Technical 2016 Fiat 500 1.2 Engine Oil

[arorat]

I've since found Mannol oil for about £23 and use a genuine Fiat filter

Pardon our interruption...

Thanks for the Mannol suggestion too, ths is not C3, would that make a difference in the fiat ?

Btw: I bought Mannol 5w30 for another car we have. This forum is fantastic with ideas and suggestions, I've saved money already and gained so much knowledge.

 

[Pugglt Auld Jock]

Thanks for the Mannol suggestion too, ths is not C3, would that make a difference in the fiat ?

Btw: I bought Mannol 5w30 for another car we have. This forum is fantastic with ideas and suggestions, I've saved money already and gained so much knowledge.

The bog standard 8 valve FIRE engines are pretty understressed units and were originally designed long before today's oil specs were current. Whilst I personally like to always use an oil which complies with the manufacturer spec I think these would run on almost any oil with that viscosity. The only difference I've noticed over the years using quite a number of different branded products is that the initial tappet "rattle" following a cold start, maybe after two or three days without being started, is shorter with some manufacturer's oils than others. So far I find the Fuchs gives the shortest time and I guess that means the oil is finding it's way up to the top of the engine just a little quicker than with other brands, which makes me happy!

 

[Ralf S.]

Thanks for the Mannol suggestion too, ths is not C3, would that make a difference in the fiat ?

Btw: I bought Mannol 5w30 for another car we have. This forum is fantastic with ideas and suggestions, I've saved money already and gained so much knowledge.

C3 relates to the amount of sulphur in the oil and the minimum viscosity... so it's probably more important for the catalytic converter than for the moving parts of the engine.


Ralf S.

 

[arorat]

C3 relates to the amount of sulphur in the oil and the minimum viscosity... so it's probably more important for the catalytic converter than for the moving parts of the engine.


Ralf S.

Perfect. Thanks for this.