This page lists 23 cooling system parts for the 2008 Fiat Punto, across 7 part types, covering both the 1.4L L4 and the 1.4L L4 Turbocharged. Every part shows its brand, manufacturer part number and fitment notes.
On the 2008 Fiat Punto, the cooling system system keeps operating temperature in the narrow band the engine was designed for, from radiator and water pump to thermostat and hoses. 17 parts of the 23 listed are Coolant / Antifreeze (12 parts), Radiator (3 parts) and Thermostat (2 parts). The other 4 part types cover the remaining 6 parts.
The 2008 Fiat Punto was sold with both the 1.4L L4 and the 1.4L L4 Turbocharged. 20 parts fit every engine; the other 3 are engine-specific. Each part shows which engine(s) it fits.
The most listed brands for 2008 Fiat Punto cooling system parts are PRESTONE (4 parts), PEAK (4 parts) and FVP (3 parts), plus 7 more brands. Quality grades include Economy, Premium and Standard Replacement.
3 parts on this 2008 Fiat Punto page carry a "Popular" badge — the source catalog's flag for options frequently chosen for this vehicle — including FVP MV5050GAL (Coolant / Antifreeze) and PRESTONE AF2100 (Coolant / Antifreeze). Click any part number to see every vehicle that part fits.
Coolant / Antifreeze
Compatible With All Colors
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESTONE Fits: all 2008 Punto engines | AF3055 | 🇲🇽 MX | Prime YellowAll Vehicles | View on Amazon |
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FVP Popular Fits: all 2008 Punto engines | MV5050GAL | 🇲🇽 MX | Extended LifeAll Makes / All Models | View on Amazon |
| PEAK Fits: all 2008 Punto engines | BQA1GAL | 🇲🇽 MX | Blue Mountain Long LifeAll Vehicle | View on Amazon |
| PRESTONE Fits: all 2008 Punto engines | AF3100 | 🇲🇽 MX | Prime Yellow - All VehiclesExtended Life | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE Fits: all 2008 Punto engines | 719009 | 🇲🇽 MX | Multi-Vehicle Yellow1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
Premium
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESTONE Popular Fits: all 2008 Punto engines | AF2100 | 🇲🇽 MX | All Vehicles10yr/300k mi | View on Amazon |
| PEAK Fits: all 2008 Punto engines | PKP1GAL | 🇲🇽 MX | All Vehicles Antifreeze1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| PEAK Fits: all 2008 Punto engines | PXA1GAL | 🇲🇽 MX | 1 GallonGlobal Lifetime | View on Amazon |
| PRESTONE Fits: all 2008 Punto engines | AFMAX | 🇲🇽 MX | Max Universal1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VALVOLINE Popular Fits: all 2008 Punto engines | ZXEL1 | 🇲🇽 MX | Dex-Cool Orange1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| AISIN Fits: all 2008 Punto engines | ACE009 | 🇲🇽 MX | PinkOAT | View on Amazon |
| PEAK Fits: all 2008 Punto engines | PEB1GAL | 🇲🇽 MX | OET European Extended Life Blue1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
This table covers the engine coolants and antifreeze formulations specified for this cooling system. Typical signs include a rising temperature gauge, rusty or sludged coolant, or a heater that blows cold. Use the chemistry named in the notes. Mixing silicate, OAT and HOAT formulas can gel in the radiator.
12 Coolant / Antifreeze parts for the 2008 Fiat Punto come from 5 brands — PRESTONE, PEAK, VALVOLINE and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is FVP MV5050GAL. Every part fits both the 1.4L L4 and the 1.4L L4 Turbocharged.
In the Compatible With All Colors grade, PRESTONE supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "Compatible With All Colors" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is PRESTONE AF3055.
The Economy section lists 4 options from FVP, PEAK, PRESTONE and 1 other brand — the catalog's value-priced group. FVP MV5050GAL is listed in this group.
In the Premium grade, PRESTONE and PEAK supply 4 parts: a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. A representative part number is PRESTONE AF2100.
In the Standard Replacement grade, VALVOLINE, AISIN and PEAK supply 3 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is VALVOLINE ZXEL1.
Coolant Hose / Pipe Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELRING Fits: 1.4L L4 | 685350 | 🇲🇽 MX | ActiveBody code: GPT420G | View on Amazon |
This table covers the seals at the Coolant Hose / Pipe. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again.
One part is listed for the 2008 Fiat Punto — ELRING 685350.
Radiator
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NISSENS Fits: all 2008 Punto engines | 61916 | 🇲🇽 MX | without Oil CoolerMechanically jointed cooling fins | View on Amazon |
| NISSENS Fits: all 2008 Punto engines | 617864 | 🇲🇽 MX | without Oil CoolerMechanically jointed cooling fins | View on Amazon |
| NISSENS Fits: all 2008 Punto engines | 61917 | 🇲🇽 MX | without Oil CoolerMechanically jointed cooling fins | View on Amazon |
This table covers the radiators that dump engine heat to airflow through the core. Typical signs include overheating in traffic, a wet core, or coolant that disappears with no puddle. Replace the cap if it cannot hold the rated pressure, and bleed the system after the swap.
3 Radiator parts for the 2008 Fiat Punto come from NISSENS. Every part fits both the 1.4L L4 and the 1.4L L4 Turbocharged.
Listed part numbers: NISSENS 61916, NISSENS 617864 and NISSENS 61917.
Temperature Sender / Sensor
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARELLI Fits: all 2008 Punto engines | SPA156 | 🇲🇽 MX | View on Amazon |
This table covers the senders that report coolant temperature to the gauge or ECU. Typical signs include a gauge that sits on empty or overheat, or a lamp that does not match what the engine is doing. Rule out the cluster and the wiring before replacing the sender.
This group shows a single part: MARELLI SPA156.
Thermostat
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FVP Fits: all 2008 Punto engines | 673190 | 🇲🇽 MX | Integrated Housing ThermostatAssembly | View on Amazon |
| MOTORAD Fits: all 2008 Punto engines | 673190 | 🇲🇽 MX | Includes Housing, Sensor, Seal | View on Amazon |
This table covers the thermostats that open the coolant circuit at the specified temperature. Typical signs include slow warm-up, a gauge that climbs in traffic, or heat that never quite arrives. Replace the housing gasket with the thermostat and bleed the system so a trapped air pocket does not cook the new part.
2 Thermostat parts are listed for the 2008 Fiat Punto, from FVP and MOTORAD. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2008 Punto.
This group includes FVP 673190 and the remaining parts above.
Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELRING Fits: 1.4L L4 | 375670 | 🇲🇽 MX | ActiveBody code: GPT420G | View on Amazon |
| ELRING Fits: 1.4L L4 | 567230 | 🇲🇽 MX | Cylinder HeadActive | View on Amazon |
This table covers the seals at the thermostat housing and water outlet. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again.
2 Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal parts for the 2008 Fiat Punto come from ELRING.
Part numbers include ELRING 375670 and ELRING 567230.
Water Pump
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FVP Fits: all 2008 Punto engines | US8946 | 🇲🇽 MX | View on Amazon | |
| US MOTOR WORKS Fits: all 2008 Punto engines | US8946 | 🇲🇽 MX | View on Amazon |
This table covers the pumps that circulate coolant through the block and radiator. Typical signs include coolant at the weep hole, pulley play, or a growl from the front of the engine. Replace the thermostat and refill with the specified coolant whenever the pump comes off.
2 Water Pump parts are listed for the 2008 Fiat Punto, from FVP and US MOTOR WORKS. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2008 Punto.
Part numbers include FVP US8946, among others listed above.
Buying Cooling System Parts for a 2008 Fiat Punto
On this vehicle, the cooling system system keeps operating temperature in the narrow band the engine was designed for, from radiator and water pump to thermostat and hoses.
- Match the engine first. Some cooling system parts fit every engine; others are engine-specific. Each row shows which engine(s) it fits.
- Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
- Where labor overlaps, replace the thermostat and refill with fresh coolant whenever you change a water pump or radiator; original hoses on an older vehicle are on borrowed time.
- Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.
Start with the largest groups on this page: Coolant / Antifreeze and Radiator .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many cooling system parts fit the 2008 Fiat Punto?
Our catalog currently lists 23 cooling system parts for the 2008 Fiat Punto across 7 subcategories and 10 brands, covering both the 1.4L L4 and the 1.4L L4 Turbocharged. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
Do cooling system parts differ between 2008 Fiat Punto engines?
Some do. 20 parts fit every engine; the other 3 are engine-specific. Each row (and the filter at the top) shows which. If you're unsure which engine you have, check the emissions label under the hood or the 8th character of your VIN.
What are the signs of cooling system problems on a 2008 Fiat Punto?
Common symptoms include a rising temperature gauge in traffic, sweet-smelling steam, crusty deposits around hose clamps, or a heater that blows cold. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.
What should I replace at the same time?
Where labor overlaps, replace the thermostat and refill with fresh coolant whenever you change a water pump or radiator; original hoses on an older vehicle are on borrowed time.
What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?
They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 2008 Fiat Punto was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.
How do I make sure a part fits my 2008 Fiat Punto?
First match the engine — each row shows which engine(s) the part fits. Then replace coolant with the exact specification the manufacturer calls for — mixing chemistries can gel and block small passages. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.
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