They one time didn't use Selenium i got various dash warnings indicating engine issues. Drained and replaced with Selenium, all good after a few runs. Learned my lesson. 2010 1.4 170bhp.
I used Castrol Edge 5-40 which conforms to the C3 ACEA. When I had my Chrysler Delta with the 1.4 multiair, 140 hp from 2014 to 2021. I never had any problems...
I prefer to use Selenia Quadrifoglio 5W-40 - for 1.75 TBI Engine. Replacing oil for every 30.000 is dramatic nonsense - it will kill your engine especially when you have MultiAir. I prefer to change it every 10.000km with all filters.
Simple; always abide by the certification standard. On my current Giulietta, the oil standard is Fiat 9.55535-GH2. Currently (seems to be the case for all I can find) only Selenias are "certified" for Fiat standard. But you will find manufacturers that produce oils with certain spec even if not undergoing the manufacturer's certification programme. In my case, I can use the Selenia, but Motul, Fuchs and Ravenol all have a -GH2 product
I have three cars equipped with the Fiat 1.9 turbo diesel and I use the same oil in all three - Mannol 5w-30 ACEA c3 Fully Synthetic. It meets Dexos 2 (GM) and BMW LL04 (Longlife). Part number is MN7908 and it costs around £15 for 5 litres. I also use Mannol coolant and oils in my family fleet of petrol cars (including an E39 540i) never had any problems and I do an annual oil and filter change (under 10k) each summer for all five cars.
Have to thank you for your old video on removing the door cards from the front doors of the Giulietta. The vinyl on mine has shrunk so they are off to the motor trimmer to be fixed.
With a Euro 6 multi air 170, it's 0/30 and I really check now. . A while ago I thought it was getting a little lumpy for a second on start up but no issues.. A service at dealer & put 5/40 (euro 5) oil in and multi air went to bag of spanners on start up. Like running on 3 cylinders Multi air replaced by dealer.. I found shell helix ect ultra has fiat GS1 spec and using it fine, it's nice and clean inside rocker. Liquid moly also do a 0/30 up to spec.. My point is check the spec the car takes as changes over cars life cycle, and check ACEA, manufacturer spec and not just viscosity.. And finally check service invoices for correct oils !
It is also important to comply with the certifications (E.G. FIAT 9.55535-S1), I have had issues due to ash and sulfur composition, even though the previous oil was ACEA C2 too!
Pretty clear.. I´ve recently bought a 2015 Giulietta petrol engine 170 cv multiair, and as always with a new car I took it to oil & filters change a couple of days ago. My initial doubt was between 0w 30 or 5w40 because my handbook was not clear deciding for the last one. The servicing garage recommended a Total 9000 5w40 over the Selenia they had. Since then, the check engine sign appeared frequently while driving. Now I realized that the ACEA of that oil is A3/B4 instead of the C3 recommended in the handbook (they said it´s not relevant and make minor difference in emissions. Could it be this the cause?
The multiair units are very sensitive by all accounts. Best way to tell would be to get the codes read. Get a diagnostic tool and see what the faults are. Then you’ll know. I’d probably be looking to change the oil out though. All the best 👍
In newer handbook it says 0W30 (Selenia Digitek P.E.) oil for 1.4 tb engine with MultiAir, and 5W40 (Selenia StAR P.E.) for just 1.4 tb 🤔 what do you think?)
They one time didn't use Selenium i got various dash warnings indicating engine issues. Drained and replaced with Selenium, all good after a few runs. Learned my lesson. 2010 1.4 170bhp.
I used Castrol Edge 5-40 which conforms to the C3 ACEA. When I had my Chrysler Delta with the 1.4 multiair, 140 hp from 2014 to 2021. I never had any problems...
I prefer to use Selenia Quadrifoglio 5W-40 - for 1.75 TBI Engine. Replacing oil for every 30.000 is dramatic nonsense - it will kill your engine especially when you have MultiAir. I prefer to change it every 10.000km with all filters.
Simple; always abide by the certification standard.
On my current Giulietta, the oil standard is Fiat 9.55535-GH2. Currently (seems to be the case for all I can find) only Selenias are "certified" for Fiat standard. But you will find manufacturers that produce oils with certain spec even if not undergoing the manufacturer's certification programme. In my case, I can use the Selenia, but Motul, Fuchs and Ravenol all have a -GH2 product
I have three cars equipped with the Fiat 1.9 turbo diesel and I use the same oil in all three - Mannol 5w-30 ACEA c3 Fully Synthetic. It meets Dexos 2 (GM) and BMW LL04 (Longlife). Part number is MN7908 and it costs around £15 for 5 litres. I also use Mannol coolant and oils in my family fleet of petrol cars (including an E39 540i) never had any problems and I do an annual oil and filter change (under 10k) each summer for all five cars.
Have to thank you for your old video on removing the door cards from the front doors of the Giulietta. The vinyl on mine has shrunk so they are off to the motor trimmer to be fixed.
With a Euro 6 multi air 170, it's 0/30 and I really check now.
. A while ago I thought it was getting a little lumpy for a second on start up but no issues..
A service at dealer & put 5/40 (euro 5) oil in and multi air went to bag of spanners on start up. Like running on 3 cylinders
Multi air replaced by dealer..
I found shell helix ect ultra has fiat GS1 spec and using it fine, it's nice and clean inside rocker.
Liquid moly also do a 0/30 up to spec..
My point is check the spec the car takes as changes over cars life cycle, and check ACEA, manufacturer spec and not just viscosity..
And finally check service invoices for correct oils !
It is also important to comply with the certifications (E.G. FIAT 9.55535-S1), I have had issues due to ash and sulfur composition, even though the previous oil was ACEA C2 too!
Pretty clear.. I´ve recently bought a 2015 Giulietta petrol engine 170 cv multiair, and as always with a new car I took it to oil & filters change a couple of days ago. My initial doubt was between 0w 30 or 5w40 because my handbook was not clear deciding for the last one. The servicing garage recommended a Total 9000 5w40 over the Selenia they had. Since then, the check engine sign appeared frequently while driving. Now I realized that the ACEA of that oil is A3/B4 instead of the C3 recommended in the handbook (they said it´s not relevant and make minor difference in emissions. Could it be this the cause?
The multiair units are very sensitive by all accounts. Best way to tell would be to get the codes read. Get a diagnostic tool and see what the faults are. Then you’ll know. I’d probably be looking to change the oil out though. All the best 👍
In newer handbook it says 0W30 (Selenia Digitek P.E.) oil for 1.4 tb engine with MultiAir, and 5W40 (Selenia StAR P.E.) for just 1.4 tb 🤔 what do you think?)
P.S. having Giulietta 2019, 1.4 TB MA 170
Go with what it says in the correct handbook for your car. Remember, mine is a 2011 model. All the best 👍