Engine Oil; Recommended Oil; Engine Oil Consumption- Page 238

2019 Fiat 124 Spider Abarth Owner Manual

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Engine Oil

Warning!

Be very careful when working in the

engine compartment when the engine is
hot: you may get burned.

Do not get too close to the radiator

cooling fan: the electric fan may start;
danger of injury.

Loose clothing might be pulled by

moving parts.

Recommended Oil

Refer to “Fluids And Lubricants” in
“Technical Specifications” for further
information.

Inspecting engine oil level

Proceed as follows:

1. Be sure the vehicle is on a level
surface.

2. Warm up the engine to normal
operating temperature.

3. Turn the engine OFF and wait at
least five minutes for the oil to return to
the sump.

4. Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean,
and reinsert it fully.

5. Pull the dipstick out again and
examine the level. The level is normal if
it is between Low and Full. If it is near
or below Low, open the engine oil
cap/filler 2 and add enough oil to bring
the level to Full.

Note:

Do not overfill the engine oil.

This may cause engine damage.

6. Make sure the O-ring on the dipstick
is positioned properly before reinserting
the dipstick.

7. Reinsert the dipstick fully.

Engine Oil Consumption

During the initial period of use the
engine oil consumption conditions
should stabilize after the first 3,000 –
3,500 miles (5,000 – 6,000 km).

Engine Coolant

Warning!

You or others can be badly burned by

hot engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam
from your radiator. If you see or hear
steam coming from under the hood, do
not open the hood until the radiator has
had time to cool. Never open a cooling
system pressure cap when the radiator or
coolant bottle is hot.

Keep hands, tools, clothing, and jewelry

away from the radiator cooling fan when
the hood is raised. The fan starts
automatically and may start at any time,
whether the engine is running or not.

When working near the radiator cooling

fan, disconnect the fan motor lead or turn
the ignition to the OFF mode. The fan is
temperature controlled and can start at
any time the ignition is in the ON mode.

Inspecting Coolant Level
Note:

Changing the coolant should be

done by an authorized dealer.
Inspect the antifreeze protection and
coolant level in the coolant reservoir at
least once a year, at the beginning of
the winter season, and before traveling
where temperatures may drop below
freezing.
Inspect the condition and connections
of all cooling system and heater hoses.
Replace any that are worn or
deteriorated.

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Engine Compartment

1 — Engine Oil Dipstick
2 — Engine Oil Cap

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  • 1. Be sure the vehicle is on a level surface.
  • 2. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature.
  • 3. Turn the engine OFF and wait at least five minutes for the oil to return to the sump.
  • 4. Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, and reinsert it fully.
  • 5. Pull the dipstick out again and examine the level.
  • 6. Make sure the O-ring on the dipstick is positioned properly before reinserting the dipstick.
  • 7. Reinsert the dipstick fully.

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