Why is my Chevy Malibu leaking coolant?

Driving conditions, driving style, age of the car, and lack of maintenance can all make coolant leaks more likely. Maintaining the cooling system will dramatically reduce the number of leaks the vehicle will have over time.

Where does the coolant go in a Chevy Malibu?

To add coolant to a Chevy Malibu, dilute the coolant with equal parts coolant and water, then pour the coolant-water mixture into the vehicle’s coolant reservoir. The coolant reservoir will be located under the vehicle’s hood and will say “coolant” on the cap.

What kind of fluid do you use in a Chevy Malibu?

Dex-Cool is the only recommended brand of fluid for use in Chevy engines as any other brand could cause damage to your radiator and engine. When mixed with distilled water, the fluid in your cooling system helps to keep your Malibu operating at optimum temperatures.

Where does the coolant go in an engine block?

heat. After doing its thing, the coolant flows through the upper hose to the radiator where it releases the heat. Then, the water pump sends it back down into the engine’s water jackets to continue the cooling process.

How does coolant flow from the radiator to the engine?

After doing its thing, the coolant flows through the upper hose to the radiator where it releases the heat. Then, the water pump sends it back down into the engine’s water jackets to continue the cooling process.

Where is the radiator cap on a Malibu?

Open the radiator cap on the Malibu. The cap is located on the left side of the radiator. To prevent personal injury, do not open the cap while the engine is warm. Place a funnel into the radiator filler tube and drain the 1:1 mixture of fluid into the radiator until the fluid reaches the top of the radiator filler tube.

Why is coolant coming out of my Malibu?

Engine light continues to come on, when I put more coolant in goes off happens every couple days. Symptoms of blown head gasket, most prominent being exhaust from combustion chamber pushing coolant back into and out of the over flow tank, causing engine to over heat. have yet to fix the problem, Malibu has simply been un drivable.

What kind of radiator fluid do you use on a Chevy Malibu?

Topping off your Chevy Malibu with Dex-Cool radiator fluid keeps your engine from overheating. Dex-Cool is the only recommended brand of fluid for use in Chevy engines as any other brand could cause damage to your radiator and engine.

How much does it cost to replace intake manifold in Chevy Malibu?

Our technicians tell us that operating the engine with a coolant/oil mix can result in internal engine damage. Replacing the intake manifold gasket should correct these leaks. The average cost for a Chevrolet Malibu Intake Manifold Gasket Replacement is between $268 -$327.

What causes the head gasket on a Malibu to blow?

Symptoms of blown head gasket, most prominent being exhaust from combustion chamber pushing coolant back into and out of the over flow tank, causing engine to over heat. have yet to fix the problem, Malibu has simply been un drivable. Hope to replace gaskets soon.