# 2009 Chevrolet Malibu oil change interval

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-malibu-oil-change-interval/116955>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** chevrolet, malibu\
**Created:** [May 7, 2018, 11:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-malibu-oil-change-interval/116955 "2018-05-07T23:02:34Z")\
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**Author:** ![ronphillips](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/7feea3/32.png) [@ronphillips](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ronphillips)\
**Post date:** [May 7, 2018, 11:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-malibu-oil-change-interval/116955/1 "2018-05-07T23:02:34Z")

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How often should I change my oil?  
I drive less than 1,000 miles every 3 months.  
Should I still change it every 3 months?

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**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\
**Post date:** [May 8, 2018, 12:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-malibu-oil-change-interval/116955/2 "2018-05-08T00:07:20Z")

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I’d change it once a year. Every 3 months is way too frequent. Some here would suggest twice a year.

As long as you get the car fully warmed up once a month - 20-30 minute drive - once a year should be OK. If you just never drive that far, every 6 months.