General :) Finally got myself a stilo

[mitchellinman]

hi as the title says finally bought a stilo yesterday, its an 02 plate 1.6 in sassi grey with a sky roof, only one problem so far when i turn a corner sharply it pings and says low oil stop engine shall i get an oil change?
Just spent 5 hours cleaning it, bit dark for pictures but will get them up asap tommorow.
Thanks Alex

 

[custard]

no the 1st thing to do is check the oil level ASAP.never rely on the car telling you it needs oil

ps congrats

 

[Bob in disguise]

Sounds like a nice motor always liked sassi grey

Take a look in the technical section about that problem i know its come up before.

 

[mitchellinman]

yep been looking for one for quite a while so im over the moon at the moment, im just worried because it sounds bit like a diesel aswell!
didnt like sassi grey in pictures but in flesh its also just professionaly machine polished and clayed it and it looks , i love it,
Cheers Alex

 

[activematt]

Congratulations on your purchase of a Stilo in by far the best colour.....not that im biased or anything

 

[Morty Mort]

Propably low on oil. When cornering fast, the oil will (due to physics) go to the opposite side - left when turning right, and right when turning left. This will lead to low oil pressure if there is little oil in the engine. As I ahven't got my new (used) Stilo yet, this is just a general answer.

Morten.

 

[Stu DemonD]

Welcome to Stilo motoring Alex

 

[wotnowarninglight]

Welcome to Stilo ownership and long may it last! Mine also rattles the closer the oil gets to the low section of the dipstick, just need to keep it checked and top up regularly

 

[Koa]

Nice one a welcome finally

 

[thepottleflump]

sounds bit like a diesel aswell!

You didn't notice this before you bought it. Could it be the Variator issue? I'm unsure if the 1.6 has one.

Oil flush and change might be an idea.

 

[Deckchair5]

The 1.6 sounds a little diesel-ish when you first start it but after that it's great. Check your engine oil level for the warning light when cornering prob but don't overfill it, easily done as the oil is almost colourless. Sounds like a nice motor. Wecome aboard

 

[mitchellinman]

cheers for the welcome guys, another problem lol within 2 days of ownership, airbag failure light has come on and it has just told me danger of ice as its -12 degrees lol.
Cheers Alex

 

[Rich]

I see Alex is enjoying TRUE Stilo ownership now

I'd get the engine oil flushed and changed anyway to be honest, it's £20-£30 well spent; oil is the blood of your car afterall!

As for the airbag (it's a dare I say 'common issue'), could be the sensor under the passenger seat, connectors under the seat etc; one assumes you have some sort of warranty so best get it looked at I'd say!

I think I wouldn't love FIAT as much if my families car's (Brava x2, Stilo x5 (that is sad ), Marea, Punto, Barchetta) didn't have minor niggles to keep us, well me, entertained. Trouble free motoring is boring! And anyway, RELIABILITY wise, they've all been superb (touch wood).

 

[mitchellinman]

yeh was thinking about getting a oil change and oil filter change, does anyone have any recomendations where to have it done or not?

 

[AppleSei]

yeh was thinking about getting a oil change and oil filter change, does anyone have any recomendations where to have it done or not?

NOT fiat

 

[T14086]

NOT fiat

I would get the oil pressure light sorted out as soon as,I assume you brought from dealer/garage/some kind of warranty only some did suffer from faulty clusters...£££ Not trying to scare you but done a few.

 

[mitchellinman]

just an update guys, had the oil and filter changed and had the engine flushed at national for £18 thats got rid of the oil pressure warning airbag warning is just annoying it has a mind of its own!
Thanks Alex