Bravo Fiat

Fiat fans in the United States have grown a bit impatient in recent years as the Italian brand continues to hawk just one model: the Fiat 500. That vehicle is available in various permutations, but when you get down to that it is still a 500 whether it is sold as a coupe, a cabriolet or as an Abarth. Come 2015, we’ll see upwards of six new Fiat models introduced to the North American market, but before then we’ll see yet another version of the 500 hit highways and byways by this summer. The 2014 Fiat 500L is that model, a five-door extended version of the popular Italian mini. Here is what we know about this model.

Fiat 500L

Form meets function with the Fiat 500L. This model sits on a stretched wheelbase version of the standard model and offers room for up to five occupants. Besides the longer wheelbase, the two added side doors makes this model easy to enter and leave, making it possible for rear riding occupants to actually have the legroom required to make their trip more than just bearable.

Fiat has a middle seat arrangement for the 500L, something to consider if you need a car that can carry five people in a pinch. Otherwise, that position’s seat can be folded down, to give two rear seating passengers access to cup holders and an arm rest.
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Majority of Fiat owners are unaware of the severe consequences if they make the wrong choice in terms of alloy wheels. That’s probably because young people tend to hit the road as soon as they get their first car. They want to make the car stand out, so rather than checking the correct specs of the wheels, they go straight for the wheel model they like on the internet and purchase it. But what if new alloy wheels come with wrong application? How are you going to fit wrong stud pattern wheel to your car? What if the offset of the new wheels are too wide or too narrow for your Fiat? What is going to happen?

In some cases, if you do not deal with a reputable supplier,you might end up buying wrong wheels for your car. Besides, you will not have the chance to change the wheels.Because many online stores do drop shipping which means they do not keep wheels in stock. They order from a third company and do not accept any responsibilities on wrong purchases. The reason is because they have not the stock available to correct the transaction. They have to contact the third company to send the correct wheels to the customer which requires effort,money and time for the dropshipper. Therefore they are unlikely to sort the problem out.
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The proper installation of Fiat 500 stripes will ensure that you are going to enjoy the appearance of your car for a very long time. Relax and have fun with it, the process is nothing to worry about.

Several basic steps are involved in the proper installation of Fiat 500 stickers. Although the product is designed to be maximally user-friendly and practical, you will still have to adhere to the basics in order to be absolutely satisfied with the outcome.

The first condition that has to be taken under consideration is the temperature. Fiat 500 decals come with a self-adhesive side and the glue is heat sensitive. Trying to install the stripes on very hold or very cold days will make it a whole lot more difficult for you.

The working space should also be impeccably clean. Best results can be achieved in a garage because you can control both the temperature and the cleanness. Application that takes place outdoors will be much more difficult. The wind that blows can stick dirt and small particles to the sticker.
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You may be reading this article because you suspect that something is amiss with the automatic transmission in your car. Often times, people experience what they feel may be a transmission concern but are unsure. Take my advice; it is far better to address these problems early on than to let them evolve into a catastrophic transmission failure.

Because the automatic transmission is the most complex piece of machinery in your entire vehicle, by no means can a list of warning signs be all-inclusive. With that said, here are the 8 most common problems that have been observed by transmission repair specialists over the years. These are the early warning signs that you want to look out for:

1) Leakage. That small pool of pinkish oil that you see when you move your vehicle from its parking spot in the morning is a sign of trouble. Transmissions can leak from nearly 20 different external seals- some are very simple to repair, while others require more involved service procedures. In any case, the idea is to have the vehicle looked at right away by a qualified transmission repair shop because, much like an engine that gets low on oil, a transmission that is low on fluid can fail completely in very short order.
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First of all, as with fitting all new or used car parts, Always remember safety! If you raise the vehicle on a jack Always support the car with axle stands! The one thing to be careful about when removing the wires to the starter. There is a red wire fitted from the battery to the rear of the solonoid, this wire is live & if it comes into contact with anything which is earthed, you will have problems. So be careful, a good rule of thumb is to tape up any wire ends with electricians tape or disconnect the battery completely but only if you have your radio code.

The two lower starter motor bolts are best accessed from the underside of the vehicle as these two lower bolts are located on the underneath of the starter motor. You will find the starter motor located in the centre of the engine at the rear under the air filter box and above the exhaust front pipe. The starter is connected to the car battery with red wire you must disconnect this wire by undoing the 13mm nut and washer from the rear of the starter solonoid, then you will find a 10mm nut and washer securing the wires on the smaller terminal. After removing the wires from the rear of the starter solonoid you will then need to loosen the two 13mm bolts that secure the starter motor to the gearbox. (A good tip is to always remove the lower bolts first to save the weight of the starter pulling downwards with gravity making the top bolt appear tight to the very last thread)
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