recommended oil FIAT PALIO 2003 178 / 1.G India Version Owners Manual

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ADDITIONAL
INTERVENTIONS
Every 1000 kmor prior to long
travels, check and possibly restore:
– engine coolant level
– brake - clutch fluid level
– Power steering fluid level
– battery fluid level
– windscreen washer fluid level
– pressure and condition of the tyres.
Every 3000 kmcheck and top up
as necessary: engine oil level.We suggest the use of
FL Group
product expressly recommended,
studied and realized for Fiat cars (see
the “Refuelling” table in the “Techni-
cal Specifications” chapter).
IMPORTANT - Engine oil
Replace the engine oil more fre-
quently than indicated in the Sched-
uled Servicing Plan, in the event that
the car is mainly used in one of the fol-
lowing particularly severe conditions:
– dusty, sandy or muddy roads;
– repeated and short distances (less
than 7-8 km) and with external tem-
perature less than zero;– with engine frequently idling or for
long distances at low speed (e.g. taxi,
door-to-door deliveries or for long
storage).
For any doubt on the engine oil re-
placement, in relation to how the car
is used, contact the
Fiat Dealership.
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1.2
litres kg
47 –
5.5-7.5 –
5.9 6.1
3.05 2.75
1.8 1.5
0.68 0.54
– 0.075
0.40
0.50
2.3 –
1.6
litre kg
47 –
5.5-7.5 –
6.6 6.8
3.88 3.5
1.8 1.5
0.68 0.54
– 0.075
0.40
0.50
2.3 –
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Prescribed fuels
Recommended products
Super unleaded petrol 87 R.O.N.
Mixture composed by 70% distilled water
and 30% fluid
PARAFLU11
VS MAX PETROL(*)
ZC 80/S
GI/A
MRM 2
TOP 4
TOP 4
Mixture of distilled water and 10% of fluid DPI
CAPACITIES
(*) Do not top up with oil having specifications different from the oil present in the car.
47 –
5.5-7.5 –
4.8 3.9
43.3
2.0 1.73
0.68 0.54
– 0.075
0.40 –
0.50
2.3 –
1.9
litre kg
Fuel tank:
including a reserve of:
Engine cooling system:
– with manual climate control system
ngine sump:
Engine sump and filter:
Transaxle:
Hydraulic power steering:
CV joint cavities and boots :
Front and rear hydraulic brake circuit:
Hydraulic brake circuit with
ABS antilock device:
Windscreen/rear window washer
fluid reservoir:
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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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