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The Damage Caused by Poor Quality Lubricants on a Fiat Grande Punto

Model: Fiat Punto MK 3, Punto EVO, 199, Grandepunto - Years 2005-2018
Part: Checks and maintenance

In this video, the YouTuber shows us the damage that poor quality lubricants can cause; in this case, on a Fiat Grande Punto, but applicable to all cars. Oil was leaking from the first cylinder, clogging and shorting the spark plug, causing the vehicle to run on three cylinders. Upon inspection of the engine, the piston rings were full of sludge, and the cylinder head, despite having less than 90,000 miles, was deemed unusable; the oil sump looked like a sewer in Calcutta; all this because poor quality lubricant was used. When you go to your mechanic for an oil change, demand high-quality oil, otherwise, you will face the issues we've seen, and the damage is irreversible; now, to fix this engine, significant (and costly) work is required that could have been avoided simply by using high-quality oil.

Updated on 5 August 2026 by ScegliAuto

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On the Peugeot 407, the boot may become stuck, possibly due to a problem with the control button or the lock actuator. In such cases, you can perform an emergency opening by following the simple procedure shown in this tutorial. First, open the rear doors, then lower the seat back by operating the release lever. Next, go inside the boot, locate the lock, and manually operate it using a flathead screwdriver. The boot will then be free to open.

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