Abarth Maintenance Plans

This Abarth maintenance plan page brings together typical service items and intervals across the 500, 595, 695, Grande Punto and Punto ranges. Exact requirements can vary by engine and model year, so always match the schedule to your specific Abarth and its service history.

Select your Abarth model below to view the online service schedule for your specific engine.

Servicing by engine type

Abarth petrol engine maintenance (T-Jet and MultiAir)

Most Abarth models use turbocharged petrol engines, so regular oil and filter changes are key to protecting the turbo and maintaining performance. Depending on engine and schedule, oil service is typically listed at 15,000-30,000 km or 12 months, and short-trip or hard-driven cars often benefit from sticking to the earlier end of that range. Alongside the oil service, keep an eye on coolant condition and levels, check for intake and boost leaks, and inspect auxiliary belts and hoses for age-related cracking. Spark plugs and ignition components are also worth prioritising on high-output turbo petrol engines, as worn plugs can trigger misfires and poor running.

Common service operations for Abarth

The operations table below summarises common scheduled maintenance tasks, such as oil service and routine inspections. Use it as a guide, then confirm the exact interval for your engine, as Abarth schedules can differ across T-Jet and MultiAir variants.

Operation Typical interval Notes
Oil and filter changeDepending on engineVaries by engine and recommended oil grade
Air filter30,000 to 60,000 kmMore often in urban or dusty driving
Cabin filter15,000 to 30,000 km or 1 yearAffects air conditioning and air quality
Brake fluid2 years (all models)Regardless of mileage
CoolantPer manufacturer (typically 5 years or 100,000 km)Check level and condition (colour, deposits) at every service
Front brake padsDepending on use (typically 30,000 to 60,000 km)Wear depends on driving style and load carried
Timing beltvaries by engineInterval varies widely by engine
Spark plugs (petrol)30,000 to 60,000 kmPetrol engines only

Abarth electronic diagnostics

If an engine management light comes on, start with an OBD2 scan and save the DTCs before replacing parts. A simple code reader can point you towards the system involved: powertrain codes (P) often relate to fuel, ignition, boost control and emissions; body (B) covers comfort and electrical items; chassis (C) is braking and stability systems; network (U) flags communication faults between modules. For code lookups and guidance, see Abarth OBD fault codes.

What the Abarth manual covers

Knowing when to service is only half the job; the next step is doing the work correctly and safely. A Haynes repair manual gives model-specific procedures, tightening sequences and torque settings, plus diagrams to help with access, routing and refitting. It also helps you plan parts and consumables for the job, from filters and spark plugs to coolant and auxiliary belts. Choose the manual that matches your Abarth’s year and model to get coverage tailored to the exact systems fitted.

Abarth manual