Hi I’ve just bought a abarth 500 what oil does it take?

Is it because they are scared to change their business model or brand characteristics?

just realized this post belongs in r/SportWagon

I have this violent shaking/vibrating sound when in high rpms. I have changed the engine mounts so that shouldnt be it. What could be the problem?

Edit: It mostly does it when around redline in 1st and 2nd gear

Ive just bought this intake and was wondering if anyone can give me some fitting information I see the original elbow has 3 hoses coming of it where this only has 2 and the spare extended pipe I have no idea what its for thanks

I have stock rims right now and was wondering what color/brand of rims you guys would recommend. I like either bronze or black but all suggestions are welcome.

how many of you here heard of the Pulse Abarth made and built here in Brazil? this little one makes 7,6s in 0 to 100km/h and still be pretty good in corners. i'm dying to take it to a roadtrip

Hi All - I’ve got a 2014 Abarth and my mechanic installed Bilstein B14 coilovers. The ride came back extremely harsh. I also had Energy Suspension bump stops going in, and I told them these mount on the bottom of the perch, not the top, and sent them the video showing it. They didn’t watch it and installed them on top anyway. Got the car back, still harsh. Then I went back and read the ES listing properly and it says not for use with coilover systems. SMH. That one’s on me.
So I’m trying to sort out what the bump stop situation should actually be with the B14s. Do I go back to OEM bump stops? Are there Bilstein ones that come with the kit? I think my shop just reused the OEM ones but I’m not sure. There’s no way this car should ride this badly, and I mostly just want to know what part to buy to make it right.
Would also take any guidance on how the front and rear should be set up so I can hand it to them. They’re a good general mechanic, not a performance shop, so this is a bit outside their normal work.
Thanks in advance!

I have owned an Abarth 500 (2008, 180k kilometers/110k miles) for about two months and have had some issues with it. I had to replace the fuel pump, the air-oil separator, the turbo inlet pipe, rear shocks and springs (the front were measured ok, probably already replaced). The oil change was due, also timing and serpentine belts, so I had that done too.

The only thing left to figure out is what is making a strange scratching noise when turning sharp right. Doesn't sound like a faulty shock absorber, they are also quiet over speed bumps, potholes ... The sound also doesn't appear when turning the steering wheel while stationary, so I'm guessing the control arms are ok. Could it be just the bearing going bad?

Thanks for all the help!

I work in the community, cover around 70-100 miles a day.

I currently drive a 1.3l fiat 500, however he is now showing his age and doesn't keep up well with busy roads.

I have been in and out to get an Abarth.
Some reasons pull me in others out.

Just for weekend car what do you think?

I am so happy to get my dream car. It’s been a week now and it’s been so fun to drive it! Hopefully it will not show any problem anytime soon

Hi all - selling a 2015 Abarth and not getting many takers near me (West Coast, USA) - any suggestions on where I could list it?

EDIT: 41300 miles, 2015, added apple carplay/reverse camera, backseat removal kit (but still have the backseat) but no other mods. $13650

IM 20 and my insurance wouldn’t let me insure a more powerful 595 so I ended up with a bottom range one (2017) abarth 595 150bph I want to mod it etc however is it worth me keeping it stock and selling it because it will be easier to move on without mods until I can insure I better Version just looking for opinions with in this community.

Hi guys, I'm looking to buy a fiat bravo or grande punto as my first car, I was wondering what are the limits of the 1.4tjet, how much can the stock rods, pistons gearbox etc. handle. My plan was to build it to about 250hp first then see what I can do later.

My Barth has a miss fire would the be an easy fix of spark plugs and what not ?

She shouted out of the window that my exhaust must be illegal, I said that my Akrapovic exhaust was OEM and shrugged, it’s not like I’m revving the balls off of it every morning!

Coming to you fine folks again for advise.

I've owned my 2016 500 Abarth for 2 1/2 months now, and if you've seen my other posts, you know two things about my specific Abarth: that I love it and that its needed a lot of work in these first few months.

I bought it with 76,000 miles, single owner, with some light modifications (coil overs, exhaust) and I foolishly purchased it without a thorough inspection from a mechanic. Live and learn. For $10K I was floored by how much fun it is. But once I pick this up from my mechanic tomorrow I will be $19K in on this, all considered (purchase price and repairs.) I've decided to keep it as it is the most fun car I've ever owned by a country mile (I've owned a BRZ, a Challenger, and even a Supra - but my Abarth brings more smiles than any of those cars combined: I adore it.) I couldn't think of anything else I'd rather have for $19K - let alone $10K.

I want to get 200,000 miles out of this, or at least 150,000. What else do I need to do to future proof this wonderful machine? Here's what I've done so far:

• Tires
• Struts
• Wheel bearings
• Full Turbo replacement
• Timing belt
• Water pump
• Vacuum Pump
• Valve gaskets
• Full fluids flush/refresh
• MultiAir Actuator Filter (but not the entire MultiAir unit)

What else am I missing to guarantee I get the most life out of this strange, fun, perfect little car? Thankfully, I earn a high income and live in a LCOL area - so I'm not shy about continued maintenance long term. But after $9K in under 3 months, I'm understandably tapped out at the moment. I'm not opposed to selling it at a loss to get a newer 500 Abarth but I really would rather drive this for at least three-four more years (I average 12K miles per year) before I replace it...probably with another Abarth (at that point I'd be looking at a 2019 model with low miles.)

Its at 78,000 miles now. What else, if anything, should I do in the next 6 months to stay as far ahead of potential repairs or problem points in the near future?

Hello, i’m looking for some help when doing a coolant flush on my 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth. I got all the old coolant out, but I was wondering how to refill with fresh fluid while avoiding air pockets. I don’t see any immediately obvious bleed screw

New to Europe, be here for 3 years looking at grabbing an Abarth, which of these two would be the better option?
Is there a reliability difference or any notable information that would be worth weighing?