2012 Fiat 500 Maintenance

Maintain Your Fiat 500

Take care of your Fiat 500 and it'll take care of you. Schedule an appointment for routine maintenance today.

2012 Fiat 500 Maintenance Schedule

What is the manufacturer recommended maintenance schedule for a 2012 Fiat 500? Find maintenance info for your vehicle.

Scheduled Maintenance for Your 2012 Fiat 500

What is the recommended maintenance schedule for the 2012 Fiat 500?

What to Know About 2012 Fiat 500 Scheduled Maintenance

You want your Fiat 500 to last as long as possible. With proactive maintenance, you could hit 200,000 miles (or beyond!) in your 500. So, you want to care for your car, but you’re not sure when to get certain services. It can be overwhelming, but fortunately, there’s a resource that takes the guesswork out of routine 500 maintenance. Rely on the recommended maintenance schedule that’s been created just for your 2012 Fiat 500!

Fiat knows your vehicle inside and out (they made it, after all!), so they’ve designed this schedule with your car’s unique needs in mind. Scheduled maintenance services can vary depending on driving conditions, climate, and other factors; however, there’s a good chance that your vehicle’s recommended maintenance services will include tire rotations, vital fluid checks/exchanges, filter changes, brake pad replacement, and oil changes. Staying on track with routine service appointments can help your 500 perform better, increase your vehicle safety, and prevent common 2012 Fiat 500 problems.

Essential Maintenance to Keep Your Fiat 500 Running Newer, Longer

Bring your 2012 Fiat 500 to Firestone Complete Auto Care for factory-recommended maintenance services and an expert technician will begin by performing a Courtesy Check. The Courtesy Check helps us see what we’re working with under the hood, and allows us to alert you to any potential problems before they worsen. Each Courtesy Check includes a free battery test and an inspection of your 500's windshield wiper blades, head and tail lights, filters, fluid levels, tires, and alignment.

Maybe it's time to find a new auto battery for your 2012 Fiat 500. If your current battery is more than three years old, it may be time for a replacement (batteries typically last somewhere between three and five years). Depending on the climate where you live and your habits while driving, your 500 may need a replacement battery sooner. Taking short trips or exposing your car to extreme temperatures (like in the dead of winter or heat of summer) could reduce the life expectancy of your Fiat 500 battery. While you could wait until your battery fails and you hear the dreaded "click," you're better off replacing it before then! If you keep driving on a battery that can't hold a charge, you run the risk of being stranded when your battery finally gives out (and no one can predict where that might be!). Your Fiat 500 won't be going anywhere without a strong battery.

Staying on schedule for battery replacements and motor oil changes can prevent premature wear on your 2012 Fiat 500 engine. See Fiat's recommendations for oil change intervals for your 2012 500 in the chart at the top of this page. Keep in mind that your oil change interval could be different given your driving style and climate. A Firestone Complete Auto Care technician will be happy to help you determine the best oil change frequency for your car’s needs. We'll also help you understand what type of oil to use for your 2012 Fiat 500.

Maintaining your Fiat 500 steering and suspension system can not only ensure a smooth ride; it can also help you maintain control of your car in compromised road conditions. When it comes to steering and suspension, you want to catch small problems before they turn into big (and expensive) ones. You can count on Firestone Complete Auto Care’s trained technicians to inspect this system and, if needed, provide Fiat 500 steering and suspension services including wheel alignment, strut replacement, power steering fluid changes, ball joint lubrication, and wheel bearing replacement. To keep your car running at its best, it’s essential to have regular maintenance services on your Fiat 500's steering and suspension system.

If you fall behind on routine Fiat 500 maintenance (or worse, don’t do it at all!), you (and your engine) could quickly lose your cool when there's a problem on the road–especially if that problem is an overheated engine or broken A/C. Our technicians have you covered there, too, with the tools and expertise to care for your entire Fiat 500 cooling, heating, and climate control system. Is it time to replace the radiator in your Fiat 500? We’ve got your back. Is your A/C blowing hot air? We’re on it. Firestone Complete Auto Care is the place to go for 2012 Fiat 500 maintenance.

We can help you keep your vehicle (and your life!) running smoothly. Many of our locations have weekend and evening hours for your convenience.

2012 Fiat 500 Maintenance Q&A

Take an active role in maintaining your 2012 Fiat 500. Get answers to common Fiat 500 maintenance questions and learn more about caring for your vehicle.

  • What should I do after hitting a pothole in my Fiat 500? Watch out for pothole damage. If your 2012 500 is pulling to one side or the other, your tires or suspension system could be calling out for help.
  • When does my Fiat 500 need high mileage oil? If your Fiat 500 has ticked past 75,000 miles, consider switching to high mileage oil at your next oil change to give your engine what it needs to go another 75,000 (or more!). High mileage oil: make it a high priority!
  •  Why are my Fiat dashboard lights on? Don't ignore dashboard warning lights! Bring your Fiat 500 in for a diagnostic code scan as soon as a dashboard warning light flashes on, whether it's your check engine or battery light. Dashboard lights alert you to trouble under the hood.