Chevy Malibu

Here are opinions and answers from contributors: Tires out of balance or the "bushings" (not sure the technical term) are worn...

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First check the gas cap. If not closed properly or it's cracked or broken, gas fume emulsions are escaping and the check engine...

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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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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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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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see your dealer about a recall for flasher

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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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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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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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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 waterpump is located just above the air comperssor with a diagram of the belt route take the 4 outside pulley...

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Hey Joshua===Remove the front wheels then take out the two pins that hold the calipers which requires a 3/8 allen wrench. Then...

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there is a recall on the hazard switch call the gm dealer The recall on the hazard switch only applies to the 2001 Malibu. It...

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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

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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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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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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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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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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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Some GM automatic equipped vehicles have a sealed transmission with no dip stick. Look in your owner's manual or call a GM dealer...

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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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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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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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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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REDIRECT...

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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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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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Take it to the dealer an they have that information. Sorry, I am not sure how to disable it. But I have learned that you must...

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check out this site http://www.kwmuth.com/techsupport/pdfs/21000040.pdf

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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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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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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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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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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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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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If you are referring to the check engine light, you may have an emission problem going on like I did. Even the service vehicle...

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16.2 gallons

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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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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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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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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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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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you can go to yur local gm dealership. go to a local junk yard or call them and see if they have one. you could...

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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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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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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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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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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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timing is 6 degree before TDC On my 1978 305 Camaro I've set the timing at 10 deg. before TDC. Sparg plugs used: Accel # 576...

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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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It is in the valve cover and is marked "engine oil."

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I have a 2001 Impala and have drained the coolant. First, you must remove the black air deflctor that runs underneath the...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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5 quarts of oil. Don't forget to change the oil filter too. I own a 98 malibu with the same engine (3100 3.1L) and the owners...

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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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Air Conditioning/Refrigeration service, be it auto, residential, commercial, or industrial has become an expensive and tricky...

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i have an english p reg nexia 1500cc dohc 16 valvle auto,,,with factory fitted alarm i contacted them and they told me to...

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Remove 1 screw that holds black triangle piece near mirror. You might have to remove inside door panel to do it easily. There...

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Fill the radiator through the coolant resivour, which is on the passenger side engine compartment.

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2005 CHEVROLET malibu CLASSIC SEDAN 4D where is the dip stick for the oil & transmission

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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move your base mounts forward 1 bolt hole on crossmember

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how to take off old serpentine belt and insall new belt how to take off old serpentine belt and install new belt need...

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Should be on the driver's side against the firewall

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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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Under the passenger side dash. It's awkward to get to, but it's there.

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This can be caused by a number of things. Your starter could be bad, you could have something in your gas tank, you may need to...

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All the newer cars have a drain plug, but most of them are hard to find, are plastic, so they can break easily, and are a pain to...

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Hey Ed==It is different in different parts of the country. I would call SEVERAL local shops and dealerships and see what they...

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I had the emergency brake light (and its annoying buzzer) stuck open (on) The switch is located at the top of the emergency brake...

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Defective blower motor resistor pack.

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The estimate we just received was $50 for the belt and 1 1/2 hours labor for total of ~$200 in Mesa Arizona. I have a 99 LS...

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Just did this on a friends car. Here's how I did it. Under the hood, I removed the bolt in the center of the plastic shroud. I...

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You can unhook the negative side of the battery for about 15 minutes and this should reset it.

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