2003 FIAT PALIO oil change

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Thousands of Kilometers 15 3045 6075 90105 120135 150165 180









(*) or every 3 years if the car is used in the following harsh conditions:
- Prolonged use in cold/hot climates, sity driving with prolonged lengths of time at idle speed, driving on dusty roads or roads covered with sand/salt.
- or every 5 years regardless of km covered and use conditions.
NOTE: For every 7,500 km service please refer Owner’s Warranty & Service Policy book.
For every 7,500 km or 6 months (whichever is erlier from previous service) replace engine oil and oil filter.
Top up fluids (engine coolant, brakes, power steering, windscreen washer etc.)
Timing command toothed belt check
Timing command toothed belt replacement
Spark plugs replacement, wire control (*)
Engine control system functionality check
(through autodiagnostic socket)
Change gear/differential gear oil level check
Changing engine oil (every 7,500 km or 6 months)
Replace engine oil filter (every 7,500 km or 6 months)
Brake fluid replacement (or every 24 months)
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ENGINE COOLANT TANK
Fig. 7
: Petrol versions
Fig. 8: Diesel versionsIf the level is low, pour a 70:30 mix-
ture of distilled water and
PARAFLU11produced by the FL
Group
slowly through the filler hole.
fig. 7 - petrol versions
P4E02290
Do not take the cap of
the reservoir off when the
engine is very hot as you
run the risk of scalding yourself.
The coolant level must be checked
while the engine is cold and must be
above the
MIN mark visible on the
reservoir.
Do not add oil with dif-
ferent specifications from
the oil already in the en-
gine.
Used engine oil an re-
placed oil filters contain
substances which can
harm the environment. We rec-
ommend you have the car seen
to at a Fiat Dealership for the oil
and filter change. It is suitably
equipped for disposing of used oil
and filters in an environmentally
-friendly way that complies with
the law.
When the engine is hot
be very careful under the
bonnet: you risk burning
yourself. Remember that when
the engine is hot, the fan may cut
in and cause injuries.
The cooling system is
under pressure. When
changing the cap, use on-
ly genuine spare parts to avoid
damaging the system.
fig. 8 - diesel versions
P4E02675
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FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
PRODUCTS WHICH MAY BE USED AND THEIR SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications of fluids and lubricants to use
for best car operation
SAE 15W40 grade mineral multigrade oils that exceed the API
SG and CCMC G4 specifications
SAE 15W40 multi grade synthetic based oil exceeding
API CD CC MCPDZ
SAE 80W EP oil exceeding API GL4 and
MIL-L-2105 specifications
“ATF DEXRON II D LEV” oil
Molybdenum disulphide, lithium-soap based grease.
water resistant N.L.G.I. consistency = 2 Transmission lubri-
cants and greases
Recommended lu-
bricants and fluids
VS MAX
PETROL
VS MAX
DIESEL
ZC 80/S
GI/A
MRM 2
CV jointsUse temperatures
from –15°C to 40°C
7,500 kms or 6 months
whichever is earlier
from previous change
Use temperatures
from –15°C to 40°C
7,500 kms or 6 months
whichever is earlier
from previous change
Manual transmissions
and differentials
Hydraulic power steer-
ing
Applications Use
Lubricants for
petrol engines
Lubricants for
Diesel engines
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OIL CHANGE?
THE EXPERTS RECOMMEND
VS
MAX
The vehicle you have just bought was built
with A
FL Group products inside it.
You will find
VS MAXat all Fiat Dealerships
and garages the next time you need to
change the oil in your engine.
35,000 motor experts all over Europe
recommend VS
MAXas being the best
protection for your vehicle’s engine.
YOUR LOCAL MECHANIC
RECOMMENDS IT
P4FA02077
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