Sean_Bucks said:

As I've been checking oil consumption regularly on my 1.4 (not needed topped up in 2000 miles), I've noticed:
1. the engine compartment gets noticeably hot, even the bonnet and front wings heat up quite a bit - I guess not unexpected given the tiny space to fit the engine
2. there is no rubber seal along the front of the bonnet so rain water blows in under the bonnet edge all over the engine, battery etc. This even happens when the car is at a standstill overnight and the engine can get quite wet
3. there is a fair amount of play in the bonnet as it seems to move around a bit on its hinges so getting it to fit back properly when closing isn't easy

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Sean_Bucks said:

As I've been checking oil consumption regularly on my 1.4 (not needed topped up in 2000 miles), I've noticed:
1. the engine compartment gets noticeably hot, even the bonnet and front wings heat up quite a bit - I guess not unexpected given the tiny space to fit the engine
2. there is no rubber seal along the front of the bonnet so rain water blows in under the bonnet edge all over the engine, battery etc. This even happens when the car is at a standstill overnight and the engine can get quite wet
3. there is a fair amount of play in the bonnet as it seems to move around a bit on its hinges so getting it to fit back properly when closing isn't easy

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littlepip17 said:

and finally fiat fire engines don't burn any oil to speak off there good like that

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Most Easterly Panda's said:

So would that mean I've got a problem with mine then? Used 3/4 of the dipstick measurement in 9,000 miles. Dosen't burn it, but uses it if your know what I mean.

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