Add brake fluid
pour it into the overflow tank
At the rear of the engine on the passenger side is the filler tube and dipstick,
Remove the crankcase breather cap up in front of the engine and add motor oil down the tube.
It is no longer necessary to add just water to a radiator in newer cars like the 2005 Malibu. An antifreeze that is half water and half antifreeze is usually best. Add the 50/50 antifreeze to the radiator overflow tank. It should be a plastic, see through tank hooked to the radiator.
There is currently several class action law suits against General Motors regarding the (RED) Dexcool antifreeze. I would go to bgfindashop.com and find a repair shop that has the BG equipment and have them flush the system. The reason being, They run a cleaner and the back flush the entire system including the heater. They will then service it with the Green antifreeze and add a conditioner to help prolong the life of the water pump.
There is presently several class action suits against GM for the use of Dexcool. The best thing to do is go to bgfindashop.com and locate a repair shop that has the BG equipment and have them do the job. They install a cleaner and run that then back flush the entire system and then add a conditioner.
Drain the radiator in a container. Remove the engine end of the top radiator hose. The housing has 2 bolts that you remove. Remove the thermostat and clean the surfaces and reinstall the thermostat. Reinstall the hose and add coolant.
There is a cap on the valve cover that says oil or has a picture of an oil can. Remove the cap and add oil.
Considering that General Motors has several class action suits against them in regards to Dexcool (pink antifreeze) I would flush using the green antifreeze. The best thing to do is go online to bgfindashop.com and locate a shop near you to flush the system. They will add a cleaner and run it then do a reverse flush that will remove all the antifreeze from the system including the heater. Once that is completed they will add a conditioner.
You fill the reservior to 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch from the top. The master cylinder is on the driver's side mounted to the brake booster.
you open the plastic bottle and pour in the antifreeze