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Engine Controls and Fuel - 3.6l - Specifications Chevrolet Malibu VII

Temperature Versus Resistance

°C°FOHMS
Temperature vs Resistance Values (Approximate)
15030247
14028460
13026678
120248101
110230133
100212178
90194242
80176334
70158469
60140671
50122980
401041465
30862240
20683511
10505658
0329399
101416120
20428583
302252594
4040100866

IAT Sensor

°C°FOHMS
Temperature vs Resistance Values (Approximate)
15030257
14028471
120248113
100212186
80176323
60140596
401041175
25862057
20682500
0325896
10149397
20415462
404045313

ECT Sensor

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 Gap1.10 mm0.0433 in
Spark Plug Torque18 N.m13 lb ft
Refer to Engine Mechanical Specifications (LY7) .

Fastener Tightening Specifications

ApplicationSpecification
MetricEnglish
Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) Sensor 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) Actuator Solenoid Valve Bolt10 N.m89 lb in
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt10 N.m89 lb in
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt10 N.m89 lb in
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor22 N.m16 lb ft
Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Bolt3.5 N.m31 lb in
Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Purge Solenoid Bracket Bolt10 N.m89 lb in
Fuel Feed Pipe Clip Nut10 N.m89 lb in
Fuel Fill Pipe Hose Clamp4 N.m35 lb in
Fuel Rail Bolt10 N.m89 lb in
Fuel Tank Fill Pipe to Fuel Tank Fill Pipe Housing1.5 N.m13 lb in
Fuel Tank Fill Pipe to Underbody Bolt9 N.m80 lb in
Fuel Tank Strap Bolt20 N.m15 lb ft
Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S)42 N.m31 lb ft
Ignition Coil Bolt10 N.m89 lb in
Intake Manifold Tuning Valve Bolt10 N.m89 lb in
Knock Sensor Bolt23 N.m17 lb ft
Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor Bolt10 N.m89 lb in
Mass Air Flow (MAF)/Intake Air Temperature Sensor Screw4 N.m35 lb in
Power Steering Reservoir Bracket Bolt20 N.m15 lb ft
Spark Plug20 N.m15 lb ft
Throttle Body Bolt10 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.