The 2012 Chevrolet Malibu is equipped with either a 2.4L inline-4 engine or a 3.6L V6 engine. Both of these engines are classified as interference engines, meaning that if the timing belt or chain fails, it can lead to severe engine damage due to the pistons and valves occupying the same space. Regular maintenance of the timing components is essential to prevent potential failures.
No, it is not.
If it is a 2.2 then yes.
The 2012 Chevrolet Malibu has an inline 4 engine.
The 2012 Chevrolet Malibu has a 2.4 L base engine size.
The 2012 Chevrolet Malibu's engine produces 170 hp @ 6200 rpm.
That engine is pushrod, it is the GM 3100 if I'm not mistaken. What are symptoms because bent valves are unlikely.
The 2012 Chevrolet Malibu's engine produces 158 ft-lbs. @ 5200 rpm.
It is an interference engine.It is an interference engine.
It is an interference engine.It is an interference engine.
no it is not :\
Interference,
Interference engine.