Recommended replacement interval for the part category Oil filter : 1 year / 15000 km

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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All the parts you need to replace – Oil Filter for PUNTO (176) and other FIAT models

Oil filter

Oil filter for Punto I Hatchback (176) Petrol (86 hp)

Replacement: engine oil and filter – FIAT PUNTO (176). Tools you'll need:

                        All-purpose cleaning spray
                      
                        Combination spanner #13
                      
                        Drive socket # 10 
                      
                        Drive socket # 13 
                      
                        Drive socket # 27 
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Flat Screwdriver
                      
                        Funnel
                      
                        Oil drain pan
                      
                        Microfibre towel
                      
                        Fender cover

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AUTODOC recommends:

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 (176). Take the following 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

Unscrew the oil filler plug.
Step 4

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

Replacement: engine oil and filter – FIAT PUNTO (176). 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 5

Unscrew the fasteners of the lower sound insulation. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 6

Remove the lower sound insulation.

Step 7

Put a waste oil container with at least 4 l capacity under the drainage hole.
Step 8

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.

Step 9

Unscrew the drain plug. Use a combination spanner #13. Drain the used oil.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – FIAT PUNTO (176). Tip:
Caution! The oil may be hot.
Step 10

Clean the oil filter housing cap. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 11

Unscrew the filter housing cap together with the old filter element. Use a drive socket #27. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 12

Prepare a container for the old oil filter.
Step 13

Put the old oil filter in the container.

AUTODOC recommends:
Move up the container. The oil starts to drain out of the drainage hole immediately after you have removed the oil filter.
Step 14

Cover the oil filter housing with a microfibre towel to prevent dirt and foreign objects from getting into the system.

Step 15

Detach the oil filter from the filter cover.
Step 16

Clean the oil filter housing cap. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 17

Remove the oil filter cover O-ring. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 18

Install a new O-ring to its mounting seat on the filter cover.
Step 19

Install the new oil filter to the mounting seat on the filter cover.

Please note!
Make sure to install the filter correctly. Don't mix up the sides of the part.Wait until the oil has completely drained from the drainage hole.
Step 20

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole.
Step 21

Screw in the new drainage plug and tighten it. Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 28 Nm torque.
Step 22

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 23

Install the lower sound insulation.
Step 24

Screw in the fasteners of the lower sound insulation. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.

Step 25

Lower the car.

Step 26

Remove the microfibre towel from the oil filter housing.

Step 27

Lubricate the rubber seal of the new filter with a little amount of fresh oil.
Step 28

Screw the new filter into its place.
Step 29

Screw the cap. Use a drive socket #27. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 Nm torque.
Step 30

Remove the oil filler cap. Insert the funnel.
Step 31

Pour new oil into the engine in the amount recommended by the car manufacturer.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – FIAT PUNTO (176). Professionals recommend:
Use the oil recommended by the manufacturer.
Step 32

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 33

Tighten the oil filler cap.
Step 34

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

Step 35

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 36

Remove the fender protection cover.

Step 37

Close the hood.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – FIAT PUNTO (176). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
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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