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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006MALIBU V6-3.9L VIN 1REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSCAPACITY SPECIFICATIONSHEATING AND AIR CONDITIONINGSYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
2006 Chevrolet Malibu V6-3.9L VIN 1
System Specifications
2006 Chevrolet Malibu V6-3.9L VIN 1SECTION System Specifications
Refrigerant System Capacities
Application Specification
PAG Oil GM P/N 12378526 for United States
PAG Oil GM P/N 88900060 for Canada
Abrupt Refrigerant Loss 60 ml(1) (2.0 oz(1))
Compressor Replacement 74 ml(2) (2.5 oz(2))
^ The Delphi CVC7 service compressor is used in this model year vehicle is precharged with 150 ml (5 oz) of PAG oil.
Condenser Replacement 30 ml(2) (1.0 oz(2))
Evaporator Replacement 45 ml(2) (1.5 oz(2))
Total System PAG Oil Capacity 150 ml (5.0 oz)
R-134a Refrigerant Charge 0.5 kg (1.1 lb)
(1) Abrupt refrigerant loss due to large leak, hose rupture, collision, or pressure relief valve opening. Conditions that allow the refrigerant to seep or bleed off over time do not cause this oil loss. Upon replacement of a component that caused a large refrigerant loss, also add the required amount of oil for the particular component.
(2) If more than the specified amount of PAG oil was drained from a component, add the equal amount of oil drained.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.