THE FIAT 500 IS DEAD, Long Live The FIAT 500 *Motul Fluid Change*
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- Опубліковано 8 лют 2025
- Life support for a car that needs it, my Fiat 500 Abarth has been a ton of fun. I bought it sight unseen, flew to Tennessee to pick it up, drove up and down the Tail of the Dragon in it, then drove it a handful of times once it was back in KS. In that handful of times I've done a ton of work to it and today is no different. We're doing a complete fluid change to Motul, and talking about Fiat cancelling the 500 in the US. It won't be long until they pull the plug entirely. I sold mine, now we can say goodbye to Fiat. Thanks to @100PercentJake!
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#Fiat #Fiat500Abarth #CarRepair
Man, getting fired was the best thing that happened to you! Look how happy and fulfilled you look now! Greetings from Florida.
Jose Gonzalez what did he get fired from? What was his job?
He worked as a special agent with the CIA, and they thought his work on UA-cam was a security risk. You would never know it but this man did things...
Pretty sure he was happier and more successful income wise when he had a real job as well as doing videos......
Where you at in Florida? I’m in Naples!!
Jeffery Epstein I thought you were in palm beach
Daily drive my heavily modified Abarth 80 miles a day, never lets me down, and always brings a smile to my face.
Gabe makes another cameo -- he must be expensive because you can't afford him very often 😆
Budget boring Josh can't hold a candle to Gabe
Gabe would probably show up more often if John Ross lived in his garage
Driving a no longer existent brand (Saturn) to pick up parts for a no longer existent brand.. Priceless...
But Fiat still exists
Theres a trick to getting to the oil filter. You have to put the long extension through a gap in the hood, put the socket on the extension AFTER you put it through the whole and then you have perfect access
When you pour oil, the handle goes down. It pours smoother and doesn’t “glug.” That’s why it’s shaped like that. 😉
I'm one of those people that didn't forget you owned this car, was waiting for an update on this.
Loved the “and sold it”. Made me smile! Year another fun video!!
I love how this guy fixes everything he can find wrong and more on every care he flips. I would feel confident buying a car from JR . Thanks for the cool videos.
except for the p0420 code
@ChosenBC you should never fix an 0420 it’s emissions (cat delete) and I’m in KS. 💯
2:20 the billboard on the right gave me life
Sad to see you let this one go! I was hoping to see you rip it on a road trip again! Good to see Gabe as well! Positive vibes from Chicago!
For people making fun of the check engine light, JR said it's p0420... Of couse it has that, because the car has a DECAT pipe. That has nothing to do with it being a Fiat. Any car will throw a code if you remove the catalytic converter. The code can be deleted in a tune, but he hasn't done that.
ABOUT THE SPECIAL SOCKET FOR THE DRAIN PLUG
Just take a cheap 12mm hex bit socket and use a vice to pop out the hex bit from the socket. There's a hole in the socket where you can hammer out the bit with a punch. After that, just use a 10mm wrench on the part of the bit that was inside the socket to break the drain plug followed by a ratchet wrench to remove it much faster.
Once you're done draining the fluid and reinstalling the drain plug, hammer the hex bit back into the socket and reuse it on the fill plug.
Learned that last night with the help of an experienced mechanic!
That's a fun little cart =) used to own one of those. Not much space under the hood though. Nice work.
Welcome back Gabe.
I miss Gabe...........
There is a new invention just out
Its called a funnel
Used for funnelling stuff.
Working on that toy makes a mini seem spacious!
New minis so much bigger than British mini
My brother has a 2013 abarth and i had a r56 Mini Cooper s and i can tell you the engine bay of a mini is massive in comparison
The interior space isn't much different in size. Depending what mini you're talking about.
JR! You are pouring the oil wrong! Turn the jug over so the spout is on top. The height might be a bit higher but it doesn't go "glug glug splash gloop glug". It pours nice and smooth.
14:04
Fuuuucking hell bro I loved that turbo flutter after the gearshift.
Hey JR, I wanted to vent to a car guy.
I have been inspired by you everyday to get up and into the garage during quarantine to work on my car.
I hit a major road block today, because after I spent literally thousands of dollars on getting it running great and interior, (should have done interior last, but whatever) the paint shop that specifically told me that would "LOVE" to work on my car, now told me that they don't want to do my car because they suspect it has too much rust. (california car, garaged for years). They wouldn't even want to sand blast it first, because it sounds like they don't want to do my car at all. All the other paint shops I called so far keep pushing me away, because it's a 1970 car. I really don't have the facilities or time now that i'm back to work to do the body work correctly myself, and my budget is only $6k. I will try to figure this out, but my dream of driving my girl in it to a car show in August are out the window...
Anyways keep up the good work and your positivity always keeps me hopeful
What kind of car? Sounds like you may need to save a little longer and seek out a classic shop somewhere around you. I know most regular body/paint shops don't work on cars that old because they'd rather pop out 5-10 year old cars quickly. But, I guarantee you will spend more than $6k on a 1970s paint job if you want it really well done including fully stripping the old paint off and potential small rust repair. Good luck though I hope it turns out awesome!
@@JustinLaNoue Monte Carlo. And i thought $6k was a lot to have saved! Oh well back to pinching pennies another year. Thanks for the response tho Justin
Vince34 Well definitely try to find a custom/classic shop in your area and see what they say. Quoting on older cars is very hard but obtaining a solid ball park and finding someone who you can talk to about it would be the best way to start. Here in Oklahoma, for instance, there are a few great classic car restorers and builders around you just have to search their shops out.
Welcome to classic cars. Lots of shops refuse to work on anything that's not "new". They will also refuse if it looks like you're a car guy, if your car has any mods, or is not a common car. Basically the majority of shops are out there to maximize profit per hour of labor and anything that even resembles "project" or any work they don't do in an assembly line way they will flat turn down. You may not think so, seeing them have custom cars, etc, in the bay and driveway, etc. But if you pay attention those cars stay a long time. They usually belong to employees, to the owner, or their friends. Not regular customers.
My opinion is that the multiair filter change is not needed as normal maintenance. I have heard of some being clogged but it usually happens if you've had oil contamination to begin with. With proper maintenance they should never be clogged. I run the Broken Fiat Club on facebook and I see people recommending the multiair filter all the time, and honestly I don't support changing that unless you're having issues with oil codes from the multiair.
This EXACTLY. If you have a reason to change it (oiling issues, a CEL related to multiair, metal present) go for it. If not it’s just a waste of your time, the filter will be perfect. 🍻
I only use the Motul 8100 in my Abarth it’s what it likes the best, even over what the factory recommends. Also I cut the rear corner off my front belly pan so I could access the drain plug without pulling the whole pan.
That company couldn’t make a car if they tried. They made Chrysler worse. I didn’t think it was possible.
I have that same exact one! Nothing wrong yet, but I'm only 20k miles in.
Our family had a Fix It Again Tony 128 coupé back in the late-'70s/early-'80s. At least once it had the common courtesy to break down close to one of the few places that handled 'foreign cars'...
Good to see Gabe again.
Have a fiat 500 1.4 with Auto trans and from what I understand there is over 6 quarts of fluid in the trans but you took only two out*..I am wondering about removing a trans cooler return line and drain & fill that way a full 6 or seven quarts..gradually..cycling through the gears..one by one..then maybe remove the drain plug* at the end*..no filters in these so I figure a full change of fluid makes sense. .Great Video☆☆☆!
Oh, 500 is still alive... In Europe... and 100% Electric... uhhh with a gorgeous interior.
Would be amazing if they would've brought the new electric one here. I'd even like to have old 500e 🍻
In Europe we see the 500 as a girlie car. There's one in my town in pink with "eyelashes" on the headlights.
Its owner is quite hot though.
They are not big in america but the style never changes so they don’t sell well enough where in Europe they have way more options
@@WatchJRGo There are tons of old 500e electrics for sale on the west coast for really cheap. Check Craigslist in California, Oregon, & Washington.
Every time I see jr struggle with working on a car I know what car not to buy lol
I see Gabe took a break from the set of Magic Mike to make a surprise appearance on your channel. Thanks Jr. He's a rose between the two thorns (lol). Oh yeah and the Fiat 500 will be missed. Love that car!
I didn't forget. My check is in the mail.
My sister had the Fiat 500 (not the Abarth). They were really nice cars.
Great seeing Gabe again.
Interesting that the reset procedure for the oil change light is the same a my 1999 Silverado.
Similar on my Focus as well, but you hold down the gas pedal for about 10-20 sec as you put it in acc mode.
Good to see Gabe!
Gabe!!!! Great to see you back. I felt like jR's flank were exposed. Now I know different. Hope you and the fam are doing well.
such a shame. i really do like our 500x. side note: when we did the oil change and did the multiair filter a while back, we used a mopar filter. then the last change i used an STP. the 1.4 did NOT like that.
Was wondering about Mopar filter. Aha FCA. Fiat/Chrysler.
It's a shame that Fiat is leaving the US, but most of the cars shared platforms with jeeps anyway.
I was one of the few people to buy a 500 Turbo instead of the Abarth in 2013. It's a fun little car, but I'm getting rid of mine because I need to go on long trips for work frequently. The uncomfortable seats and small gas tank make it terrible for that.
Don't forget to mention this in your ad..
The thing you were saying about some 4-cylinders taking a lot of oil, I've got a 2011 Ford Fusion with the 2.5 4cyl and it takes 5.3 qts of full synthetic oil 😅 the pain.
New Sub! I purchased a Fiat 500 Abarth because if your videos! Been wrenching on it as it had some minor issues. Can't seem to figure out on little bit. I feel the car vibrating a bit and not sure if I need to replace the rear spindles and the front axles on it. Brand new tires and the wheels are balanced (Had to repair 2 of them as 1 had dents and the other had a crack).
Yo Gabe. You never know when you might get a hobbit locked in the box on your truck. It happens, it's a thing.
badass litlle car....we have the Fiat ABT here in my coutry...exhaust,tune thing flyies...beast
I'm so glad someone bought that Fiat, proof positive I'm NOT the biggest fool on the planet. Fun car till it's not.
This was a good video. Really enjoyed you doing the basic maintenance.
JR the channel definitely needs more Gabe! Hook up the blender LOL
yup, Italian engineering, lots of check engine lights. I worked on Italian built x-ray machines back in the 70s. They had hundreds of very little incandescent indicator lamps, spent many hours troubleshooting lamp circuits, haha.
Josh was benched. Gabe's back in the starting rotation. One hell of a lineup!
3:37...how you can keep ignoring that beautiful red Charger and focus the 500 instead is beyond me...😍
Always enjoyed your vids, Thanks!
Great to have Gabe back now where is Amber?
Good to see Gabe again you must have resolved his contract dispute.. Gabe for President!!!
Miss my Abarth, best exhaust note ever
Do you use motul oil in everything? Does it make a difference?
Still waiting for Amber to drive over the Fiat with her Samurai..
Yeah Fiat has really screwed the pooch in the US. What a surprise. I'd still like to see you take a totaled 124 Spyder Classica from zero to Abarth hero. I'm off to buy one of the last new ones later this year.
good to see you Gabe!
It's back! .... and it's gone!
I know the car needed to go, but I sure did enjoy this one.
Trust me, change that Multi Air filter. Multi Air failure is not cheap on these cars to replace. That filter is very important.
My brother is a HUGE fan of your channel. I have a Fiat 500L Pop or Easy with Turbo. I am getting a gear unavailable on the dash when I try to put it in gear. Any suggestions?
Great to see Gabe again! I was starting to think Uncle Sugar had done shipped him back to the sandbox.
awesome videos man!
What was the selling price and the mileage?
And how much did you spend on replacement parts? 😁
BTW, I recently bought a 2015 Abarth, stock and fully loaded, new 17 inch Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 tires, 43,000 miles (69,000 km) for $8,800 USD ($11,950 CAD). Only had minor fender benders at both ends 14 months apart which caused the previous owner's insurance to shoot way up! 😁 The dealer that sold it to me did a decent job of prepping it up. It does have surface rust around the wheel assembly components, but that's what happens when you daily drive just about anything in Canada. I might have to replace the ambient air temperature sensor, but I can do that with less than $10 worth of parts instead of replacing the right mirror assembly (the stock sensor is a piece of crap). Will install a Neu-F torsion bar for more stability.
Where do you dump your brake used brake fluid, tanny fluid and oil at after you drain it?
Orielly will accept transmission fluid.
Hell yea a Gabe appearance
I never wanted a fiat until I heard yours run now I kind of want one
I’m about to replace my MultiAir filter while I’m in there to replace the timing belt, water pump, and idler pulley.
If you're already in there it can't hurt, but I doubt you need it 🍻
@@WatchJRGo dude...you didn't let anybody know you were selling it!
dude
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@@clevelandmaker386 it was posted here on craigslist for a few weeks.
nice Gabe's back
Love the sound of that little car.
Aww man. Bummed you sold it but hopefully it went to someone who will enjoy it
No need to get angry, but please, take a read on that @watchjrgo.
Do you remember how much is important filter and o-ring for the VTEC Engines? Maybe you have to change it once or twice into the lifetime of the car, but the MultiAir is quite... Different than VTEC or VVTI from Toyota.
It hardly relies on oil specs for intake valve lifting and timing, so using the correct oil, make it lasts what it's meant by the manufacturer and keeping it clean it will dramatically change the behavior from top engine performance from lacking of torque and drive/power.
Don't forget to tell the ECU "hey buddy, new oil" and... Remember that if there's not enough oil into the engine, the car may *refuse to start* for avoiding intake valves or piston head damaging.
Nice work on your Fiat 500.
Love these things, if I wasn't dead-set on getting a Beetle it'd be on my short list... This or maybe a 500E.
What other cars are you going to sell, or have you sold recently? Like a green Suzuki?
Green Suzuki is sold. It was on my local fb marketplace for a couple weeks for $3500 then it disappeared, so it sold I’m guessing.
The Samurai is gone, time for new projects 🍻
I thought brake fluid is changed not because it looks dirty or anything like that, it's actually changed regularly every about 2 years because it absorbs moisture and loses effectiveness and can cause corrosion in the brake system. So even if 2 year old brake fluid looks clean and clear, it must be changed.
In spanish we have a joke that Fiat means: "Familia Italiana Atorada en el Tráfico", which translates as: Italian Family Stuck in Traffic.
Here it's: "Fix It Again, Tony!"
In Brazil is Fui Inganado Agora e Tarde, which translates freely to "I was misladen, now it is too late". Enganado is spelled (spelt?) With E, but sounds like an I.
I might be mildly interested if it wasn't so obnoxiously loud, and if it was fixed so it wouldn't fail inspection.
No inspections, and you can’t get the sound with the cat so you have to live with the check engine light. 🍻
I have a low oil pressure and check engine light. Just bought it. What should I do.
I'm of the opinion that AMSOIL is the best oil you can put into a vehicle or other motorized object.
Can you replace the guage cluster to the modern digital ones?
engine code 0420 means it's stoned
Is Fiat pulling out of the us market because I looked it up and I only found out about how they were discontinuing the 500 which was announced last year
The Fiat 500 can be seen everywhere in the Netherlands, some older Pintos and that is about it. Alfas are getting rare too just as Lancias.
I have the same model. Wish I had skill to do what you did to yours.
So does the check engine light staying on normal?
Can an O2 sensor spacer fit? To get rid of the CEL.
👀 are you waiting on parts to finish the r8? Would love to know the status of it.
He just posted on Twitter he's looking to transport it to Florida to get inspected to make sure everything is 💯 before he reveals it
Have y'all done the timing belt on it yet? I'd love to see the process especially how to hold the cam in place from my understanding
Do you still have your Abarth? Haven't seen any recent videos about it
I didn’t catch the “ other” filter that you didn’t think necessary and used lock tight , you say it so fast what was the filter type was lost to me sorry but please message me ! It was that plastic screen? The $40 part no one but you had ordered from the dealership?
I used to use Motul 2t in my Lambretta 😎👍
I always hated the way they designed those engines. It was quite a pain in the ass to replace the damn alternator to the point where I had to dig a trench in my backyard just so I could work underneath it! You have to pretty much take off the front suspension just to get it to fall out nicely too. Smh!
You can buy a new fiat 500 for as little as 70 dollars a month on 0% finance here in the UK. They sell like hot wheels here. My daughter loves hers I cant stand those new 500. i want to rebuild a proper old 500. They are really cool.
if gas cost as much as you pay for petrol, they would have sold well here also. it was down to $1 a gallon in some states. doing the math in my head that is about 40p a liter
Does that thing have the srt neon motor?
I probably haven’t paid close enough attention but I wonder about all the different places that you work on these cars. I am very curious who owns the locations and the arrangement you have with them.
they probably think he's so annoying always filming for his youtube channel
Love that sky, I want one
**Have engine checked** -- JAKE WHAT DID YOU DO?? ITS CONTAGIOUS!
Double check check
I had a Fiat 500 POP bought it for my kids it was fun for around town but awful on the highway...
Whaat? Fiat is Dead? Who would ever have thought such a thing could happen
*laughs in Scotty Kilmer*
Lol 😂😂😂 didn't even bother watching the whole video. I feel insulted lol.
@@DonVitoOfficial yeah,he seems to just shout to get his point across lmao
They did it to themselves...it's sad. Decent products this time with the 124 and 500 and actually reliable Multiair engines. Awful dealers and over-pricing. I was hoping Alfa would pick up the 124 and make it a touch nicer, but no.
As a former owner of a'74 Fiat 128 wagon, '77 131 2dr, '81 Brava 2dr, '81&'82 Strada, and now for 29 years a '75 124 Sport Coupe I can definitely agree Fiat dropped the ball on the American market. Quality, reliability, and longevity mostly absent. As a high school student the library had a large book of all the worlds cars produced up to 1968. In the Fiat section were small rear engine cars highly tuned by Abarth at factory with 147 hp and a top speed of 147mph. That same book also showed a Ford Galaxie 500 with a 7 liter motor doing, guess what, the same top speed of 147mph! So with most Italian cars it's always been about the motor. Also something most people aren't aware of is that most of older Fiats rusted because of low(at the time)quality Soviet steel used in production. The 124 I still have I baby a lot and keep as dry as possible. Fortunately it was rust proofed when new by previous owner. Has small rust spots, small rust through behind RF tire otherwise very solid, shift and clutch still very good, twin cam revs to 7000 easily, still a blast to drive. Timing belts, brakes, etc I do myself. And definitely put solid state ignition on older cars. they run so much better. Peace.
Love the fiat 500. Always wanted one. Wife was against it. I can't complain, I have lots of toys. Mostly Saabs. Nice car JR.