How many quarts of oil does a 1997 Chevrolet Malibu 3.1 Liter Engine take?

Answer:

Answer

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 the owners manual says 4.5 quarts.
(4.5 qts.) THAT IS CORRECT!!! I just checked the dealer service manual yesterday.
First answer by Dutch724. Last edit by Dutch724. Contributor trust: 33 [recommend contributor recommended]. Question popularity: 65 [recommend question].