The fiat 500l has a few minor things that i wish i could change but those are outweighed by the big positives that the car offers. If the transmission fluid level is full, bring your car to us for an inspection. They prefer to invest their idle time to talk or hang out. Fiat 500 recalled for transmission issue consumer reports.
Apr 17, 2017 the fiat 500l loses its terrible dualclutch automated manual transmission for 2017, disappointing absolutely no one. Used fiat 500l with manual transmission for sale on. All petrol models are equipped with a 6speed manual transmission, with an automatic option only in north america. Fiats c635 dual clutch transmission was unveiled in 2010, with front wheel drive, all wheel drive, and manual versions. Transmission fluid should be replaced every 50,000 to 100,000 miles. The base 500 gets 28 mpg in the city and 33 mpg on the highway with the manual transmission and 2432 mpg cityhighway with the automatic. I drive my 15 pop with manual transmission 120 miles a day. The cost of this service or repair can vary by location, your vehicles make and model, and even your.
Latest fiat 500l news allelectric fiat 500 will have classleading range of up to 400km an icon has been reborn, with the allnew third generation fiat 500 becoming the first fully electric car from fiat chrysler automobiles. Used fiat 500l with manual transmission for sale cargurus. Great gas mileage, comfortable ride, and massive interior space. If the transmission fluid level on your 500l is low, you need to add fluid through the dipstick tube. The 500l cross is the most adventurous member of the family, for people who turn even the most routine situations into a journey of discovery. As a fiat family so to speak, it has been especially disappointing that we have been experiencing numerous problems with the transmission gear shiftclutch.
More than 50,000 fiat 500 hatchbacks from 2012 and 20 have been recalled because the automatic transmission may not properly shift into park. The fiat 500 comes with a wide range of reliable, robust, sophisticated gearboxes. Using a properly formulated transmission fluid for your fiat 500l can protect your vehicle from costly problems down the road. According to a statement from the automaker, some of those cars may experience serious transmission problems. This transmission will make its way into chrysler cars some time next year. The 2014 fiat 500l is an allnew car, and marks the second major model in fiat s u. And if sales are anything to go by, american consumers fall largely in the. Thats not the case with the fiat 500 abarth, though. Learn more about how to check your transmission fluid at fiat of tacoma. According to a statement from the automaker, some of those cars may experience serious. Fiat 500 fiat 500 owners manual starting and operating manual transmission if equipped fivespeed manual transmission warning. Hello anyone, i have a 2014 fiat 500l trekking with 69,000 miles. Avoid the base pop trim and its terrible optional automated manual transmission. Inside the workings of the fiat alfa romeo dual dry clutch transmission.
The loss of the traditional manual transmission is a bit sad, but we doubt many people opted for it. Aug 30, 20 thats not the case with the fiat 500 abarth, though. Manual transmission fits 1417 fiat 500 4 door 31530 fits. Chrysler is recalling 19,500 2014 fiat 500l cars to upgrade the transmission software after reports that the automatic transmission would not shift readily out of park. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 259 500l models nationwide. View and download fiat 500l 2014 owners manual online. See hires pictures, prices and info on fiat 500l cars for sale. Basically unchanged for 2019, the fiat 500l remains a roomy small car. Registration is fast less than 2 minutes, simple, absolutely.
Amsoil transmission fluids offer the best protection for your 500l, even in the most severe driving conditions. It is compact, and can be used in fiats subcompacts as well as compacts like the dodge dart where it did end up. The 500l adventurer is a version of 5seat fiat 500l with bright white body colour, with mopar roof rails and a roof basket, and many other accessories from the mopar range. Come find a great deal on used fiat 500ls in your area today. The fiat 500l loses its terrible dualclutch automated manual transmission for 2017, disappointing absolutely no one. Sure, you may need to deal with the wonky old automated manual transmission, but youll also be saving a lot of money. You are currently viewing the fiat forum as a guest which gives you limited access to our many features. Complete auto transmissions for fiat 500l for sale ebay. Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at. New listing manual transmission 4 door l model fits 1416 fiat 500 509549 fits. Fiat s c635 dual clutch transmission was unveiled in 2010, with front wheel drive, all wheel drive, and manual versions. I can think of a coupe of reasons why the worst being it is never meant to be changed there is no such thing as a lifetime lubricant or possible it is drained and filled.
Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Fiat has been developed sophisticated transmissions through years and it is critical that you add the exact type of transmission fluid stipulated by your owners manual typically in the back of the manual in a section titled fluid capacities. Fiat 500l this part was removed from a 2014 fiat 500 with 14410 miles 0 miles not available or unknown. Fiat500usa fiat dual dry clutch transmission technology. The traditional sixspeed automatic available on other trims is. Looking at the owners manual i do not find a spec for the amount or a listing of the recommended grade or type of gear oil. A sixspeed automatic transmission drives the front wheels. Used fiat with manual transmission for sale carmax.
The sixspeed c636 dual dry clutch transmission ddct was to be used with chryslers 2. Power gives the 2020 500l a predicted reliability rating of three out of five, which is about average. Page 1 fiat 500l 2 0 1 7 o w n e r s m a n u a l page 2 vehicles sold in canada this manual illustrates and describes the operation of with respect to any vehicles sold in canada, the name fca features and equipment that are either standard or op us llc shall be deemed to be deleted and the name fca tional on this vehicle. Transmission fluid level check fiat 500l 20142019 2014.
Fiat 500l the fiat 500l is a fivedoor mini mpv based on the design of fiat 500. Replace your worn out, rusted, or damaged transmission mount with this one to restore stability of the transmission ensuring smooth and quiet driving. Jun, 2016 with its miniminivanlike body and fiat 500 city carinspired mug, the 2016 fiat 500l is a loveit or hateit affair. Fiat 500l pedal set manual transmission 500 madness. With the automated manual transmission, those figures change to 24 mpg in the city, 33 mpg on the highway and 27 mpg combined. The 500l thalassa is a based on the fiat 500 beach cruiser from 2012, with bright orange body work and 18 orange wheels and other mopar accessories. The 2014 fiat 500l has 2 problems reported for transmission failed.
This car fits my lifestyle perfectly, doing mostly city driving. Fiat chrysler automobiles is recalling more than 80,000 fiat 500 vehicles from the 2012 to 2016 model years. How to access the transmission oil reservoir and top up the oil. We analyze hundreds of thousands of used cars daily. The recall is limited to models equipped with manual transmissions. If your vehicle is equipped with a manual transmission, the brake fluid reservoir supplies fluid to. My husband and i were thrilled to have purchased a 500l at the end of june.
Things are pretty simple under the hood, as every fiat 500l comes standard with the same combination of a 1. You or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended without having the parking brake fully applied. Used fiat 500l with manual transmission for sale carmax. We have 167 fiat 500l vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 117 1. Sep 27, 2018 used fiat 500l given the 500ls terrible depreciation, it makes a lot of sense to consider a lightly used one if you think its the car for you. Fiat has announced a voluntary recall of 500l models fitted with the euro twinclutch transmission, over reports that it wont shift out of park. Fiat cars 500l t engine light and transmission warning. The 500 abarth comes with a heavy duty 5 speed and the 500 abarth assetto corse a 6 speed extreme duty. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by mopar features premium quality and will perform better than advertised.
The trendy and fast abarth line of cars from italy comes exclusively with manual transmissions meaning youll have to learn how to drive a. The worst complaints are overheats in traffic, not shifting, and transmission failed. Search used fiat 500l with manual transmission for sale nationwide. Last year, a new, optional sixspeed automatic transmission with a traditional torque converter replaced the previous sixspeed dualclutch automatic transmission in all but the base 500l pop. Fiat will voluntarily be recalling approximately 19,500 fiat 500l models equipped with the dual dry clutch automatic transmissions to upgrade their transmission software andor replace the gear shift module. It can handle up to 258 lbft of torque, and weighs under 180 lb including computer and oil. The manual transmission clutch release system should not require fluid replacement during the life of the vehicle. Truecar has over 881,305 listings nationwide, updated daily. Car has been driven in texas and new mexico and i just purchased it for a bargain due to. Fiat 500l manual transmission fluid change cost estimate. The engine in your 2014 fiat 500l should be running when you perform a transmission fluid level check, otherwise it will be inaccurate.
Theres considerable turbo lag from the turbocharged engine when leaving a stoplight, followed by a nice hit of power. Fiat covers the 500l with a fouryear50,000mile limited warranty. The video above shows where the transmission fluid dipstick is located in your 500l and how to check the transmission fluid level. Lassiter fiat s return to the american market hit another bump inside the road recently when the vehicle its executives thought would be the brands mainstay model ran afoul of americans desire for crossovers. I recently had the chance to drive a fiat 500l in istanbul, turkey. Consumer reports shares details of the fiat 500 recall. I had a problem the saturday evening that i bought the car. May 20, 2016 fiat chrysler automobiles is recalling more than 80,000 fiat 500 vehicles from the 2012 to 2016 model years. Transmissions will include torque converters if automatic unless otherwise noted in the part details section. The c635 dual dry clutch transmission ddct used on the fiat 500l was developed by fiat powertrain technologies fpt and uses a borgwarner hydraulic actuation module. Acceleration and driveability are well within its competitor set, but fuel economy is a bit mediocre for this segment at 22 miles per gallon in city.
I drove the fiat 500l and i hated every second jalopnik. Fiat 500l hatchback special editions car leasing deals. Fiat recalling 2014 500l over dualclutch transmission. How to check your transmission fluid fluid change fiat of. Of course, this depends on your driving habits and transmission type.
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