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2012 Chevrolet Malibu Battery

Complete battery specifications for your 2012 Chevrolet Malibu.

Battery Specifications

Trim Engine Group Size Cold Cranking Amps Reserve Capacity Terminal
Platinum 3.5L V6 51R 718 CCA 124 min Dual Terminal
XLT 3.5L V6 25 665 CCA 108 min Side Post
SE 2.4L I4 24 535 CCA 85 min Dual Terminal
Limited 2.4L I4 51R 567 CCA 101 min Dual Terminal
SEL 2.4L I4 48 522 CCA 81 min Side Post
Premium 6.2L V8 51R 701 CCA 120 min Side Post
Sport 6.2L V8 48 736 CCA 130 min Side Post
Lariat 6.2L V8 24 812 CCA 127 min Top Post
Platinum 6.2L V8 48 799 CCA 121 min Dual Terminal
XL 6.2L V8 47 785 CCA 125 min Dual Terminal

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