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How to Replace the Oil Filter on a Fiat Punto

Model: Fiat Punto MK 2, 188 - Years: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Part: Oil filter

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How to replace the engine oil filter on a Fiat Punto? Follow these steps for the replacement. Open the car door and pull up the engine compartment release lever located at the bottom left of the dashboard, then lift the front bonnet and secure it. Using a socket spanner, unscrew the large oil filter with a strap wrench.

Remove the worn oil filter and install a new one (after draining the fluid). Lift the car on a jack and unscrew the bolt of the oil sump; allow the fluid to drain into a container.

Finally, top up with new fluid and close the front bonnet.


Updated on 11 March 2026 by ScegliAuto


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