2008 Chevy Malibu 3.6 Engine Diagram

Overview

Malibu 4dr Sdn LTZ Package Includes

Price Starting At

$27,745

EPA Classification

Midsize

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Engine Type and Required Fuel

Gas V6

Displacement (liters/cubic inches)

3.6L/-TBD-

Maximum Horsepower @ RPM

252 @ 6300

Maximum Torque @ RPM

251 @ 3200

Cooling System Capacity (quarts)

10.3

Transmission Order Code

MH2

Transmission Description

Automatic w/OD

Number of Transmission Speeds

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

CO2 Emissions, 15K mi/year (tons)

Range, city/highway (miles)

272.00 / 416.00

EPA Fuel Economy, combined/city/highway (mpg)

N/A / 17 / 26

EPA Fuel Economy Equivalent (for hybrid and electric vehicles), combined/city/highway (MPGe)

N/A / N/A / N/A

Fuel Capacity / Gas Tank Size

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity (gallons)

Width, without mirrors (inches)

70.3

Front Track Width (inches)

59.6

Rear Track Width (inches)

60.0

Minimum Ground Clearance (inches)

Liftover Height (inches)

Passenger / Seating Capacity

Total Passenger Volume (cubic feet)

97.7

Front Head Room (inches)

39.4

Front Leg Room (inches)

42.2

Front Shoulder Room (inches)

55.9

Front Hip Room (inches)

53.0

Second Row Head Room (inches)

37.2

Second Row Leg Room (inches)

37.6

Second Row Shoulder Room (inches)

53.9

Second Row Hip Room (inches)

52.1

Trunk Space (cubic feet)

15.1

Steering Type

Hydraulic Pwr

Turning Diameter / Radius, curb to curb (feet)

40.4

Turning Diameter / Radius, wall to wall (feet)

Front Suspension Type

MacPherson Strut

Rear Suspension Type

4-Link Independent

Front Shock Absorber Diameter (mm)

Rear Shock Absorber Diameter (mm)

Front Anti-Roll Bar Diameter (inches)

0.87

Rear Anti-Roll Bar Diameter (inches)

0.79

Anti-Lock-Braking System

4-Wheel

Front Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)

11.65 x -TBD-

Rear Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)

10.87 x -TBD-

Rear Drums, diameter x width (inches)

Front Wheel Size (inches)

18 x -TBD-

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Front Tire Size

P225/50R18

Rear Wheel Size (inches)

18 x -TBD-

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Tire Size

P225/50R18

Spare Wheel Size (inches)

Compact

Maximum Trailer Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds)

1000

Maximum Tongue Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds)

100

Maximum Trailer Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds)

Maximum Tongue Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds)

Base Curb Weight (pounds)

3649

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Engine, 3.6L DOHC V6 SFI (252 hp [187.9 kW] @ 6300 rpm, 251 lb-ft of torque [338.9 N-m] @ 3200 rpm) (Includes (JF4) power-adjustable pedals)

Transmission, 6-speed automatic electronically controlled with overdrive

TAPshift manual shift control, on steering wheel

Steering, Hydraulic Power Steering (HPS) assist

Front wheel drive

Battery, maintenance-free with rundown protection

Suspension, 4-wheel independent

Exhaust tips, chrome, dual

Wheels, 18" (45.7 cm) 10-spoke, ultra bright aluminum

Tires, P225/50R18 touring, blackwall

Tire, compact spare

Fascias, front and rear body-color

Moldings, body-color rocker with bright inserts

Window trim, bright, side

Grille, Silver with chrome surround

Headlamps, halogen composite with crystalline-like lenses and automatic exterior lamp control

Fog lamps, front, integral in front fascia

Repeater lamps, side-mounted

Tail lamps, LED illumination

Mirrors, outside heated power-adjustable and driver-side auto-dimming, body-color, manual-folding

Glass, acoustic, laminated front-side and windshield

Glass, Solar-Ray light-tinted

Wipers, front intermittent, variable, speed-sensitive

License plate bezel, chrome, rear

Door handles, chrome

Audio system, AM/FM stereo with 6-disc in-dash CD changer and MP3 playback seek-and-scan, digital clock, auto-tone control, Radio Data System (RDS), automatic volume, TheftLock and auxiliary input jack

Audio system feature, premium sound system, amplified, 210 watts, 8 speakers including 2 subwoofers

XM Satellite Radio. With a wide variety of programming, XM has something to excite any driver. Whether you want to be entertained or informed, to laugh, think, or sing, XM has the perfect channel for you - coast-to-coast, and in digital-quality sound. 3 trial months - no obligation (Available in the 48 contiguous United States. Required $12.95 monthly subscription sold separately after 3 trial months. All fees and programming subject to change. Subscription subject to customer agreement. For more information, visit gm.xmradio.com.)

Seats, front bucket with leather-appointed seating reclining seatbacks and adjustable outboard head restraints

Trunk mat, carpeted

Remote vehicle starter system includes enhanced Remote Keyless Entry

Leather-appointed seating

Seats, heated driver and front passenger

Seat, rear 60/40 split-folding seatback

Seat adjuster, driver 8-way power

Seat adjuster, passenger 6-way power

Seat adjuster, driver power vertical height

Seat adjuster, driver manual lumbar control

Console, floor with floor shifter, integral sliding armrest and dual storage compartment

Floor mats, premium carpeted front and rear

Steering column, tilt and telescopic

Steering wheel, 3-spoke leather-wrapped with mounted audio and cruise controls

Theft-deterrent system, vehicle, PASS-Key III+

Instrumentation, uplevel cluster with accent lighting, includes speedometer, engine temperature, fuel, tachometer and PRNDL

Driver Information Center, with driver customization, warning messages and vehicle information including outside temperature display, trip odometer and programmable menu functions

Windows, power with driver Express-Down and Up and rear passenger lockout

Door locks, power programmable with lockout protection and delayed locking

Cruise control, electronic with set and resume speed

Trunk release, power, interior

Theft-deterrent alarm system, content theft alarm

Air conditioning, single-zone automatic climate control

Defogger, rear-window electric

Cup holders, dual front and rear

Power outlets, 2 auxiliary

Mirror, inside rearview auto-dimming with 8-point compass display

Universal Home Remote, includes garage door opener, 3-channel programmable

Visors, driver and front passenger illuminated vanity mirrors, covered

Lighting, interior with front reading lights

Lighting, interior rear reading lights

Shift knob, leather-wrapped

Map pockets, driver and front passenger seatbacks

Cargo net, trunk

StabiliTrak, stability control system with brake assist includes Traction Control

Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc

Daytime Running Lamps

Tire Pressure Monitor

OnStar, 1-year of Directions and Connections plan. Includes the innovative easy to use Turn-by-Turn Navigation services which provide voice-guided directions (where available). Also includes Automatic Notification of Air Bag Deployment, Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance, Emergency Services, Roadside Assistance, Remote Door Unlock, OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics, Hands- Free Calling, AccidentAssist, Remote Horn and Lights, Information and Convenience Services, and Driving Directions (OnStar services require vehicle electrical system (including battery), wireless service and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating for features to function properly. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance and Remote door Unlock success varies with conditions. OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics available on most 2004 MY and newer GM vehicles. Diagnostic capability varies by model. Turn-by-Turn Navigation requires ABS and is not available in certain areas. Visit onstar.com or call 1-888-466-7827 for system limitations and details.)

Air bags, dual-stage frontal, and thorax side-impact, driver and front passenger, and head curtain side-impact, front and rear outboard seating positions, includes Passenger Sensing System (Head curtain side air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of head and neck injuries to front and rear seat occupants on the near side of certain side-impact collisions. Always use safety belts and the correct child restraints for your child's age and size. Even in vehicles equipped with air bags and the Passenger Sensing System, children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat of any vehicle equipped with an active frontal air bag. See the vehicle's Owner's Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information.)

Safety belts, 3-point, all seating positions, includes front seat pretensioners

LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Top tethers for CHildren), for child safety seats

Door locks, rear child security

Trunk emergency release handle

3 Basic Years / 36,000 Basic Miles

5 Drivetrain Years / 100,000 Drivetrain Miles

6 Corrosion Years / 100,000 Corrosion Miles

5 Roadside Assistance Years / 100,000 Roadside Assistance Miles

NHTSA Rollover Rating

4/5

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