Punto II · 1999–2010

Fiat Punto 1.2 8V Punto II · 60 hp (1999 to 2010)

The Fiat Punto 1.2 8V of the Punto II generation uses the FIRE 1.2 8V petrol engine with 60 hp.

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Technical specifications

Fuel: Petrol
Power: 60 PS / 44 kW
Displacement: 1 242 cm³
Cylinders: 4
Engine code: FIRE 1.2 8V
Period covered: 1999–2010
Documented market: Europe

Transmission

Manual · 5 speeds

Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.

Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet

This version

60 hp (44 kW), front-wheel drive, 5-speed manual. Built from 1999 to 2010.

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In the range

It is the entry-level petrol version of this generation. The FIRE 1.2 8V engine is also fitted to: Fiat Panda (Panda II), Fiat Panda (Panda III / Pandina), Fiat Punto (Grande Punto / Punto Evo), Fiat 500 (500 / 500C), Ford Ka (Ka II).

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Maintenance and records

Oil and filter change

Typical interval: 30,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first.

30 000 km

12 months

Fiat 9.55535-S2 / S1 / GS1 / DS1 — Engine, model year and severe use may require a shorter interval; do not exceed the service warning. The listed oil approvals are not interchangeable: check the one for the engine.

Source [1]

Brake fluid

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

24 months

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

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Questions about this version (2)

Which engine is in the Fiat Punto 1.2 8V Punto II?

The FIRE 1.2 8V petrol engine (1 242 cc), 60 hp (44 kW).

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Which oil for the Fiat Punto 1.2 8V?

A Fiat 9.55535-S2 / S1 / GS1 / DS1-approved oil suited to the FIRE 1.2 8V engine.

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Documentary sources

[1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
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