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bballr4567 · 06-12-2009, 10:37 PM

We have an 09 Malibu LTZ with the Ecotec and the thing is amazing. We have over 10k miles in 5 months and not a single problem with the car at all aside from a TCM update and very weird brake feel that was taken care of. No engine trouble at all. Only thing we havent had good with is the MPG. We have got a best of 28 but it hasnt seen a full tank of pure highway since we have it. It doesnt help we drive on nothing but hills either.

FYI: In the future DO NOT drive an over heating Ecotec. You are just asking for a brand new engine. Hopefully GM will cover it with the warranty because she drove it when it had a light on. They are pretty picky about that with the new 100k warranty.

06-12-2009, 10:37 PM	#5
bballr4567 Drives: 2016 Camaro 1LT M6 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 1,256	We have an 09 Malibu LTZ with the Ecotec and the thing is amazing. We have over 10k miles in 5 months and not a single problem with the car at all aside from a TCM update and very weird brake feel that was taken care of. No engine trouble at all. Only thing we havent had good with is the MPG. We have got a best of 28 but it hasnt seen a full tank of pure highway since we have it. It doesnt help we drive on nothing but hills either. FYI: In the future DO NOT drive an over heating Ecotec. You are just asking for a brand new engine. Hopefully GM will cover it with the warranty because she drove it when it had a light on. They are pretty picky about that with the new 100k warranty.