I used this at my job as lube tech today. We only do a dozen fiats a year if that. It worked exactly like you said with the wobble and two extensions. I wrote it down in our notes for next time. Thanks!
Haha yeah this is one of the more involved ones. How do you like the Abarth? I really considered buying one instead of my Fiesta ST when I was in the market.
@@speedygarage264 surprisingly pretty good, I really like it. So much in fact I bought another, a 2017 Tourismo “hotted up” that my wife drives. Also, an excellent car.
New to European cars, Fiat 500, 2012. You might warn that it would be a good idea to use a 6 point socket. On mine the oil filter is easier to access if the plastic cover is removed. Good video, thanks.
Never did it before, and service is getting harder and harder to find for the FIAT (the dodgeramfiat dealer is losing interest in FIAT customers here). Thanks for the info on ramps versus jacks.
Wow, that absolutely blows. Fiats are increasingly becoming an extreme niche enthusiast cars for the daring as even mechanics are turning their backs on them.
It’s just physically difficult. If you don’t have some relatively unconventional tools (wobbles, extensions, etc), you need to either buy them or get someone else to do it forever.
Just a note to help people out who change their own oil. What works really good for draining your oil into, is a couple used laundry detergent bottles. It's handy, and convenient when you have to take your used oil to be recycled.
thx. after all these years I finally figured out how to stop messing with those dirty oil drain pans. And I'm an automotive technician. loL@@speedygarage264
Thanks, was wondering if I had to take pan cover off to get to drain plug is what brought me here. Going to try not to, have wide oil for mess. Neck is fused together at C1 & 2 from broken spine, can't be under car long. I love my long 2 piece Eastwood ramps never move, wide, strong & come apart for side access.Always save money, to buy more toys! Good job I can take it from there. Thanks again !
Little quirky but not bad similar to my Pontiac solstice. At least the oil drain plug is facing down for easy draining when it’s on the ramp Glad the oil filter is reachable from on top of the car
dude... great video. But... re-record that you shows how to needle extension through little hole between light and metal support. Do you have a Transmission service video ?
You're right - I probably should re-record since I didn't know about the extension trick. I'll do it next time I do the oil service. I'll get a transmission one done soon since the car also needs it!
The oil level shows lower on the ramps because you hadn't started the engine yet. After you started it and backed it off thr ramps some of the oil fills the filter housing and is held in the filter medium. This probably why you don’t see it happen when you prefilled filters on other cars.
Tip for the oil getting all over the cross member just cut a bottles bottom off and a hole bit enough for drain and a magnet above it and slip in on (this is the only reason i can think of that NO ONE will get this cars oil changed)
Clicked on this video just to see how you remove the oil filter housing. Every time I change my oil its a pain in the butt getting it out of the engine
Why don’t you mention the engine in title oder description?? I don’t get it.. The steps and the tools you need differ between the engines used for the fiat 500
@@speedygarage264 aah alright, i didn’t know that 🙃 in Europe we have about 5 different Pretrol und 1 Diesel Engine for the fiat 500. The Position and the type of filters and screws differ in those
Show the top of the filter so they can see the nipple The online search gives different filter numbers per brand and some of the results may be incorrect the correct 1 has the unique top wit a nipple
Brother, there’s a hole on the top of the bumper so you can directly reach the filter housing with a long extension without the use of Wobblies. Wobbly slips on that plastic housing and strips it, you’ll need a new one. If you’re gonna do something, especially making a video about how to do something, do it 100% right.
@@JOESMITH-bx8qvfor real lol. This is such a great informative guide that's very accessible to the average person. A small thing like that doesn't warrant such a comment smh
Put a deflector on the cross-member so that oil doesn't get on it. Use paper towels when removing the oil filter so that oil doesn't get on it. Do NOT use the word "supple" to describe ANYTHING EVER!!! Do not criticize others for over-torquing when you yourself are under-torquing. Do not measure the oil while the car is on the ramps (not level); you can simply back the car down the ramps and then measure the oil (not rocket science). Kirkland oil and Mann filters? 5W-30? Thumbs down.
There’s a hole to feed the extension through so that you can get straight to the oil filter cover.
You're right - I didn't learn about this till after I made the video! Thanks for sharing though, hope the rest was helpful!
What do you mean “a hole”? Thx
They are charging crazy for an oil change right now. I decided to learn how to do it myself so thank you for this video really helped a lot!
Glad it helped! Overpriced service is what convinced me to learn how to work on cars in the first place!
You will damage your car by following this video.
I used this at my job as lube tech today. We only do a dozen fiats a year if that. It worked exactly like you said with the wobble and two extensions. I wrote it down in our notes for next time. Thanks!
Glad it helped!! Thank you for commenting!
Best part is you told us what size bolts they are. Thank you
Thank you! Did my first oil change today thanks to this video!
Well done mate. I changed the oil and filter on my 2011 Abarth…once. I now pay my mechanic to do it😅 My previous Suzuki Swift Sport was so easy!!
Haha yeah this is one of the more involved ones. How do you like the Abarth? I really considered buying one instead of my Fiesta ST when I was in the market.
@@speedygarage264 surprisingly pretty good, I really like it. So much in fact I bought another, a 2017 Tourismo “hotted up” that my wife drives. Also, an excellent car.
New to European cars, Fiat 500, 2012. You might warn that it would be a good idea to use a 6 point socket. On mine the oil filter is easier to access if the plastic cover is removed. Good video, thanks.
Truly Thank you for this video.
Never did it before, and service is getting harder and harder to find for the FIAT (the dodgeramfiat dealer is losing interest in FIAT customers here). Thanks for the info on ramps versus jacks.
Yes - I've noticed that too about the dealers! Unfortunate for sure.
Wow, that absolutely blows. Fiats are increasingly becoming an extreme niche enthusiast cars for the daring as even mechanics are turning their backs on them.
As a Fiat owner I feel like everyone should know how to change the oil because apparently it's next to a possible for anyone to actually change it
It is a real shame how hard it is to get Fiat service anywhere in America.
Pep boys did it for us! Just letting anyone know if they’re looking for a place
It’s just physically difficult. If you don’t have some relatively unconventional tools (wobbles, extensions, etc), you need to either buy them or get someone else to do it forever.
Just a note to help people out who change their own oil. What works really good for draining your oil into, is a couple used laundry detergent bottles. It's handy, and convenient when you have to take your used oil to be recycled.
Great tip!
thx. after all these years I finally figured out how to stop messing with those dirty oil drain pans. And I'm an automotive technician. loL@@speedygarage264
Thanks, was wondering if I had to take pan cover off to get to drain plug is what brought me here. Going to try not to, have wide oil for mess. Neck is fused together at C1 & 2 from broken spine, can't be under car long. I love my long 2 piece Eastwood ramps never move, wide, strong & come apart for side access.Always save money, to buy more toys! Good job I can take it from there. Thanks again !
Glad it helped!
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Little quirky but not bad similar to my Pontiac solstice. At least the oil drain plug is facing down for easy draining when it’s on the ramp
Glad the oil filter is reachable from on top of the car
great explanation, thank you!
Thank you my friend excellent tutorial
Thank you very much for doing this video. Is full synthetic better than a blend?
Definitely better to go full synthetic!
dude... great video. But... re-record that you shows how to needle extension through little hole between light and metal support. Do you have a Transmission service video ?
You're right - I probably should re-record since I didn't know about the extension trick. I'll do it next time I do the oil service.
I'll get a transmission one done soon since the car also needs it!
Thank you for the video! Do you have a link for the replacement plug?
Why didn't you get the aluminum filter cap replacement?
I will for the next one!
Nice, thanks. Had no idea that thing was the filter. I'm used to longitudinal engines so this thing is all sideways on me lol
I there, great video 👍🏻 do you know if the fiat 500 automatic need a gear box oil change ??
“Good for the life of the car” is what they’ll tell you. But change it every 80-100k miles if you care about the “life” of the car.
The oil level shows lower on the ramps because you hadn't started the engine yet. After you started it and backed it off thr ramps some of the oil fills the filter housing and is held in the filter medium. This probably why you don’t see it happen when you prefilled filters on other cars.
Tip for the oil getting all over the cross member just cut a bottles bottom off and a hole bit enough for drain and a magnet above it and slip in on (this is the only reason i can think of that NO ONE will get this cars oil changed)
Great idea! I'll have to try that next time.
Thank you for your upload 🎉
Trouble getting it up? I think they have pills for that
Thanks man!
Happy to help!
5w-40 and 4 qts. per manual.
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Thanks 👍👍👍
@@Vladimir-Poopin , Uh mine calls for 5W40 on the oil filler cap & the owners manual.
Not my year.
Thought Fiat 500 uses 5w40 ideally although it can also use 5w30, but 5w40 is recommended
It's just as likely that it was running the engine while taking it off the ramps filled the filter and filter housing that brought the oil level down.
Clicked on this video just to see how you remove the oil filter housing. Every time I change my oil its a pain in the butt getting it out of the engine
😂😂 pay the extra 5 just to put Kirkland oil in it im dead 😂😂
Why don’t you mention the engine in title oder description?? I don’t get it..
The steps and the tools you need differ between the engines used for the fiat 500
I am in the United States and only 1 engine was ever offered - but you're right, I could have mentioned that information.
@@speedygarage264 aah alright, i didn’t know that 🙃 in Europe we have about 5 different Pretrol und 1 Diesel Engine for the fiat 500.
The Position and the type of filters and screws differ in those
Show the top of the filter so they can see the nipple
The online search gives different filter numbers per brand and some of the results may be incorrect the correct 1 has the unique top wit a nipple
It uses 4 quarts
Brother, there’s a hole on the top of the bumper so you can directly reach the filter housing with a long extension without the use of Wobblies. Wobbly slips on that plastic housing and strips it, you’ll need a new one. If you’re gonna do something, especially making a video about how to do something, do it 100% right.
Thank you for pointing this out, I will add a note in the description.
Give him a break...
@@JOESMITH-bx8qvfor real lol. This is such a great informative guide that's very accessible to the average person. A small thing like that doesn't warrant such a comment smh
The designers of this car should try replacing this filter themselves...
Get an oil extractor and save yourself from all this unnecessary work.
Yes, this is unfortunately one of the more involved oil changes...
“Don’t like getting it too close to full” you won’t overfill it like that.
Just add what the oil capacity is supposed to be and you won’t have issues.
If your low just top it off with water.
@@snakeplisken2123if you add water make sure to add a bit of detergent too help it mix
Put a deflector on the cross-member so that oil doesn't get on it. Use paper towels when removing the oil filter so that oil doesn't get on it. Do NOT use the word "supple" to describe ANYTHING EVER!!! Do not criticize others for over-torquing when you yourself are under-torquing. Do not measure the oil while the car is on the ramps (not level); you can simply back the car down the ramps and then measure the oil (not rocket science). Kirkland oil and Mann filters? 5W-30? Thumbs down.
Italian can made this car only🎉
The best
Very helpful, thank you.