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What causes a shaky steering wheel?
Shaking Steering Wheel Here are opinions and answers from contributors: Tires out of balance or the "bushings" (not sure...
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What are the top reasons a check engine light will come on in a 1998 Chevy Malibu?
Check Engine Light First check the gas cap. If not closed properly or it's cracked or broken, gas fume emulsions are escaping...
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How do you repair the ignition switch on a 2001 Chevy Malibu?
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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Where is the transmission dipstick located on a 1998 Chevy Malibu if there is not one how do you check the fluid level?
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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Where is the oil filter located on a 2004 Chevy Malibu 2.2L?
It 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 the...
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What check list do you use when servicing the turn signal or hazard lights on a 2001 Chevy Malibu?
see your dealer about a recall for flasher
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How do you remove the door panel to get to the window motor?
The best way is to ( buy , borrow , or go to the libary ) and get a haynes repair manual for your make , year of vehicle . these...
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How do you empty the antifreeze in a 1997 Chevy Malibu?
From Haynes Repair Manual for 1997 thru 2000 Chevy Malibu. WARNING DO NOT LET ANTI FREEZE TO COME IN CONTACT WITH YOUR SKIN OR...
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How do you remove the ignition switch in a 1979 Chevy Malibu?
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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Where is the fuel filter located on a 2002 Chevy Malibu?
It is inline under the car about under the seats. It requires special tools to replace but they are cheap at the parts store.....
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How do you replace the water pump on a 1999 Chevy Malibu V6?
on a v 6 motor the waterpump is located just above the air comperssor with a diagram of the belt route take the 4 outside pulley...
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How do you fix the front brake pads on a 2003 Chevy Malibu LS?
Hey JoshuaRemove the front wheels then take out the two pins that hold the calipers which requires a 3/8 allen wrench. Then pry...
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On a 1997 Chevy Malibu 6 cyl what do the alternator's top and bottom bolts bolt to?
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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Why would the turn signals on a 2002 Chevy Malibu only work part time?
there is a recall on the hazard switch call the gm dealer Answer The recall on the hazard switch only applies to the 2001...
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Where is the drain plug for the radiator in a 1999 Chevy Malibu?
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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What size gas tank does a V-6 2000 Chevy Malibu 4 door LS have?
14.3 US gallons My 2000 Malibu Manual says its 14.3 gallons, but it usally fills up around 12 gallon
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How do you replace the water pump on a 1998 Chevy Malibu v6 and what tools are needed?
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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Where is the fuel filter located and how do you replace it on a 2001 Chevy Malibu?
Fuel Filters on 2001 Malibu It is in the fuel line. Find it by tracing the line starting at the engine end and goung to...
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Where is the oil filter located on a 2004 Chevy Malibu 4 cylinder?
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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How does the radiator drain petcock on a 99 Malibu V6 work?
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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Is there a switch that will keep a 2001 Chevy Malibu from starting if the gas tank is overfilled and if so where is it?
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What are the torque specifications for the intake and rocker arms on a 1999 Chevy Malibu LS?
The lower intake is 10 ft lbs the upper is 18ft lbs. If you go to autozone.com and read there specifaction area its listed there....
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How do you remove the driver's door panel on a 1998 Chevrolet Malibu?
First, remove the "sail panel". The sail panel is the small triangle shaped thing located toward the front of the door (towards...
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Where is the horn in a 1998 Chevy Malibu?
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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How do you replace the serpentine belt on a 1999 Chevrolet Malibu?
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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How do you replace a passenger side mirror on a '98 Chevy Silverado?
check out this site http://www.kwmuth.com/techsupport/pdfs/21000040.pdf
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How do you replace the rear brake pads on a 2000 Chevy half ton pickup?
If your not used to working with antilock/traction control vehicles, you may want to leave this job to a professional. There are...
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How do you replace the air conditioning condenser on a 1998 Chevy Malibu or is it too difficult for home repair?
REDIRECT...
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How do you replace the headlight bulb located on a 2000 Chevy Malibu?
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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How do you find an anti-freeze leak in a 1969 Chevelle Malibu?
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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How do you replace the alternator on a Chevy Malibu?
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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How do you disable the anti-theft lock on a 1999 Chevy Malibu?
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...
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How do you replace the alternator on a 1998 Chevy Malibu 4 cylinder?
Replacing the Alternator I did change it my self. It is highly recommended that a serpentine belt tool is borrowed from the...
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How do you fix the front brake pads on a 1998 Chevy Malibu?
Replace them.
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After replacing the gas cap on a 2004 Malibu Maxx with ac delco locking model gt264 why would your check gas cap light come on?
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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How do you replace the water pump on a 2000 Chevy Malibu LS 3.1L V6 Automatic?
Water pumps on this engine, as far as I know, are internal. There is a waterpump housing that looks like most conventional water...
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Where is the thermostat located on a '99 Chevy Malibu v6?
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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How do you correct a problem with tail lights and dash gauges not working on a 98 Chevy Malibu?
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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What is the fuel tank capacity of a 1982 Chevy Malibu Classic?
16.2 gallons
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How do you replace the brake calipers and how do you remove the clamp on the hose connected to the caliper on a 2000 Chevrolet Malibu?
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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Chevy Malibu owners manualdashboard light to check something but what?
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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How do you replace the windshield wipers on a 2003 Chevy Malibu?
There are several different types. Go to the parts store and get the wipers and there are directions on the package.
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What should you gap your spark plugs at for a 2001 Chevy Malibu 3.1L?
You will be replacing your plugs with Platnum plugs they are pre gapped but you can also ask your auto parts store to check to...
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How do you remove the radiator overflow cap on your 2000 Chevy Malibu?
ok i actually have a 99 mailbu and my cap also just came off, my husband had to litterly pry it off. thats the only way that...
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If when the battery was changed in a 98 Chevy Malibu the gas gauge went all the way around how do you fix it?
When 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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How do you remove back seat?
Remove the 10mm bolt behind the bench near the seat belt fastening sight and then lift the seat up from the back to the...
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How do you replace the headlight bulb located on a Chevy Malibu?
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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Why might the cigarette lighter not work in a 2002 Chevy Malibu?
This sound like your lighter fuse is blown. Check the fuse box located below the steering wheel, somewhere above the brake pedal....
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Where is the input transmission speed sensor on a 2000 Chevy Malibu?
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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Where would you buy a sun visor for your Chevy Malibu to replace the one that fell off?
you can go to yur local gm dealership. Answer go to a local junk yard or call them and see if they have one. Answer...
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Where is the transmission dipstick located on a 1999 Chevy Malibu?
Only an idea: go and buy this tube and dipstick from the dealer. Hopefully your keeping the car it will pay for itself in the...
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Where is the egr valve on a 1998 Chevy Malibu 2.4 dohc?
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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Where is the thermostat located on a 1999 Chevy Malibu?
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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Where is the fuel shut off switch on a 2001 Malibu?
Hey DeborahIt doesn't have one. If your fuel pump has quit check the relay which is in the relay center. GoodluckJoe A good...
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How do you remove the instrument cluster lens on a 1997 Malibu so you can clean the back side of it?
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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How do you repair a gas gauge on a 98 Malibu that went 360 degrees around?
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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Why would a 2001 Chevrolet Malibu have an engine surge at about 50mph causing the rpms to jump?
On 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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How do you check the transmission fluid in a 2000 Chevy Malibu?
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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How do you change sparkplugs on a Malibu?
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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How do you remove door panels to access speakers on a 2000 Chevy Malibu?
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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How do you replace the thermostat located on a 1999 Chevy Malibu?
On the malibu the Thermostat should be if I'm not mistaken Somewhere near the Manifold it looks like a copper colored spark plug...
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How much work does it take to replace an alternator on a 1998 Chevy Malibu?
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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How do you replace the water pump on a 2000 Chevy Malibu?
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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Where is the underside oil cap located on a 2000 Malibu?
It is in the valve cover and is marked "engine oil."
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Where is the drain plug for coolant change on 2001 Chevy Impala?
Drain Plug for Coolant Change I have a 2001 Impala and have drained the coolant. First, you must remove the black air...
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Were are location the switch temperature?
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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How do you replace the headlight bulb located on a 1997 Chevy Malibu?
The bulbs screw in from the rear. If you can't get to the back, take the light assy off of the car.
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How many freeze plugs does a 1980 Chevy Malibu with a 305 have?
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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How do you install a ignition switch on a Chevy Impala?
Over the past 30 years I've had a number of experiences with vehicle ignition switches. I would start by asking exactly what is...
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How do you replace the water pump on a 1998 Chevy Malibu?
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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How do you replace the hazard switch on a '99 Malibu?
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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How do you replace the water pump on a 1998 Chevy Malibu 3.1L automatic?
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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How do you change brake pads on a 1999 Chevy Malibu LS?
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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How do you replace the water pump on a 1998 Chevy Malibu 2.4L?
The 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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How many quarts of oil does a 1997 Chevrolet Malibu 3.1 Liter Engine take?
5 quarts of oil. Don't forget to change the oil filter too. Answer I own a 98 malibu with the same engine (3100 3.1L) and...
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What is the best method of changing spark plugs and plug wires on a 1997 Chevrolet Malibu with a 3100 V-6 engine?
Gap 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 one....
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How do you install a power side mirror on a Chevy Cavalier?
Cavalier mirror Remove 1 screw that holds black triangle piece near mirror. You might have to remove inside door panel to do it...
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Where is the fill cap on a 1999 Chevy Malibu radiator?
Fill the radiator through the coolant resivour, which is on the passenger side engine compartment.
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How do you replace the fuel filter located on a 1997 chevy malibu?
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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How do you bypass the security system your malibu was in a flood now every once and a while you have to leave the ignition system on so it can reset itself when it set's the fuel system goes down?
to daewoo alarms facotory fitted i have an english p reg nexia 1500cc dohc 16 valvle auto,,,with factory fitted alarm i...
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How do you program a keyless remote for a 2005 Chevy Malibu?
2005 CHEVROLET malibu CLASSIC SEDAN 4D where is the dip stick for the oil & transmission
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How do you change the serpentine belt and belt tensioner on a 1997-2005 Chevy Malibu V6 3.1L.?
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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How do you remove the ignition switch and install a new ignition switch on a 1991 ford escort gt?
Your key no longer turns the ignition switch or the key becomes stuck in the cylinder. Unlike other models where just the...
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Why would blinkers only work part of the time in a 2001 Malibu and how do you fix them?
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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Where can you locate the color code on a 1999 Chevy Malibu LS?
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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When do you replace a serpentine belt?
You normally change it when it is worn. Cracked, frayed, these are good signs that you need to replace it before it snaps. Not...
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How and where do you inject grease into the front calipers of a 2000 Malibu?
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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How do you deactivate the anti-theft system on a Chevy Malibu?
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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What could cause the engine light to blink on a 1997 Chevrolet Malibu LS?
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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Night lamps on Malibu radio are out on left and right sidesbut ok on the 2 5 buttons?
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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Why might your 2004 Chevy Malibu smell like exhaust inside the car?
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 recently ...
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On a 99 Chevy Malibu the brake light on the driver's side will not work it is not the fuse or the bulb what else could it be?
Look at the socket itself. Wires could be burnt or even inside socket corroded or burnt. The light bulb socket assembly cost...
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What would cause a gas leak in a 1998 Chevy Malibu?
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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Where is the fuel filter located on a 97 chevy malibu?
The fuel filter is located under the car, in front of the rear wheel axis, positioned in the center of the car, near the gas tank.
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If you are working on an 78 Chevy Malibu interchanging a v-6 into a v-8 350 how would you make your mark for your motor mounts?
move your base mounts forward 1 bolt hole on crossmember
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Where is the brake fluid reservoir on a 1980 Chevrolet Impala?
Should be on the driver's side against the firewall
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How much should it cost to have a shop or dealer replace the head gasket on a 2000 Chevy Malibu?
Hey EdIt is different in different parts of the country. I would call SEVERAL local shops and dealerships and see what they say....
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How do you install a new serpentine belt on a 200 Chevy Malibu?
how to take off old serpentine belt and insall new belt Answer how to take off old serpentine belt and install new belt need...
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Where are the spark plugs found on a 1999 Malibu?
undue the top cover plate which has 4 bolts. under that youll see the top of the connectors. they come out easier if you twist...
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What is the spark plug gap for a 98 chevy malibu 3100?
.060 inch (Use AC type 41-940 platinum plugs or equivalent) Answer I belive .060 of an inch is correct, but to double check....
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