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MAINTENANCE
CHECKING
FLUID LEVELS
1. Engine oil
2. battery
3. brake fluid
4. windscreen washer fluid
5. engine coolant
6. power steering fluid.
F0E0680m100 16Vversions
WARNINGNever smoke while working in the engine compartment; gas and inflammable
vapours may be present, with the risk of fire.
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.
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1. Engine oil
2. battery
3. brake fluid
4. windscreen washer fluid
5. engine coolant
6. power steering fluid.
F0E0681mJTD 120 version
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ENGINE OIL
The engine oil level must be checked with the car on level ground and
while the engine is still hot (approximately 5 minutes after turning it off).
❒Remove the dipstick.
❒Clean it with a cloth that does not leave threads or other impurities.
❒Put the dipstick into its seat pushing it down.
❒Take it out, the oil level shall be between the MIN and MAX marks on
the dipstick.
The space between the MIN and MAX marks corresponds to about one
litre of 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.
F0E0166m
F0E0167m
100 16v version
JTD 120 version
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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.
When 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.WARNING
IMPORTANT The oil consumption depends on driving
style and the conditions under which the car is used.
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MAINTENANCEUsed engine oil and filter contain harmful substances for the environment. Contact Fiat Dealership
to have the oil and filter changed, as they are equipped to dispose of the waste oil and filters
respecting the nature and the law. 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.
Do not add oil with specifications other than that already in the engine.
IMPORTANT If a routine check reveals that the oil
level is above the MAX mark, contact Fiat Dealership
to have the correct level restored.
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POWER STEERING FLUID
Check that the fluid level is between the MIN and MAX marks on the
reservoir with the car parked on level ground and engine cold.
When the oil is hot the level may exceed the MAX mark.
If necessary add oil making sure that it has the same specifications as the
oil already in the system.
F0E0684m
The oil consumption is very low; if, after topping up it becomes necessary to top up again quite
soon after, have the system checked by Fiat Dealership for any leaks.
WARNINGDo not allow the power steering fluid to come into contact with the hot parts of
the engine: it is inflammable.
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Fluid and lubricant specifications
for correct car operation
Synthetic-based engine oils grade SAE 10W-40
that pass ACEA A3.
FIAT 9.55535-G2qualification
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS AND THEIR SPECIFICATIONS
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Original fluids and
lubricants
SELENIA 20K
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F405.N04
Lubricants
for diesel
engines
For diesel engines, in the event of emergencies when genuine products are not available, lubricants providing at least ACEA B4 per-
formance are allowed; in that case, engine best performance is not guaranteed; we recommend to have it replaced as soon as pos-
sible with the recommended lubricants by the Fiat Dealership.
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 very cold climate conditions, ask Fiat Dealership for the appropriate Seleniaproduct to use. Synthetic-based engine oils grade SAE 5W-40
that pass ACEA B4, API CF.
FIAT 9.55535-GN2qualificationSELENIA WR
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F515.D06 Lubricants
for petrol
engines
Change
According to Service
Schedule
According to Service
Schedule
Use
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Lubricants and greasesfor transmissionLSynthetic-based oils, grade SAE 75W- 85
that passes API GL4 PLUS specifications.
Qualification FIAT 9.55550-MX3
Lubricant for power.
That passes ATF DEXRON III specifications.
Qualification FIAT 9.55550-AG2
Grease containing Molybdenum bisulphide for high
temperature appliances. N.L.G.I. 1-2 consistency.
Qualification FIAT 9.55580
Specifc grease to be used for constant-velocity joints
with low friction coefficient. N.L.G.I. 0-1 consistency.
Qualification FIAT 9.55580
Synthetic fluid FMVSS no. 116 DOT 4, ISO 4925 SAE
J1704, CUNA NC 956- 01.
Qualification FIAT 9.55597
Additive for diesel fuel, protecting Diesel engines
Red protective with antifreeze action, based on
inhibited monoethylen glycol with organic formula
based on O.A.T, that passes CUNA NC 956-16,
ASTM D 3306 specifications.
Qualification FIAT 9.55522
Mixture of alcohol, water and surfactants
CUNA NC 956-II.
Qualification FIAT 9.55522TUTELA CAR
TECHNYX
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F010.B05
TUTELA GI/EContractual Technical
Reference N° F001.C94
TUTELA ALL STARContractual Technical
Reference N° F702.G07
TUTELA
STAR 700
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F701.C07
TUTELA TOP 4Contractual Technical
Reference N° F001.A93
TUTELA DIESEL ARTContractual Technical
Reference N° F0601.L06
PARAFLU UP (*)Contractual Technical
Reference N° F101.M01
TUTELA PROFES-
SIONAL SC 35
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F201.D02
Mechanical gearbox
and differential
Hydraulic power
steering
CV joints
on wheel side
CV joints on differen-
tial side (excluding 1.9
Multijet versions)
Brake and clutch hy-
draulic controls
To be mixed with fuel
oil (25 cc per 10 litres)
Radiator antifreeze
proportion:
50% water and 50%
PARAFLU UP
(❒)
To be used diluted or
undiluted in windscreen/
rear window washer/
wiper systems Brake fluids
Protective agent
for radiatore
Windscreen/
rear window
washer fluid
(*) IMPORTANT Do not top up or mix with fluids having characteristics different from those specified.
(❒) When the vehicle is used under particularly harsh climate conditions, we recommend using a 60-40 mixture of PARAFLU UP
and demineralised water.
Additive
for diesel fluid Use Fluid and lubricant specificationsOriginal fluids and Applications
for correct car operation lubricants