Get LEVELS Guide for Fiat Scudo Van First Generation (1995-2006)

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Power steering oil

Engine oil

Adding engine oil

Check the level with the engine

switched off.

Check with the vehicle on level

ground, and the engine off for at

least 10 minutes.

Remove the dipstick before topping

up.

Check the level after filling.

It must not exceed the maximum

mark.

The oil level should be topped up

between services (up to 0.5 l every

600 miles).

The level should be between the

maximum and minimum marks on

the reservoir.

Take out the oil dipstick.

The level must be between the

MAX and MIN marks on the dips-

tick.

Never run the engine without oil in

the pump reservoir; the pump will

be severely damaged and could

seize.

Screw on the cap before shutting

the bonnet.

Oil quality: see « Lubricants and

fluids ».

Beware:

When working under the bonnet, the cooling fan could operate if the engi-

ne is hot (even when switched off).

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Topping up the cooling system

The coolant level should be between the MAXIMUM and

MINIMUM marks on the header tank.

Top up the level. If more than I litre is required to top up, have

the cooling system checked by your dealer.

Ensure that the cap is fully tightened to the second

notch.

Note: Frequent topping up could indicate a fault within the cooling system.

Have it checked as soon as possible.

The replacement of the coolant must be carried out by the dealer network.

Coolant

Radiator - coolant

The antifreeze in the coolant protects against low temperatures and provides

anti-corrosion protection and resistance to high operating temperatures.

However these properties degrade progressively with time.

The coolant must only be checked

or topped up if the engine is cold.

Oil quality: see « Lubricants and fluids ».

Engine hot:

Wait 15 minutes or until the tempe-

rature is below 100 degrees C.

Using a cloth to protect your hands,

slowly slacken the filler cap as far

as the safety catch. Allow the pres-

sure to reduce before removing

filler cap.

Beware:

When working under the bonnet, the cooling fan could operate if the engi-

ne is hot (even when switched off).

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Brake fluid reservoir

Check and top up at regular inter-

vals.

Level: The level should be between

the maximum and minimum

marks on the reservoir.

If the warning lamp comes on while

you are driving, stop immediately

and make contact with a dealer of

the network.

Windscreen, rear screen and

headlamp washer fluid

Brake fluid

The synthetic fluid not only gives protection against corrosion but also ensures

correct functioning of the braking system in all environmental conditions, the-

refore you should only use the synthetic product recommended by the manu-

facturer. (this fluid must be replaced every two years).

For best results and for your safety,

use the products approved by the

manufacturer.

Capacity: see « Capacities ».

These important requirements are detailed in your vehicle's Maintenance

Guide.

Oil quality: see « Lubricants and fluids ».

Beware:

When working under the bonnet, the cooling fan could operate if the engi-

ne is hot (even when switched off).

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