THE FIAT 500 IS DEAD, Long Live The FIAT 500 *Motul Fluid Change*
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- čas přidán 27. 08. 2024
- 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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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 CZcams 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
When you pour oil, the handle goes down. It pours smoother and doesn’t “glug.” That’s why it’s shaped like that. 😉
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
2:20 the billboard on the right gave me life
There is a new invention just out
Its called a funnel
Used for funnelling stuff.
Welcome back Gabe.
I miss Gabe...........
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.
I'm one of those people that didn't forget you owned this car, was waiting for an update on this.
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.
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. 💯
Loved the “and sold it”. Made me smile! Year another fun video!!
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!
That company couldn’t make a car if they tried. They made Chrysler worse. I didn’t think it was possible.
14:04
Fuuuucking hell bro I loved that turbo flutter after the gearshift.
Every time I see jr struggle with working on a car I know what car not to buy lol
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!
Yo Gabe. You never know when you might get a hobbit locked in the box on your truck. It happens, it's a thing.
JR the channel definitely needs more Gabe! Hook up the blender LOL
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 🍻
its slowly dying here in sweden, its still widely used in stockholm as small shopping carts but apart from that its barely selling here anymore, in sweden the most sold cars are like Volvo V90 and Volkswagen Passat, we like big stationwagons :) myself has a mazda 3 sport -18 and a mazda CX-3 optimum -19
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.
That's a fun little cart =) used to own one of those. Not much space under the hood though. Nice work.
Good to see Gabe again.
I have that same exact one! Nothing wrong yet, but I'm only 20k miles in.
I didn't forget. My check is in the mail.
Great to have Gabe back now where is Amber?
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.
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.
Still waiting for Amber to drive over the Fiat with her Samurai..
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.
Good to see Gabe!
I love my 500 Abarth. I'll never get rid of it.
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.
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'm so glad someone bought that Fiat, proof positive I'm NOT the biggest fool on the planet. Fun car till it's not.
I know the car needed to go, but I sure did enjoy this one.
3:37...how you can keep ignoring that beautiful red Charger and focus the 500 instead is beyond me...😍
My sister had the Fiat 500 (not the Abarth). They were really nice cars.
It's back! .... and it's gone!
Miss my Abarth, best exhaust note ever
Trust me, change that Multi Air filter. Multi Air failure is not cheap on these cars to replace. That filter is very important.
I have owned three Fiats and 850 spider which I took the drivetrain and turned it into a dirt buggy and a Fiat x19 which was a lot of fun but a total piece of junk and of course the greatest thing I've ever had was the jarrari 124 Sport coupe what a sweet ride that was all in Italian very fast very functional guys stay safe and stay well and as always God bless
What ever happened to your 124 Sport Coupe? I've had my '75 coupe 29 years. Bought used in '91 with 40k miles. Now has 104k miles. Smokes a little on old oil. change every 2000 miles. runs like a bear to 7000rpm. I never want to get rid of this car. To me a real 'mini-Ferrari'.
For others not aware, 124 twincam head was designed by an ex-Ferrari engineer who joined Fiat, And all 124 Coupes and Spyders had twin cams, 4 wheel disc brakes, and 5sp trans.
A few Spyders also came with auto trans.
@@tomyost6330 yeah that was a sad story I lent it to my younger brother to go out on a date and someone didn't like who he was seeing and torch the car in the front yard I put the fire out before the fire department even got there and every window was burned out of it except for the windshield needless to say I put the key in the ignition and it started right up but nothing was left of that car except for the motor and transmission and rear end and of course my brother never paid for the car
engine code 0420 means it's stoned
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!
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..
Josh was benched. Gabe's back in the starting rotation. One hell of a lineup!
Hell yea a Gabe appearance
nice Gabe's back
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.
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.
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'...
badass litlle car....we have the Fiat ABT here in my coutry...exhaust,tune thing flyies...beast
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. 🍻
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.
**Have engine checked** -- JAKE WHAT DID YOU DO?? ITS CONTAGIOUS!
Double check check
This week on Hoovies garage, I bought yet ANOTHER cheapest Fiat 500 Abarth in the country...
Good to see Gabe again you must have resolved his contract dispute.. Gabe for President!!!
Aww man. Bummed you sold it but hopefully it went to someone who will enjoy it
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.
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☆☆☆!
Where do you dump your brake used brake fluid, tanny fluid and oil at after you drain it?
Orielly will accept transmission fluid.
This was a good video. Really enjoyed you doing the basic maintenance.
Do you use motul oil in everything? Does it make a difference?
Great to see Gabe again! I was starting to think Uncle Sugar had done shipped him back to the sandbox.
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.
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.
Always enjoyed your vids, Thanks!
Love the sound of that little car.
good to see you Gabe!
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.
awesome videos man!
Love that sky, I want one
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.
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.
Link to creeper. Looks comfy.
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.
I’m going to miss that car. 😢
He has that sexy Porsche now but I'm sure he will get a reasonable offer soon.
I had a Fiat 500 POP bought it for my kids it was fun for around town but awful on the highway...
That’s the car I love i want it.
I never wanted a fiat until I heard yours run now I kind of want one
making room in the driveway i see
Lots of room! 💯
Can you replace the guage cluster to the modern digital ones?
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?
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!
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.
By the way good to see you again Gabe hope we see him more often
Does that thing have the srt neon motor?
Nice work on your Fiat 500.
4 quarts. And yes multi air filter is pointless. People that find material on it usually are using aftermarket oil and filters.
Man I have wanted a fiat 500 for awhile but hear not to get one. I love your Abarth and would love to find one. Love your videos bro!
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'm of the opinion that AMSOIL is the best oil you can put into a vehicle or other motorized object.
Ah...the pep boys brake flush. I got it.
God why is the manual so much easier to service than the automatic. You have to remove the throttle body to even get your hand down to the fill plug.
Can an O2 sensor spacer fit? To get rid of the CEL.
I used to use Motul 2t in my Lambretta 😎👍
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
I have the same model. Wish I had skill to do what you did to yours.