Change Car Air Filter Fiat Punto
Change Car Air Filter
| Estimated time | 0h30–0h30 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~50£ |
| Difficulty | Very easy |
What is the role of the Fiat Punto air filter?
All the oxygen the engine needs passes through the air filter. Dust is abrasive and can cause premature engine wear. A clogged filter also causes increased fuel consumption and reduced performance.
When should you change the Fiat Punto air filter?
Generally replace every 20,000–40,000 km or every 1–2 years. In dusty environments or for frequent off-road use, replace more frequently.
Is it difficult to change the Fiat Punto air filter?
Difficulty level 1/5: very easy. The air filter is normally very accessible. The whole operation takes 5–10 minutes and requires no tools in most cases.
3 models covered
| Model | Year Range | Engines covered | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punto 1993-2000 | 1993-2000 | 1.1 8V 55 Petrol (176A6000), 1.1 8V 55 Petrol (176B2000), 1.2 16V 85 Petrol (176B9000), 1.2 8V 60 Petrol (176A7000), 1.2 8V 60 Petrol (176B1000), 1.2 8V 60 Petrol (176B4000), 1.2 8V 75 Petrol (176A8000), 1.4 8V GT Petrol (176B6000), 1.7 8V 60 TD Diesel (176B7000), 1.7 8V 70 TD D… | Diesel, Petrol |
| Punto 2000-2012 | 2000-2012 | 1.2 16V Petrol (188A5000), 1.2 8V BiPower, CNG CNG,Petrol (188A4000), 1.2 8V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (188A4000), 1.3 16V JTD Diesel (188A9000), 1.4 16V Petrol (843A1000), 1.8 16V Petrol (183A1000), 1.8 16V Petrol (188A6000), 1.9 8V JTD Diesel (188A2000), 1.9 8V JTD Diesel (188A7000), 1… | CNG, Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
| Punto 2009-2025 | 2009-2025 | 0.9 8V TwinAir Petrol (199B6000), 0.9 8V TwinAir Petrol (199B7000), 0.9 8V TwinAir, -LPG LPG,Petrol (312A2000), 1.2 8V 69 Petrol (169A4000), 1.2 8V Petrol (199A4000), 1.2 8V Petrol (199B9000), 1.3 16V MultiJet Diesel (199A2000), 1.3 16V MultiJet Diesel (199B1000), 1.3 16V MultiJ… | CNG, Diesel, LPG, Petrol |