2009 FIAT IDEA oil temperature

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CONTAINING
RUNNING COSTS
Here are some suggestions which may
help you to keep the running costs of your
vehicle down and lower the amount of
toxic emissions released into the atmo-
sphere.
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
Car maintenance
Have checks and adjustments carried out
in accordance with the “Service schedu-
le”.
Tyres
Check tyre pressure regularly, at least on-
ce every four weeks: excessively low pres-
sure will increase fuel consumption be-
cause rolling resistance will be higher.
Unnecessary loads
Do not travel with an overloaded boot.
Do not travel with too much luggage
stowed in the boot. The weight of the car
(especially when driving in town) and its
trim greatly affects consumption and sta-
bility.Roof rack/ski rack
Remove the roof rack or the ski rack from
the roof after use. These accessories de-
crease aerodynamic penetration of the car
and have a negative effect on consumption.
It is better to use a trailer to transport
particularly bulky objects.
Electrical devices
Use electrical devices only for the amount
of time needed. Rear heated window, ad-
ditional headlights, windscreen wipers and
heater fan need a considerable amount of
energy, therefore increasing the require-
ment of current increases fuel consump-
tion (up to +25% in the urban cycle).
Climate control
The climate control system requires hi-
gher fuel consumption (up to +20% in ave-
rage): use the air vents when the exter-
nal temperature allows to.
Spoilers
The use of non-certified aerodynamic
items may adversely affect air drag and fuel
consumption levels.DRIVING STYLE
Starting
Do not warm the engine up with the car
standing: the engine warms up very slowly
in these conditions, increasing fuel con-
sumption and emissions. It is advisable to
start off immediately and slowly keeping
the engine speed down: the engine will
warm up much faster this way.
Unnecessary actions
Avoid revving up when starting at traffic
lights or before stopping the engine. The
latter action, like doubling the clutch, is un-
necessary and causes increase of con-
sumption and pollution.
Gear selection
Use a higher gear as soon as traffic and
road conditions allow. Using a low gear
for faster acceleration will increase fuel
consumption.
In the same way improper use of a high
gear increases consumption, emissions an
engine wear.

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IMPORTANT - Engine oil
Should prevailing use of the car be under
one of the following specially heavy con-
ditions:
❒trailer or caravan towing;
❒dusty roads;
❒short repeated distances (less than 7-
8 km) and with external temperatures
below zero;
❒frequently idling engines or long di-
stance low speed driving (e.g. taxis or
door-to-door deliveries) or in case of
a long term inactivity;
change engine oil more frequently than
shown on the “Service Schedule”.
IMPORTANT - Air cleaner
When the car is used on dusty roads,
change the air cleaner more frequently
than shown on the “Service Schedule”.
Call a Fiat Dealership for doubts regarding
engine oil and air cleaner replacement.IMPORTANT - Pollen filter
It is advisable to replace the filtering ele-
ment more frequently if the car is used in
dusty or very polluted places. Specifical-
ly, replace if a lower air flow into the pas-
senger compartment is found.
IMPORTANT - Diesel filter
Using diesel not complying with European
Specification EN590 may lead to the need
to replace the diesel fuel filter more fre-
quently than shown in the “Service Sche-
dule”.IMPORTANT - Battery
Check the battery charge once a year,
preferably before the beginning to winter,
to prevent freezing of the electrolyte.
Perform this inspection more frequently
if the car is mainly used for short distan-
ces or if electrical devices running with the
key off are installed, particularly after-
market. Check the battery level (elec-
trolyte) more frequently than shown on
the “Service Schedule” if the car is used in
hot climates or in particularly demanding
conditions.
Take the car to a Fiat Dea-
lership for servicing. Make su-
re you have the right equip-
ment, genuine Fiat spare
parts and consumables for ordinary,
minor interventions. Do not attempt
the operations if you lack the expe-
rience.

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Use
Motion transmission
lubricants and
grease
Brake fluids
Protective
agent for radiators
Additive for
diesel fuel
Windscreen/
rear window
washer fluid
(●)IMPORTANT Do not use fluids with different specifications for topping up or mixing.
(❒) When the vehicle is used under particularly harsh weather conditions, we recommend using a 60-40 mixture of PARAFLU UP and demine-
ralised water.Fluid and lubricant features
for correct car operation
All synthetic lubricant
SAE 75W-85 grade. Exceeding API GL-4 PLUS,
FIAT 9.55550 MIL-L- 2105 D LEV specifications.
ClassificationFIAT 9.55550-MX3
Transmission lubricant
“ATF DEXRON III”.
ClassificationFIAT 9.55550-AG2
Molybdenum disulphide grease for high temperatures.
NL.GI. 1-2 consistency
ClassificationFIAT 9.55580
Polyurea base synthetic grease for high temperatures.
NL.GI. 2-2 consistency
ClassificationFIAT 9.55580
Specific grease for low-friction coefficient
CV joints. NL.GI. 2- 2 consistency
ClassificationFIAT 9.55580
Synthetic fluid, F.M.V.S.S. n.116, DOT 4, ISO 4925,
SAE J-1704, CUNA NC 956-01
Classification FIAT 9.55597
Red protective with antifreeze action, based on inhibited
monoethylene glycol with organic formula based on O.A.T.
Passes CUNA NO 956-16, ASTM D 3306 specifications
Classification FIAT 9.55523
Additive for diesel fuel, protecting Diesel engines
Mixture of alcohol and surfactants CUNA NC 956-11
Classification FIAT 9.55522Genuine fluids and
lubricants
TUTELA CAR
TECHNYX
Contractual Technical
Reference
N° F010.B05
TUTELA CAR GI/E
Contractual Technical
Reference
N° F001.C94
TUTELA ALL STAR
Contractual Technical
Reference
N° F702.G07
TUTELA STAR 325
Contractual Technical
Reference
N° F301.D03
TUTELA STAR 700
Contractual Technical
Reference
N° F701.C07
TUTELA TOP 4
Contractual Technical
Reference
N° F001.A93
PARAFLU UP (●)
Contractual Technical
Reference
N° F101.M01
TUTELA DIESEL ART
Contractual Technical
Reference
N° F601.L06
TUTELA
PROFESSIONAL SC 35
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F201.D02Applications
Manual gearbox and dif-
ferential
Hydraulic power stee-
ring
Wheel side
constant velocity joint
CV joints on differential
side subject to high tem-
peratures (versions1.4
16v)
CV joints
on differential side
Hydraulic
brakes and clutch
Cooling circuit. 50-50 con-
centration to -35°C (❒).
Do not mix with product
of different type.
To be mixed with fuel oil
(25 cc per 10 litres)
To be used diluted or
undiluted in wind-
screen/rear window
washer/wiper systems