001 Chevy Malibu less than a month ago (January 2011) and the prices were between 340.00 and 380.00...
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AnswerFrom Haynes Repair Manual for 1997 thru 2000 Chevy Malibu. WARNING DO NOT LET ANTI FREEZE TO COME IN CONTACT WITH YOUR SKIN...
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It is inline under the car about under the seats. It requires special tools to replace but they are cheap at the parts...
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I have a 99 Chev Malibu - there were 3 bolts (which is why I had a hell of a time getting it off. Persistance! I think 1 was at...
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on a v 6 motor the water pump is located just above the air comperssor with a diagram of the belt route take the 4 outside pulley...
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14.3 US gallons My 2000 Malibu Manual says its 14.3 gallons, but it usally fills up around 12 gallon My 2000 Malibu 3.1L V6...
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the ignition lock cylinder is located on the upper right side of the steering column.the ignition switch is inaccessable unless...
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Hey Jim==(It is on the bottom right of the radiator. Sometimes it is easier to pull the lower rad hose. Save and dispose of the...
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AnswerHey Joshua===Remove the front wheels then take out the two pins that hold the calipers which requires a 3/8 Allen wrench....
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AnswerOn mine it was the fuel pressure regulator. I have a 4 cyl engine with 185 K miles on it. Over the life of the car, I have...
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AnswerThe lower intake is 10 ft lbs the upper is 18ft lbs. If you go to autozone.com and read there specifaction area its listed...
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Answerthere is a recall on the hazard switch call the gm dealer AnswerThe recall on the hazard switch only applies to the...
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If the engine is the 2.2L Ecotec 4 cylinder engine it uses a canister filter (Fram # PH9018 I believe) under a black cap that is...
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You will need 8mm and 10mm sockets, and wrenches, 1/4 inch rachet and a good size pry tool like a screwdriver. I changed mine...
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There is a anti theft system built into the 2001 Malibu that may self engage shutting off the fuel pump (passlock system) When...
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It is in the fuel line. Find it by tracing the line starting at the engine end and goung to the tnk. Special tools are...
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in my malibu, I loosened the belt tensioner first. There is a motor mount just in front of the belt that ou have to take one side...
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I did change it my self. It is highly recommended that a serpentine belt tool is borrowed from the local auto parts store. ...
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turn 1/4 counter clockwise= fromright to left. use pliers, very difficult to grasp-no room. petcock will turn and pop out enough...
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It depends on what model you have, but most are the same. Disconnect the battery! Loosen the tensioner for the serpentine belt...
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the horns are located under the front of the right front fender,,,you have to remove the splash shields inside the rs front...
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It should be at the end of the big radiator hose on top of the engine but if your car is over heating its probably the head or...
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The bulbs unscrew from the back of the light assy. sometimes you have to remove it to get to the back.
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If no leaks are visible on engine or radiator, check floor inside car, could be heater core, if no leak there, check engine oil...
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Take it to the dealer an they have that information. Answer Sorry, I am not sure how to disable it. But I have learned that you...
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if you have recently installed a new stereo deck this may be why: there is a wire that dimms and brightens the display on your...
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Replace them.
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Reset the computer by disconnecting the negative battery cable for a couple of minutes then reconnect. This will erase the codes...
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AnswerYou will be replacing your plugs with Platnum plugs they are pre gapped but you can also ask your auto parts store to check...
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drivers side, tucked behind the exhaust tunnel on the side of the motor, follow the radiator hose to it. they are tuff to change
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Check the following Fuses In the power distribution box under the hood, fuse 11 (20A) In the interior fuse...
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Your car probably has antilock brakes w/ traction control. It would be very wise to let professionals repair your brakes. This is...
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I just changed the fuel injectors in my 1997 Malibu 3.1. There was no adjustment for the lifters. The rockers are torqued and if...
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AnswerWater pumps on this engine, as far as I know, are internal. There is a water pump housing that looks like most conventional...
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Do you mean.....If you are referring to the check engine light, you may have an emission problem going on like I did. Even the...
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the inside of your car will smell like exhaust if you have C.F (cabin filter) in you car and it has not been changed...
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Answerok i actually have a 99 mailbu and my cap also just came off, my husband had to litterly pry it off. that's the only way...
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you have to pull the timing chain cover off which includes the harmonic balancer loosen the timing chain then once you have done...
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Hey Deborah==It doesn't have one. If your fuel pump has quit check the relay which is in the relay center. GoodluckJoe A...
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This happens to me every time I plug the car battery back in. What you have to do is take apart the dash and move the needle by...
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16.2 gallons
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AnswerThis sound like your lighter fuse is blown. Check the fuse box located below the steering wheel, somewhere above the brake...
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It is located underneath the throttle cable assembly, behind the exhaust manifold. It is no shade tree mechanic job to replace...
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1999 3.1L model. On each side there is a flat shroud roughly 9 inches long held in place by one screw with a rather large washer....
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Are you sure the dirt is on the inside? I detail headlights at used car dealerships and sell a product called Crystalenz to clean...
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AnswerThe bulbs screw in from the rear. If you can't get to the back, take the light assy off of the car.when you open the hood...
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A hole Hello Amy. Your car sounds a little new for a gas leak , but here goes. Usualluy, a gas leak begins when a component on...
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One of the two is located on the passenger side, near the "main" frame of the car. It was helpful for me to know what the...
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AnswerWhen that happened to me I opened the gauge cluster up and manually fixed the needle. I did that because I was adding...
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look behing the power steering pump. it is round with one set of wires coming out of it. you have to loosen the clamp on the...
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you can go to your local gm dealership. Answer go to a local junk yard or call them and see if they have...
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The answer is not pleasant. There is none. GM saw fit to save a few dollars and not include them. The owners manual says that if...
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You must remove those pieces that don't seem to flow with the door panel (they pop right off with a screw driver), then you will...
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You can not check the transmission fluid it is sealed off. You should take it to get it checked! actually you just have to jack...
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On my 1999 Malibu 4 cyl the spark system in integrated into the engine cover. What I did... With the hood up and facing the...
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I hate to be the bearer of bad news but, the most probable cause would be a blown head gasket. Has the engine ever been...
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Doing my water pump now on 2000 Malibu. First remove the tube that runs in front of the water pump by taking the 2 bolts off the...
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Drain Plug for Coolant Change I have a 2001 Impala and have drained the coolant. First, you must remove the black air deflctor...
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go to tubesound.com-to disable passlock system for good. just type in problem and make of vehicle when page comes up....
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Ok, I have an active dealer code figured out. You're going to need to take a pen and paper with you out to the car. 1) Go out to...
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I recently replaced the alternator on my 99 Malibu. It is fairly easy. First loosen the belt using a 3/8 breaker bar on the belt...
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1: Remove plastic cover over headlight, 2:Pull or pry up the two tabs that secure lamp assy to car, 3: pull entire lamp assy...
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AnswerOn the Malibu the Thermostat should be if I'm not mistaken Somewhere near the Manifold it looks like a copper colored spark...
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its a censor that's gone bad in your car take to a mechanic and have them run a diagnostic then you will know which sensor or...
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It is in the valve cover and is marked "engine oil."
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6, 2 in fornt 2 on one side 2 on the other it also has 2 freeze plugs on the rear of the engine behind the flywheel/flexplate in...
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this is all from memory so, FIRST, remove serp belt, by unloading it at the auto tensioner, i use 3/8"breaker bar, if i...
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Worn out disc brake pads. It should not be scraping anything... Listen to find out if the scraping noise is proportional to...
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Answer5 quarts of oil. Don't forget to change the oil filter too. AnswerI own a 98 Malibu with the same engine (3100 3.1L)...
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Is it possible that your emergency brake is stuck part way on? This is the light, it may be crossed or broken.
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You need to take off the trim piece that goes across the entire dash. There are spring clips on the passanger side and a few...
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Howdy, if you are looking for the engine temp switch(sending unit, it is located on the engine next to the large coolant hose...
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If its a 6 cylinder, the water pump is very easy its closest to the front passanger side. Remove the pulley and theres a few 10mm...
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The best answer to this is to go to your local auto parts store, and buy a Haynes manual. It has step-by-step instructions with...
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AnswerThe question you ask is too involved for a proper answer. You need to go to a car parts store, and get a repair manual for...
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AnswerGap the new plugs, look at how the wire is routed and pull only that plug's wire off, and swap out the old plug for the new...
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AnswerThe firing order for the 3.1 V6 is 1-2-3-4-5-6. If you are changing the plugs, I would recommend changing them one at a...
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www.yearone.com Go here for Malibu interior and many other parts. http://www.dixiemontecarlodepot.com/malibu_catalog.htm
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.060 inch (Use AC type 41-940 platinum plugs or equivalent) I belive .060 of an inch is correct, but to double check. Thereis...
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Fill the radiator through the coolant resivour, which is on the passenger side engine compartment.
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These instructions are for the 3.1 L engine with serpentine belt. To change the belt, you need to remove the engine mount first....
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Answer2005 CHEVROLET Malibu CLASSIC SEDAN 4D where is the dip stick for the oil & transmission
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To adjust hydraulic lifters with the engine off, turn the crankshaft until the lifter is on the camshaft base circle (not the...
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Calipers do not have a grease fitting. The only fitting is a bleed value and this is for brake fluid to come out of when you...
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There is a recall on the 2001 Malibu blinkers. I'm not sure exactly what had to be fixed but my Malibu was having the same...
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Look under the car on the fuel door side. You will need to either drain the tank or make sure it is atleast below a quarter of a...
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Most likely you cant change the "bulbs" in the radio button. These are actually called diodes now days. It is probably possible...
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Most likely a ignition or fuel problem. Blinking is a major warning something is wrong, try going to a auto zone as they can...
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In the trunk on the spare tire cover. lift mat up there will be a 3x4 white sticker on it. There will be a bunch of numbers on...
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Front of the engine, near the bottom
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This might help. Unlock the door with your key, open it,shut it and lock with your key. Wait 20 seconds and unlock the door with...
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