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How do you bleed a Fiat Punto radiator?

How do you bleed a Fiat Punto radiator?

A Punto has two bleed screws: One on the top of the radiator and one at the back of the engine on the heater hose.

  1. Undo both screws.
  2. Fill header tank right to the top.
  3. Squeeze all the hoses.
  4. Keep repeating this until a fair amount of coolant is coming out of both bleed screws.
  5. Do up the back one.

Where is the city function on a Fiat Punto?

Fiat Punto / Fiat Punto Owner’s Manual / Dashboard and controls / Dualdrive electric power steering system / Activation/deactivation (CITY function) To connect/disconnect the CITY function, push the button located on the central tunnel . Activation of this function is indicated by the word CITY on the instrument panel (see figures beside).

How much does a Fiat thermostat cost?

Mine cost 40 euros at a local auto parts store. And this particular thermostat fits to many other Fiat/A-Romeos. Below are some instructions, I cannot be held liable for any mistakes or damages ensued from following these… First remove the battery. Second drain the coolant by loosening the lowest coolant hose.

How to reset the odometer on a Fiat Grande Punto?

Turn the ignition switch to “Off.” Press and hold the trip odometer reset button. Turn the ignition switch to “On.” Do not start the engine. Release the trip odometer reset button after the service display counts down from 10 to 0 and the service light resets. “Fiat Grande Punto, North American Version, 2010 Owners Manual”; Fiat Group; 2009

What’s the best way to replace a car thermostat?

Mix a coctail of 50/50 water/coolant. Add coolant 1 liter at a time so you know how much you have put in… It should take in about 2 litres with ease. Then start the car and let it idle for about 10 minutes with the coolant reservor cap off and in-car heater in red-hot and blower set in 4.

Mine cost 40 euros at a local auto parts store. And this particular thermostat fits to many other Fiat/A-Romeos. Below are some instructions, I cannot be held liable for any mistakes or damages ensued from following these… First remove the battery. Second drain the coolant by loosening the lowest coolant hose.

Mix a coctail of 50/50 water/coolant. Add coolant 1 liter at a time so you know how much you have put in… It should take in about 2 litres with ease. Then start the car and let it idle for about 10 minutes with the coolant reservor cap off and in-car heater in red-hot and blower set in 4.

How long does it take to change a thermostat?

Thermostat changed today at the 127k mark. Judging by the hose clamps, the original thermo was still on. Took 4,5 hours to do though, as mine has the original air intake hoses, and I live the slow life….

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Ruth Doyle