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Engine Controls and Fuel - 3.5l - Specifications Chevrolet Malibu VII

Temperature Versus Resistance

°C°FOHMS
Temperature vs Resistance Values (Approximate)
15030247
14028460
13026677
120248100
110230132
100212177
90194241
80176332
70158467
60140667
50122973
451131188
401041459
35951802
30862238
25772796
20683520
15594450
10505670
5417280
0329420
52312300
101416180
15521450
20428680
302252700
4040100700

Altitude Versus Barometric Pressure

Altitude Measured in Meters (m)Altitude Measured in Feet (ft)Barometric Pressure Measured in Kilopascals (kPa)Barometric Pressure Measured in Pounds Per Square Inch (psi)
Determine your altitude by contacting a local weather station or by using another reference source.
4 26714,00056-648.1-9.3
3 96213,00058-668.4-9.6
3 65812,00061-698.8-10.0
3 35311,00064-729.3-10.4
3 04810,00066-749.6-10.7
2 7439,00069-7710.0-11.2
2 4388,00071-7910.3-11.5
2 1347,00074-8210.7-11.9
1 8296,00077-8511.2-12.3
1 5245,00080-8811.6-12.8
1 2194,00083-9112.0-13.2
9143,00087-9512.6-13.8
6102,00090-9813.1-14.2
3051,00094-10213.6-14.8
00 Sea Level96-10413.9-15.1
3051,000101-10514.6-15.2

Ignition System Specifications

ApplicationSpecification
MetricEnglish
Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Spark Plug Gap1.02 mm0.040 in
Spark Plug Torque15 N.m11 lb ft
Spark Plug Wire Resistance4,044 ohms per meter (1,236 ohms per ft)

Fastener Tightening Specifications

ApplicationSpecification
MetricEnglish
Accelerator Pedal Bolt10 N.m89 lb in
Air Cleaner Housing Rear Bolt10 N.m89 lb in
Air Cleaner Inlet Duct Bolt10 N.m89 lb in
Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Bolt10 N.m89 lb in
Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Clamp4 N.m35 lb in
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt10 N.m89 lb in
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Stud10 N.m89 lb in
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor20 N.m15 lb ft
Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Bolt3.5 N.m31 lb in
Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Solenoid Bolt16 N.m12 lb ft
Fuel Fill Pipe Hose Clamp4 N.m35 lb in
Fuel Injector Wiring Harness Electrical Connector Bracket Bolt14 N.m10 lb ft
Fuel Rail Bolt10 N.m89 lb in
Fuel Tank Fill Pipe to Fuel Tank Fill Pipe Housing Bolt1.5 N.m13 lb in
Fuel Tank Fill Pipe to Underbody Side Rail Bolt9 N.m80 lb in
Fuel Tank Strap Bolt20 N.m15 lb ft
Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S)42 N.m31 lb ft
Heater Inlet and Outlet Pipe Nut10 N.m89 lb in
Ignition Coil Bolt/Nut25 N.m18 lb ft
Intake Manifold Upper Bolt25 N.m18 lb ft
Knock Sensor Bolt25 N.m18 lb ft
Mass Airflow (MAF)/Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor Screw5 N.m44 lb in
Spark Plug20 N.m18 lb ft
Throttle Body Bolt/Nut10 N.m89 lb in

Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers

ApplicationType of MaterialGM Part NumberBrazil
United StatesCanada
All Purpose Parts CleanerCleaner1237855388900920Refer to Owner's Manual.
Anti-Seize CompoundLubricant8886247788862478Refer to Owner's Manual.
Coolant Temperature Sensor ThreadsSealant1234600410953480Refer to Owner's Manual.
Engine Oil5W-30 Oil12345610993193Refer to Owner's Manual.
Fuel Injection Fuel Rail BoltsThreadlock1234538210953489Refer to Owner's Manual.
Intake Air Temperature Sensor ThreadsSealant1234600410953480Refer to Owner's Manual.