(T) engine oil spec punto 1.4 8v 2012 with stop start

what is the correct oil for my 1.4 8v punto 2012 with stop start

First of all, Hello

You can find these informations in your handbook. If you don't have it (or like me, don't want to go to your car when you are behind your PC ) you can dowload it at :
http://aftersales.fiat.com/elum/

For your car (same engine as mine), engine oil is 5W40 ACEA C3

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Newer (euro 5 rated) GP's use

SAE 5W-40 ACEA C3 synthetic oil to FIAT 9.55535-S2 certification. (PETROL)

SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil. to FIAT 9.55535-S1 certification (DIESEL)

For diesel engines, in the event of an emergency in which the original products are not available, lubricants with at least ACEA C2 performance are acceptable; however, in this case optimum engine performances are not guaranteed and the lubricants should be replaced with recommended products as soon as possible at a Fiat Dealership.

The use of products with specifications lower than ACEA C3 and ACEA C2 could cause engine damage not covered under warranty




Since its a bank holiday your probably stuck with halfords

Look for Castrol edge fst. It says diesel on the bottle but matches fiat spec

thank you for quick response, on oil spec. not a lover of Castrol oils, more of a Valvoline fan, which I,ve always used in my previous punto,s

For valvoline, you want SynPower MST C3 5W-40

thanks for all your help, hope to buy the oil without busting my wallet. have you seen Halfords prices? still it's cheaper than anew engine.

I have recently purchased Castrol edge from Amazon with next day delivery for £29 for 4 litres. Halfords are about £48. Have a look

I paid about £30 from Halfords when they had it on offer last (i got 2 bottles)

Thats the way Andy . Good tactics

the offer made it cheaper than my halfords trade card would do it! (you only get discount on none discounted items )