Oil Reset Procedure: Chevrolet Malibu MAXX 2004-2007
Oil Reset Procedure for Chevrolet Malibu MAXX 2004-2007
Easy to follow oil reset procedure for Chevrolet Malibu MAXX for the year 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007.
Chevrolet Malibu MAXX oil reset procedure for the year 2004.
1. Turn ignition to the “RUN” position.
2. Press the “RESET” button on the driver’s side instrument panel fuse block.
3. The “CHANGE OIL” lamp will start to flash.
4. Press and hold “RESET” until chimes can be heard and the lamp goes out.
5. Turn ignition off.
Chevrolet Malibu MAXX oil reset procedure for the year 2005 through 2007.
1. Turn ignition to the “RUN” position.
2. Display “OIL LIFE RESET” on the DIC.
3. Press and hold the “ENTER” button for at least 1 second until “ACKNOWLEDGED” is displayed for 3 seconds.
4. Turn ignition off
Chevrolet Malibu MAXX oil reset procedure for the year 2006 through 2007.
1. Turn ignition to the “RUN” position.
2. Display “OIL LIFE RESET” on the DIC.
3. Press and hold the “ENTER” button for at least 1 second until “ACKNOWLEDGED” is displayed for 3 seconds.
4. Turn ignition off.
About Chevrolet Malibu MAXX
In 2004, General Motors switched the Malibu name to the new Epsilon platform, which was based on the Opel Vectra C from 2002. Both a normal four-door sedan and a Malibu Maxx hatchback with five doors were available for purchase based on the Epsilon platform (the first mid-size Chevrolet hatchback since the 1989 Chevrolet Corsica). The Malibu Maxx has a fixed glass roof panel over the rear seats with a retractable sunshade, and an optional glass panel sunroof can be installed over the front seats. The Malibu Maxx was executed in a manner that was comparable to that of the Opel Signum, which was a large hatchback derived from the Vectra C.
The sedan’s powertrain was a 2.2-liter Ecotec L61 I4 that generated 144 horsepower as standard (108 kW). Originally, the LS and LT trim sedans, as well as the Maxx versions, came equipped with a 3.5-liter, 201-horsepower High Value LX9 V6. The 3.9 L 240 horsepower (179 kW) High Value LZ9 V6 served as the primary propulsion system for the SS sedan and Maxx versions. In 2007, the LZ4 V6 engine took the place of the LX9, and it was able to produce 217 horsepower in the Malibu (162 kW). When it came to private purchasers, the 2008 Malibu Classic was only offered with only one engine option. The L61 Ecotec also received a significant number of enhancements and updates for the 2007 model year. In addition, a remote starter was offered, which was a feature that was added to a number of other GM vehicles in the year 2004.
The front fascia design of the sixth generation of the Malibu initially debuted with a design that featured a wide grille that was split horizontally by a prominent chrome bar that ran the entire width of the car. This front fascia design was shared ultimately cross-brand. The chrome bar was taken off the grille in 2006, and the grille itself was made to be smaller. Near the front doors, the vehicle sported GM badges just like every other vehicle produced by the company.
Following the completion of the 2007 model year, production of the Malibu Maxx was ended. However, the Malibu sedan, now known as the Malibu Classic, continued to be manufactured until the completion of the 2008 model year. In contrast to the Classic models of the previous generation, these cars actually come with Malibu badges. There were three different models available, the LT and LS with V6 engines, and the LS with a four-cylinder engine. Private consumers could only purchase the V6-powered LT model, as the LS variants were only produced for sale to commercial fleets.
