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Useful information about this Italian brand

The birth of FIAT

Fiat Automobiles SpA, originally FIAT, is an Italian automobile manufacturer, a subsidiary of FCA Italy SpA, part of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (formerly Fiat SpA). Fiat Automobiles was founded in January 2007 when Fiat reorganised its car business. Its history goes back to 1899 when the first Fiat car, the Fiat 4 HP, was produced.

In 1970, FIAT Automobiles had more than 100,000 employees in Italy, when production in that country was the highest at 1.4 million cars. As of 2002, FIAT built more than 1 million vehicles at six plants in Italy. FIAT also produced railway engines, military vehicles, agricultural tractors, aircraft and weapons such as the Fiat-Revelli Modello 1914.

FIAT database

The overviews below contain many useful service intervals and tips on the most recent Alfa Romeo models. The intervals and guidelines are only an indication, circumstances can occur that cause a garage to give a different advice.

When to replace a FIAT timing belt

The timing belt or chain is essential for (almost) any combustion engine, without it there can be no combustion. This is because the timing belt ensures that the camshaft, the crankshaft and the valves are driven by means of this belt or chain. Nearly all FIAT vehicles have a timing belt which must be replaced periodically. The intervals that we know about for each model are listed below:

Tyre pressure Fiat

You should check your Fiat's tyre pressure monthly so you can enjoy optimal performance. In addition, wrong tyre pressure can cause high fuel consumption and the tyres may wear out faster or irregularly. On the following pages you will find an overview of tyre pressures for your Fiat:

Lamps for Fiat

Want to change the bulbs on your Fiat but don't know what type of car bulb you need? On this car bulbs Fiat page, we have collected a list containing all lamps.

Wiper gauges

Looking for windscreen wiper sizes for Fiat models? At this page The sizes of the most popular models.

Which engine oil Fiat

Changing engine oil on time is crucial for the condition of your engine. In addition, it is important to know which engine oil you need. The service booklet generally always lists the appropriate engine oil.

Want to know which engine oil to put in other Fiat models? Then use Kroon oil's handy search tool:

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