2004 Chevrolet Malibu Classic Oil Replacement

Introduction

A vehicle needs an oil change every 3,000 miles or so. This guide will walk you through changing the oil in a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Classic. This guide is for anyone with the ability to use the tools required properly. Please do not do repairs on your vehicle if you are unfamiliar with the required tools.

What you need

Step 1 Oil

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Securely lift the vehicle using a hydraulic jack.
Once lifted use a jack stand on each side of the car to hold it up.
Make sure that the car or jack stands cannot shift at any point in the process. If you hear/see the vehicle shift or move at any point in the process, stand clear of it and double check the jack stands from a safe area.

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Step 2

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Place the oil drain container under the oil plug to catch the oil.
Use a size 15mm socket to unscrew the oil plug.

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Step 3

Drain oil into the oil drain container
Take the drained oil to a local auto shop (AutoZone, Advanced Auto, or O'Reilly's, etc.) to properly dispose of it.

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