Fiat 500 Owner's Handbook Manual page 160

ENGINE OIL
Check the oil level a few minutes (about five) after
the engine has stopped, with the vehicle parked
on level ground.
For all versions, 0.9 TwinAir 85 HP excluded
Extract the engine oil dipstick, clean it with a cloth
that does not leave any trace and resinsert it. Extract
the engine oil dipstick again and check that the level
is between the MIN and MAX marks on the dipstick.
The range between the MIN and MAX marks
corresponds to about 1 litre of oil.
If the level of the oil is close to or below the MIN.
mark, add oil via the filler fitting until the MAX. mark
is reached.
The oil level must never exceed the MAX mark.
For 0.9 TwinAir 85 HP versions
The engine oil dipstick B is integral with plug A.
Loosen the plug, clean the dipstick with a cloth that
does not leave traces, reinsert the dipstick and
re-tighten the plug.
Extract the engine oil dipstick again and check that
the level is between the MIN and MAX marks on the
dipstick.
The range between the MIN and MAX marks
corresponds to about 1 litre of oil.
If the oil level is close to or actually below the MIN.
mark, pour in the prescribed oil through the filler
A until it reaches the MAX mark.
The oil level must never exceed the MAX mark.
Engine oil consumption
The maximum engine oil consumption is usually 400
grams every 1,000 km.
During the initial period of usage for the vehicle, the
engine is bedding in, therefore the engine oil
consumption may settle down only after the first
5,000 - 6,000 km.
IMPORTANT The oil consumption depends on
driving style and the conditions under which the car
is used.
IMPORTANT After adding or changing the oil, let the
engine run for a few seconds and wait a few minutes
after switching it off before checking the level.
WARNING
When the engine is hot, take care when
working inside the engine compartment
to avoid burns. Remember that when the engine
is hot, the fan may cut in: danger of injury.
Scarves, ties and other loose clothing might be
pulled by moving parts.
Do not add oil with specifications other
than that already in the engine.
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