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Instructions for Engine Oil Change/Drain

Model: Fiat Punto MK 1, 176 - Years 1993-1999
Part: Engine oil

When changing the engine oil, ensure the engine is warm: start the engine until it reaches operating temperature (90 °C), stop the engine, and wait a few minutes for all the oil to flow into the sump. Then, lift the vehicle on a ramp or suitable axle stands, locate the drain plug underneath the oil sump, position a container to collect the used oil, and unscrew the plug to allow the oil to drain out (to aid drainage, open the filler cap on the rocker cover).

Updated on 14 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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