2007 FIAT IDEA Oil

IMPORTANT - Engine oil
Should prevailing use of the car be under one of the
following specially heavy conditions:
❒trailer or caravan towing;
❒dusty roads;
❒short distances (less than 7-8 km) repeated and
with external temperatures below zero;
❒frequently idling engines or long distance low speed
driving (e.g. taxis or door-to-door deliveries) or in
case of a long term inactivity;
replace engine oil more frequently than required on
“Service schedule”.
IMPORTANT - Air cleaner
If the car is used on dusty roads change the air cleaner
more frequently than the indications in the “Service
schedule”.
If in doubt as to how often the engine oil and air
cleaner should be changed according to how you use
the car, contact a Fiat Dealership.IMPORTANT - Pollen filter
If the vehicle is used frequently in dusty or heavily
polluted environments it is advisable to replace the
filtering element more frequently; in particular it
should be replaced if a reduction of the amount of air
admitted to the passenger compartment is noted.
IMPORTANT - Diesel filter
The possibility of topping up with diesel fuel not
complying with EN590 European Norm might make it
necessary to replace the filter more frequently than
indicated in the “Service schedule”.
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CHECKING FLUID
LEVELS
IMPORTANT When topping up
take care not to confuse the
various types of fluids: they are all
incompatible with one another
and could seriously damage the
car.
IMPORTANT Never smoke
while working in the engine
compartment: gas and
inflammable vapours may be
present, with the risk of fire.
1 Engine coolant - 2 Engine oil -
3 Brake fluid - 4 Battery -
5 Windscreen/rear window/
headlight washer fluid
F0H0206m1.2 16V and 1.4 16Vversions
F0H0259m1.4 8V versions (where provided)

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1 Engine oil - 2 Battery -
3 Brake fluid - 4 Windscreen/
rear window/headlight washer
fluid - 5 Engine coolant
F0H0325m1.9 Multijet versions
F0H0207m1.3 Multijet versions
1 Engine coolant - 2 Engine oil -
3 Brake fluid - 4 Battery -
5 Windscreen/rear window/
headlight washer fluid

ENGINE OIL
Checking engine oil
Check the oil level a few minutes (about 5) after the engine has stopped,
with the car parked on level ground.
Check that the level is within the MIN and MAX marks on the dipstick.
The interval between the MIN and MAX marks corresponds to about
one litre of oil.
Topping up engine oil
If the oil level is near or even below the MIN mark, add oil through the
filler neck, until reaching the MAX mark. Oil level shall never exceed the
MAX mark.
IMPORTANT If a routine check reveals that the oil level is above the
MAX mark, contact Fiat Dealership to have the correct level restored.
IMPORTANT After adding or changing the oil, let the engine turn over
for a few seconds and wait a few minutes after turning it off before you
check the level.
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F0H0208m
F0H0209mF0H0326m
1.2 16V - 1.4 16V versions
1.3 Multijet versions 1.9 Multijet versions
F0H0258m1.4 8V versions (where provided)

Engine oil consumption
Max engine oil consumption is usually 400 grams every
1000 km.
When the car is new, the engine needs to run in,
therefore the engine oil consumption can only be
considered stabilised after the first 5000 - 6000 km.IMPORTANT The oil consumption depends on driving
style and the conditions under which the car is used.
IMPORTANT Do not add oil with specifications other
than that already in the engine.
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WARNINGWhen the engine is hot, take care when working inside the engine compartment to
avoid burns. Remember that when the engine is hot, the fan may cut in: danger of
injury. Scarves, ties and other loose clothing might be pulled by moving parts.
Used engine oil and filter contain harmful substances for the environment.
Contact Fiat Dealership to have the oil and filter changed.

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Engine compartment
At the end of the winter the engine compartment
should be carefully washed, without directing the jet
against electronic control units. Contact a specialised
workshop to have this done.
IMPORTANT Washing should be carried out with the
engine cold and the ignition key at STOP. After
washing make sure that the various protections (e.g.:
rubber caps and various covers) have not been
damaged or removed.INTERIORS
Periodically check that water is not trapped under the
mats (due to water dripping off shoes, umbrellas, etc.)
which could cause oxidisation of the sheet metal.
CLEANING SEATS AND FABRIC AND
VELVET PARTS
Use a soft brush or vacuum cleaner to remove dust.
Velvet is cleaned better if the brush is moistened.
Rub the seats with a sponge moistened with a solution
of water and neutral detergent.
CLEANING LEATHER SEATS
Remove dried on dirt with lightly moistened chamois
leather or cloth without pressing too hard.
Remove liquid or grease stains with a dry absorbent
cloth without rubbing. Then wipe with a soft cloth or
chamois leather with water and neutral soap.
If the stain persists, use specific products, carefully
following the instructions for use.
IMPORTANT Never use spirit or alcohol-based
products.
WARNINGNever use flammable
products like oil ether or
rectified petrol for
cleaning car interiors.
Electrostatic discharges
generated by rubbing
during cleaning
operations could cause
fire.

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Fluid and lubricant specifications
for correct car operation
Synthetic-based oils, grade SAE 10W-40, ACEA A3, API SL;
FIAT 9.55535-G2 qualification
Synthetic-based oils, grade SAE 5W-40,
FIAT 9.55535-M2 qualificationOriginal
fluids and lubricants
SELENIA 20K
SELENIA WRChange
According to Service
Schedule
According to Service
Schedule
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS AND THEIR SPECIFICATIONS
Use
Lubricants
for petrol
engines
Lubricants for
Multijet engines
If using non original SAE 5W-40 products, oils with minimum ACEA A3 specifications for petrol engines and ACEA B4 specifications for Diesel
engines are admitted; in this event top engine performance is not guaranteed.
Use of products with low-quality properties than ACEA A3 and ACEA B4 could cause damages to the engine that are not covered by the
warranty.
For use with very cold temperatures, ask Fiat Dealership for properSeleniagroup product.

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Use
Lubricants and greases for
transmission
Brake liquid
Protective agent
for radiator
Additive
for diesel fuel
Windscreen/
rear window
(●) IMPORTANT Do not add or mix with fluids with specifications other than the specified ones.Fluid and lubricant specifications
for correct car operation
Fully synthetic oil, grade SAE 75W-85 that passes API GL-4
PLUS, FIAT 9.55550 MIL-L- 2105 D LEV. Specifications
Specific transmission fluid with "ATF DEXTRON III"
type additives.
Lithium soap base grease. NLGI 0 consistency
Organic molibdenum disulphide, lithium soap based grease.
NLGI 2 consistency
Synthetic fluid FMVSS no. 116 DOT 4, ISO 4925,
SAE J1704, CUNA NC 956-01
Protective with antifreeze action (red colour) based on
inhibited monoethylen glycol, with O.A.T. formulation, that
passes CUNA NC 956-16, ASTM D 3306 specifications.
Additive for diesel fuels with protective action for
Multijet engines
Mixture of alcohol and surfactants CUNA NC 956-IIOriginal fluids
and lubrificants
TUTELA CAR
TECHNYX
TUTELA CAR
CS SPEED
TUTELA
MRM ZERO
TUTELA STAR 500
TUTELA TOP 4
PARAFLU UP (
●)
DIESEL MIX
TUTELA
PROFESSIONAL
SC 35Applications
Mechanical gearbox and
differential
Selespeed transmission
electrically-operated
electrohydraulic
actuator
CV joints on
differential side
CV joints on wheel side
Brake and clutch
hydraulic controls
Cooling circuits
Proportion: 50% down
to -35° C Not to be
mixed with products
having different formulas.
To be mixed with
the fuel oil
(25 cc per 10 litres)
To be used diluted or
undiluted