what % should my oil gauge say when it is time for an oil change

Asked by stephsvehicles Aug 04, 2016 at 07:28 AM about the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu 1LT FWD

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Bob answered 8 years ago

0% indicates time for an oil change. I don't like to depend on those indicators and change mine at 7,500 miles or 1 year which ever comes first. If the vehicel is just used around town I would recommend 5,000 miles or 1 year.

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