Get Servicing and Maintenance -> Engine Compartment Guide for Fiat 124 Spider 2 Door Second Generation (2016-2020)

Mileage or time passed

(whichever comes first)

Or Years:

Or Kilometers:

Visual inspect the

condition and tensioning of

the accessory drive belt.

•

Replace the accessory

drive belt. ****

Inspect and replace PCV

valve if necessary.

•

Change engine oil and

replace oil filter.*

In accordance with Oil Change Indicator System OR Severe Duty Mileage, whichever occurs first.

Replace spark plugs

(1.4L Turbo engine).**

•

****Replace belt every 40,000 miles (60,000 km) for use on dusty roads.

*The oil and oil filter replacement must be carried out when indicated by a warning light or message on the instrument panel, or in any case should not exceed one

year.

**The spark plug change is distance based only, yearly intervals do not apply. The following are essential to ensure correct operation and prevent serious damage to

the engine:

Only use spark plugs of the same make and type which are specially certified for such engines (refer to “Engine” in “Technical

Specifications” for further information).

Strictly comply with the spark plug replacement interval given in the scheduled servicing plan for spark plug replacement.

Contact an authorized dealer if you have any questions.

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Mileage or time passed

(whichever comes first)

Or Years:

Or Kilometers:

Replace engine air filter.#

•

Flush and replace the

engine coolant at 10 years

or 150,000 miles

•

(240,000 km) whichever

comes first.

Replace the timing belt

(1.4L Turbo Engine).

•

#The engine air cleaner should be inspected at every oil change if used in dusty areas.

Warning!

You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right

equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent mechanic.

Failure to properly inspect and maintain your vehicle could result in a component malfunction and effect vehicle handling and performance.

This could cause an accident.

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT

Checking Levels

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1 — Window Washer Reservoir

2 — Engine Oil Dipstick

3 — Engine Oil Cap

4 — Engine Coolant Reservoir

5 — Brake/Clutch Fluid Reservoir

6 — Battery

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Engine Oil

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.

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.

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Engine Compartment

1 — Engine Oil Dipstick

2 — Engine Oil Cap

Loose clothing might be pulled by

moving parts.

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.

Recommended Oil

Refer to “Fluids And Lubricants” in

“Technical Specifications” for further

information.

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.

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 engine oil level

Proceed as follows:

1. Be sure the vehicle is on a level

surface.

Note: Do not overfill the engine oil.

This may cause engine damage.

Inspecting Coolant Level

Note: Changing the coolant should be

done by an authorized dealer.

2. Warm up the engine to normal

operating temperature.

6. Make sure the O-ring on the dipstick

is positioned properly before reinserting

the dipstick.

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.

3. Turn the engine OFF and wait at

least five minutes for the oil to return to

the sump.

7. Reinsert the dipstick fully.

Engine Oil Consumption

4. Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean,

and reinsert it fully.

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).

Inspect the condition and connections

of all cooling system and heater hoses.

Replace any that are worn or

deteriorated.

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