FIAT Barchetta - Manual (Page 119)

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ENGINE OIL fig. 2
Check the oil level a few minutes (ap-
prox. 5) after the engine has stopped
with the vehicle parked on level
ground.
The oil level must be between the
MIN and MAX marks on the dipstick.
The space between MIN and MAX
corresponds approximately to half a
litre of oil.
If the oil level is near or even below
the MIN mark, pour in oil through the
filler hole until it reaches the MAX
mark.
The oil level must never exceed the
MAX mark.
ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION
When the vehicle is new, the engine
has to be run in; engine oil consump-
tion can only be considered stable af-
ter travelling 5,000 to 6,000 km.
IMPORTANT Oil consumption
depends on driving style and the con-
ditions the car is driven in.
fig. 2
P5S00614m
If the engine is hot, be very
careful when you put your
hands under the bonnet as you risk
burning yourself. Remember that
while the engine is hot, the electric
fan can start up and cause injury.
WARNING
Scarves, ties and loose
clothing may be caught in
the moving parts.
WARNING