how much oil for engine

dave · Feb 28, 2009

for a
1.4 16v stilo?
1.4 100hp panda?

may as well add in any others to this thread too if you know them

gp 1.4 16v = 2.9ltrs

i am thinking because i removed my vvt or what ever you call it i may not need so much oil

Davren · Feb 28, 2009

This do?

dave · Feb 28, 2009

yeah thanks

may be the answer to why mine been chucking out smoke when i fill it to the max

jug · Feb 28, 2009

dave said:
i am thinking because i removed my vvt or what ever you call it i may not need so much oil

do you mean you removed the cam variator? the variator is hydraulic, but that wont affect oil capacity (only your high rpm performance).

dave · Feb 28, 2009

jug said:
do you mean you removed the cam variator? the variator is hydraulic, but that wont affect oil capacity (only your high rpm performance).

looks like it does from above figures by 100ml

ive just changed oil an filled up as per the non vvt engine above figures an no smoke yet. last time i filled to max on the stick an it smoked after driving only a few yards down the road

thepottleflump · Feb 28, 2009

Make sure you buy a big tub of oil cos them Fiats burn loads of oil.

dave · Feb 28, 2009

thepottleflump said:
Make sure you buy a big tub of oil cos them Fiats burn loads of oil.

shut up you

this is the only fiat engine ive had thats ever needed a top up between changes and that looks like it was only because i was over filling it

thepottleflump · Feb 28, 2009

I must check my T-Jet, haven't for short while. The old Stilo 5 pot used shed loads of oil, it was a bit scary how much it used.

614cooker · Mar 17, 2009

gotta be honist my fiat bravo loves the stuff. I have used about 4L of oil in topups between service of 13000 miles, but i have been told it is good as the fiat bravo 1.4 active is supposed to burn 1L for every 2000 miles. It does make me worry as every time i top her up i think all im going to see is blasts of smoke.

But that is because ive never drove a car that has ever needed top ups.

I have found out like why it does this and apparently it is because fiat engines burn at a higher temp then other cars as it uses slightly more fuel. which results in more oil evaparating.

arc · May 5, 2009

jug said:
do you mean you removed the cam variator? the variator is hydraulic, but that wont affect oil capacity (only your high rpm performance).

nah, not a variator - just part of the 'starjet' system that retards the exhaust cam, guessing its emissions related - heats the cat up asap

Peter Pick-Up · Nov 12, 2016

Remember, the MuliAir unit takes VERY special oil....!!
The Euro 5 engines until 2015 use 5W40, but the Euro 6 engine from 2015 and newer use ONLY 0W30 made by Selenia, no other brand makes oil in this grade at the correct Fiat specs, I'm afraid....!!!!
You WILL ruin the MultiAir unit with the wrong oil....!!!BE CAREFULL !!!!!

varesecrazy · Nov 12, 2016

how long until companies start do do an "exchange / refurbish" service on FIAT group
Multiair units..,
HUGE market over time..!!

Peter Pick-Up · Nov 12, 2016

varesecrazy said:
how long until companies start do do an "exchange / refurbish" service on FIAT group
Multiair units..,
HUGE market over time..!!

I believe it will last the lifetime of the car, with the correct oil specs. (and maybe change it a bit more often...).

s130 · Nov 12, 2016

Owning a MultiAir II 500X myself I'm very interested and hopeful that the correct oil usage, regular oil and filter changes will result in an engine longevity etc. that is traditionally a Fiat/Lanci/Alfa strong hold.

I've posted elsewhere about the importance of MultiAir II oil specs.

In the UK there are just two makes of oils that currently meet the 0W-30 CS2 specification.

1) Official and type approved Selenia Digitek Pure Energy - Fiat Approval 9.55535-GS1
2) Castrol Edge Professional H C2 0W-30 - No Fiat approval

Avoid C3 and C2/C3 rated oils. Only use C2 (not C3 or C2/C3) especially during the warranty period. After that the choice and outcome is yours to decide

Peter Pick-Up · Nov 12, 2016

At any MultiAir engine, during every oil change, a small filter in the MultiAir unit needs to be changed as well.
It's not mentioned in any workshop manual, and often overlooked, but it's very crucial...!!
Part #: 0055238665.

#4 in the picture below.

Peter Pick-Up · Nov 13, 2016

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MultiAir filter+ O-ring.

Peter Pick-Up · Nov 13, 2016

Peter Pick-Up · Nov 13, 2016

http://www.liqui-moly.com/liquimoly/web.nsf/id/li_en_domba229kx.html

German oil for the Euro 6 MultiAir engines.

Peter Pick-Up · Jan 19, 2017

s130 said:
Owning a MultiAir II 500X myself I'm very interested and hopeful that the correct oil usage, regular oil and filter changes will result in an engine longevity etc. that is traditionally a Fiat/Lanci/Alfa strong hold.

I've posted elsewhere about the importance of MultiAir II oil specs.

In the UK there are just two makes of oils that currently meet the 0W-30 CS2 specification.

1) Official and type approved Selenia Digitek Pure Energy - Fiat Approval 9.55535-GS1
2) Castrol Edge Professional H C2 0W-30 - No Fiat approval

Avoid C3 and C2/C3 rated oils. Only use C2 (not C3 or C2/C3) especially during the warranty period. After that the choice and outcome is yours to decide

Petronas Syntium 7000E 0W30 C2 = Selenia Digitek Pure Energy 0W30 C2. Same company, same oil.

Peter Pick-Up · Jan 19, 2017

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