Fiat Bravo Quiz
Maintenance

Checking the engine oil level

In this manual: Maintenance
Dear Reader — 1Engine — 35Engine lubrication — 3Engine cooling — 10Ignition/spark plugs — 14Fuel system — 10Petrol fuel injection — 13Diesel injection system — 13Exhaust system — 7Clutch — 7Transmission / Gearshift / Automatic Transmission — 5Front Axle — 11Rear axle — 4Steering — 9Wheel alignment — 1Brake system — 22Wheels and tyres — 10Body — 34Heating — 6Electrical system — 39Lighting system — 14Instruments — 7Windscreen wiper system — 8Vehicle care / tools — 6Jump Starting / Towing the Vehicle — 3Jacking up the vehicle — 1Fiat Bravo / Brava Maintenance Schedule — 1Maintenance — 38Wiring diagrams — 5
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The engine oil level should be checked and topped up if necessary approx. every 500 km. Over 1000 km a petrol engine should not consume more than 0.3 L, and a diesel engine not more than 0.8 L of oil.

Increased consumption is a sign of worn valve stem seals and/or piston rings, or seals on the crankshaft and camshaft or the oil pan.

  • The vehicle must stand on a level surface when measuring.

  • The engine must be at operating temperature.

  • After switching off the engine, wait at least 3 minutes so that the oil can drain back into the oil pan.

  • Pull the oil dipstick out of the engine and wipe it with a clean rag.

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  • Then insert the dipstick fully as far as it will go and pull it out again.

    The oil level must be between the two marks.

  • Only add new oil when the level approaches the lower mark. The quantity difference between the MIN and MAX marks on the dipstick is approx. 1 litre.

  • Top up at the cap on the cylinder head cover. When topping up, use the correct oil grade and do not use oil additives.

Caution: Never top up above the MAX mark. Excess engine oil must be drained off, otherwise the engine seals or the catalytic converter may be damaged.

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