Recommended replacement interval for the part category Oil Filter : 12 month / 15000 km

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.3 JTD 16V, FIAT Doblo Estate (119_, 223_) 1.3 JTD 16V, FIAT Doblo Cargo (223_) 1.3 JTD 16V, FIAT PUNTO Van (188AX) 1.3 JTD, FIAT Idea (350_) 1.3 D Multijet

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change engine oil and oil filter FIAT PUNTO TUTORIAL | AUTODOC

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Fiat Punto 188. List of the tools you'll need:

                        All-purpose cleaning spray
                      
                        HEX №H12 wrench
                      
                        Drive socket # 27 
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Flat screwdriver
                      
                        Fluid container
                      
                        Funnel
                      
                        Fender cover

All the parts you need to replace – Oil Filter for PUNTO (188) and other FIAT models

 
    FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.3 JTD 16V
  
    FIAT Idea (350_) 1.3 D Multijet
  
    FIAT Doblo Cargo (223_) 1.3 JTD 16V
  
    FIAT PUNTO Van (188AX) 1.3 JTD
  
    FIAT Doblo Estate (119_, 223_) 1.3 JTD 16V

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Fiat Punto 188. Tip from AUTODOC experts:

Replace the oil filter every time when changing motor oil.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Wear gloves to prevent contact with hot liquid.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Fiat Punto 188. Recommended sequence of steps:

Step 1

Open the hood.
Step 2

Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
Step 3.1

Unscrew the filter housing cap together with the old filter element.

Step 3.2

Use a drive socket #27.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 4

Prepare a container for the old oil filter.Put the old filter cartridge in the container.
Step 5

Detach the oil filter from the filter cover.
Step 6

Remove the oil filter cover O-ring.Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 7

Install a new O-ring to its mounting seat on the filter cover.
Step 8

Screw the new filter into its place.

Please note!

Make sure to install the filter correctly. Don't mix up the sides of the part.
Step 9

Lubricate the rubber seal of the new filter with a little amount of fresh oil.

Step 10.1

Install a new oil filter housing cover and tighten it.

Step 10.2

Use a drive socket #27.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 25 Nm torque.
Step 11

Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Fiat Punto 188. AUTODOC recommends:

The vehicle must be on even keel, and if it is at an angle, the drain plug must be at the lowest point.
Step 12

Put a waste oil container with at least 5 l capacity under the drainage hole.
Step 13

Unscrew the drain plug.Use HEX No.H12.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 14

Drain the used oil.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Fiat Punto 188. Tip:

Caution! The oil may be hot.Wait until the oil has completely drained from the drainage hole.
Step 15

Clean the plug and put a new O-ring on it.

Step 16

Set the drain plug in place and tighten it.Use HEX No.H12.Use a ratchet wrench.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 14 Nm torque.
Step 17.1

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole.

Step 17.2

Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 18

Lower the car.
Step 19

Unscrew the oil filler plug.
Step 20

Remove the oil filler cap.
Step 21

Insert the funnel.
Step 22.1

Pour oil into the engine through the filler.

Step 22.2

Required amount of oil: 3.5 l.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Fiat Punto 188. Tip from AUTODOC experts:

Use the oil recommended by the manufacturer.
Step 23

Check the oil level using the dipstick.Top up oil if necessary.

Please note!

The oil level should be between the Min and Max marks.

Step 24

Install the oil filler cap.
Step 25

Tighten the oil filler cap.

Step 26

Run the engine for a few minutes.After the oil pressure warning light goes out, stop the engine.
Step 27

Check the oil level 5 minutes after the stop of the engine operation using a dipstick and add oil if necessary.

Please note!

The oil level should be between the Min and Max marks.Make sure that the oil filler cap is properly tightened.Check the threaded plug of the drainage hole and the oil filter seal for tightness. If necessary, carefully tighten them up.
Step 28

Remove the fender protection cover.
Step 29

Close the hood.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Fiat Punto 188. Tip from AUTODOC:

Note that oil pressure warning light, which indicates insufficient pressure in the lubrication system, may be on for a longer time than usual. After a few seconds, the oil will fill all the channels, and the light will go out. To protect the environment from pollution, be sure to dispose of the used filters at special collection points.

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