Abarth Grande Punto Owner's Handbook Manual - page 168

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 con-

sumption can only be considered stabilised

after the first 5,000 ÷ 6,000 km.

IMPORTANT The oil consumption de-

pends on driving style and the conditions

under which the car is used.

IMPORTANT After adding or changing

the oil, let the engine turn over for a few

seconds and wait a few minutes after turn-

ing it off before you check the level.

ENGINE OIL fig. 2

Check the oil level a few minutes (about

5) after the engine has stopped, with the

car parked on level ground.

The oil level shall be included between the

MIN and MAX marks on the dipstick B.

The gap 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

A, until reaching the MAX mark.

Oil level shall never exceed the MAX

mark.

When the engine is hot, take

care when working inside the

engine compartment to avoid burns.

Remember that when the engine is

hot, fan may cut in: danger of injury.

Scarves, ties and other loose cloth-

ing might be pulled by moving parts.

WARNING

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LIGHTS AND MESSAGES

TECHNICAL

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INDEX

DASHBOARD AND CONTROLS

SAFETY DEVICES

CORRECT USE OF THE CAR

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Do not add oil with specifica-

tions other than that already

in the engine.

Used engine oil and filter con-

tain harmful substances for

the environment. Contact

Abarth 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.

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