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Engine Controls/fuel - 3.6l - Specifications Chevrolet Malibu VIII

Temperature Versus Resistance (Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor)

°C°FOHMS
Temperature vs Resistance Values (Approximate)
15030257
14028471
120248113
100212186
80176323
60140596
401041175
25772057
20682500
0325896
10149397
20415462
404045313

ECT Sensor

Temperature Versus Resistance - Intake Air Temperature Sensor (Hitatchi Sensor)

Temperature C°/F°Resistance Minimum OhmsResistance Maximum Ohms
Hitachi Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor
40/-4037, 52749, 882
20/-413, 11016, 329
10/148, 1459, 851
0/325, 2056, 122
20/682, 2982, 570
25/771, 9002, 100
40/1041, 0731, 226
60/140537639
80/176289356
100/212165210
120/24899129
140/2846283
150/3024967

Temperature Versus Resistance - Intake Air Temperature Sensor (Hitatchi 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

Altitude Versus Barometric Pressure

Ignition System Specifications

ApplicationSpecification
Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Spark Plug TorqueRefer to Fastener Tightening Specifications
Spark Plug GapRefer to Engine Mechanical Specifications (LY7)
Spark Plug TypeRefer to Electronic Parts Catalog

Ignition System Specifications

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 Plug18 N.m13 lb ft
Throttle Body Bolt10 N.m89 lb in

Fastener Tightening Specifications

Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers

ApplicationType of MaterialGM Part NumberBrazil
United StatesCanada
Anti-Seize CompoundLubricant8886247788862478Refer to Owner's Manual.
Coolant Temperature Sensor ThreadsSealant1234600410953480Refer to Owner's Manual.
Engine Oil5W-30 Oil1929300019286321Refer to Owner's Manual.
Fuel Injection Fuel Rail BoltsSealant1234538210953489Refer to Owner's Manual.
Intake Air Temperature Sensor ThreadsSealant1234600410953480Refer to Owner's Manual.

Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers