FIAT Palio 1.2 - Issues

npraneethreddy · 17th September 2009, 15:26

Hi All,
Thanks for all the advice...
I will add 2T oil in petrol... but, I am still skeptical on adding 2T to petrol... But since you people have used and found it to be working.. i will also try it my car...

- I will get the spark plugs and injectors checked .
- I plan to install Phillips Rally H1 100W & H7 8W (with cutout)...

@Ravveendrra - May I contact you when I am in Hyderabad...

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Originally Posted by Ravveendrra

There are several workshops and mechanics in Hyderabad who do a good job on Fiats and Palios. I have not tried Solar but have heard several complaints about them,

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Originally Posted by kri$hna

I too agree with this method. It is a good trial and if your problem is set, then decarb again wud not be required, praneeth.

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Originally Posted by FERRO

+1.
one of the Injectors maybe faulty. better get it checked before other.

TracerBullet · 17th September 2009, 15:39

Hi Ravveendrra,

How will adding 2T oil to petrol help?

I am trying to find any threads that could help me out here but I am not able to find any.

Thanks in advance

Ravveendrra · 17th September 2009, 18:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by npraneethreddy

Hi All,
Thanks for all the advice...
I will add 2T oil in petrol... but, I am still skeptical on adding 2T to petrol... But since you people have used and found it to be working.. i will also try it my car...

- I will get the spark plugs and injectors checked .
- I plan to install Phillips Rally H1 100W & H7 8W (with cutout)...

@Ravveendrra - May I contact you when I am in Hyderabad...

You are welcome to contact me anytime.

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Originally Posted by TracerBullet

Hi Ravveendrra,

How will adding 2T oil to petrol help?

I am trying to find any threads that could help me out here but I am not able to find any.

Thanks in advance

Here is the link to the thread with a whole lot of information, gyan, debate etc. : http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/techni...-oil-fuel.html

You may also read my opening post http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/test-d...ml#post1271071 in my thread: http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/test-d...-2nd-hand.html

Let me add here that I have been giving my cars 2T oil treatment once in a while since 1990 or thereabouts, I have always noticed the improvement and have not noticed any damage or harm.

Cheers,

TracerBullet · 18th September 2009, 09:18

Thanks Ravveendrra. I will try this with my car too.

npraneethreddy · 18th September 2009, 12:20

Hello All,

I am planing to change engine oil from Mineral to Synthetic. Please adivce me on which brand and grade is suitable for my Palio 1.2.

Seeler_Rebeiro · 18th September 2009, 16:13

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Originally Posted by npraneethreddy

Hello All,

I am planing to change engine oil from Mineral to Synthetic. Please adivce me on which brand and grade is suitable for my Palio 1.2.

I have a Perol 1.6 - try "Shell Helix Ultra 5W-40 Fully Synthetic"

neoonwheels · 18th September 2009, 17:10

You can also check out Selenia 5W-40 K. Its FIAT recommended synthetic oil. I have put this in my car and have driven 1.5K after that. The engine has become smooth and rev happy. Mileage is marginally improved.

npraneethreddy · 18th September 2009, 17:14

One more question
- Now my engine is on 100% mineral oil, do i need to do Engine flush before Adding Synthetic oil or is it not required at all.

How would this cost me.

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Originally Posted by neoonwheels

You can also check out Selenia 5W-40 K. Its FIAT recommended synthetic oil. I have put this in my car and have driven 1.5K after that. The engine has become smooth and rev happy. Mileage is marginally improved.

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Originally Posted by Seeler_Rebeiro

I have a Perol 1.6 - try "Shell Helix Ultra 5W-40 Fully Synthetic"

Seeler_Rebeiro · 19th September 2009, 13:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by npraneethreddy

One more question
- Now my engine is on 100% mineral oil, do i need to do Engine flush before Adding Synthetic oil or is it not required at all.

How would this cost me.

A flush is recommended. Depends on your service cente, usually one unit of flush + labour should cost around Rs 440 in Mumbai. Go for Selenia, since it is recommended by FIAT and used on their other cars.

And yes, you will also need to change the oil filter.

npraneethreddy · 21st September 2009, 13:07

Hello,

I have installed new Phillips H1 100W & H7 80W in my Palio.
from the first use I find there is a improvement in the lighting. Will again check it when i travel to Hyderabad.

One question, Will this high power bulbs drain the battery.

neoonwheels · 22nd September 2009, 10:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by npraneethreddy

One more question
- Now my engine is on 100% mineral oil, do i need to do Engine flush before Adding Synthetic oil or is it not required at all.

How would this cost me.

No flushing is required if the original engine oil does not contain any metal particals or dust when you get it out. Selenia 5W-40 K (Petrol) oil costs 610/- per liter. It takes 3 liters for a 1.2 Palio.

npraneethreddy · 22nd September 2009, 17:07

Hello All,

For the last couple of days i have been observing that, car is pulling to left side and I get a feeling like traveling on a Boat. What could be the Problem. I have checked the Air pressure and recently done the Alignment and balancing of Wheels.

vrprabhu · 22nd September 2009, 17:21

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Originally Posted by neoonwheels

No flushing is required if the original engine oil does not contain any metal particals or dust when you get it out. Selenia 5W-40 K (Petrol) oil costs 610/- per liter. It takes 3 liters for a 1.2 Palio.

I had my car (1.2 NV ELX) serviced yesterday - I used Castrol Magnatech. I had a new can opened, and there was less than 1/2 litre left over after topping up. I was told it takes in about 3.6 litres to fill completely - checked the oil level through dip stick, and I showed full.
BTW, where do you get your car serviced?

ritedhawan · 22nd September 2009, 17:28

My car had the same problem, used to give an explosive sound , only difference is that you get it on idle whilst i got it in my car high up in the rpm meter.Now, i used to get regular service done, which included periodic oil , filter(s), sparks plugs replaced .., etc. My car's engine was flushed and i had it de-carbonized . Yet, at high power band, there used to be an explosion followed up with knocking.Finally, with the assistance of our preferred mechanic , we identified that the problem was the ignition coil which was causing a misfire at one of the cyclinders!. I got the ignition coil replaced , and since then there has been no misfires.

neoonwheels · 23rd September 2009, 10:42

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Originally Posted by vrprabhu

I had my car (1.2 NV ELX) serviced yesterday - I used Castrol Magnatech. I had a new can opened, and there was less than 1/2 litre left over after topping up. I was told it takes in about 3.6 litres to fill completely - checked the oil level through dip stick, and I showed full.
BTW, where do you get your car serviced?

Since last couple of years I am getting it serviced at BU bhandari wakad. For my car it took, 3 liters of engine oil. I changed to Selenia as FIAT uses the same oil in Linea and Punto.

17th September 2009, 15:39	#17
TracerBullet BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 38 Thanked: 5 Times	Hi Ravveendrra, How will adding 2T oil to petrol help? I am trying to find any threads that could help me out here but I am not able to find any. Thanks in advance
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18th September 2009, 09:18	#19
TracerBullet BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 38 Thanked: 5 Times	Thanks Ravveendrra. I will try this with my car too.
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18th September 2009, 12:20	#20
npraneethreddy BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 28 Thanked: Once	Hello All, I am planing to change engine oil from Mineral to Synthetic. Please adivce me on which brand and grade is suitable for my Palio 1.2.
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18th September 2009, 17:10	#22
neoonwheels Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 2,070 Thanked: 1,882 Times View My Garage	You can also check out Selenia 5W-40 K. Its FIAT recommended synthetic oil. I have put this in my car and have driven 1.5K after that. The engine has become smooth and rev happy. Mileage is marginally improved.
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21st September 2009, 13:07	#25
npraneethreddy BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 28 Thanked: Once	Hello, I have installed new Phillips H1 100W & H7 80W in my Palio. from the first use I find there is a improvement in the lighting. Will again check it when i travel to Hyderabad. One question, Will this high power bulbs drain the battery.
	() Thanks

22nd September 2009, 17:07	#27
npraneethreddy BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 28 Thanked: Once	Hello All, For the last couple of days i have been observing that, car is pulling to left side and I get a feeling like traveling on a Boat. What could be the Problem. I have checked the Air pressure and recently done the Alignment and balancing of Wheels.
	() Thanks

22nd September 2009, 17:28	#29
ritedhawan BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Noida Posts: 344 Thanked: 689 Times	My car had the same problem, used to give an explosive sound , only difference is that you get it on idle whilst i got it in my car high up in the rpm meter.Now, i used to get regular service done, which included periodic oil , filter(s), sparks plugs replaced .., etc. My car's engine was flushed and i had it de-carbonized . Yet, at high power band, there used to be an explosion followed up with knocking.Finally, with the assistance of our preferred mechanic , we identified that the problem was the ignition coil which was causing a misfire at one of the cyclinders!. I got the ignition coil replaced , and since then there has been no misfires.
	() Thanks