2006 Alfa Romeo 156 engine oil

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
319
2.0 JTS
63
●9 ●6.9
4.4 ◆2
–
–
–
2,5
5.32.0 JTS
Selespeed63 ●9 ●6.9
4.4 ◆2
–
0.6
–
2,5
5.3 1.8
T.SPARK
63
●9 ●6.9
4.4 ■2
–
–
–
2,5
5.3 1.6
T.SPARK
63
●9 ●6.9
4.4 ■2
–
–
–
2,5
5.32.5 V6
24V
63
●9 ●9.2
5.9 ■–
2
–
–
2,5
5.3JTD
63
❍9 ❍6.1
4.5 ❑2
–
–
–
2,5
5.3 2.5 V6
24V
Q-System63 ●9 ●9.2
5.9 ■–
–
–
3.8
2,5
5.3
REFILLING
JTD 20V
Multijet
63
❍9 ❍7.25
5 ❑
3.1
–
–
–
2,5
5.3
JTD 16V
Multijet
63
❍9 ❍6.1
4.5 ❑
2
–
–
–
2,5
5.3
Fuel tank: litres
– including a reserve of litresEngine cooling system litres
Oil sump and filter litresMechanical gearbox/differential litres
Mechanical gearbox/differential litres
Selespeed gearbox litresactuation hydraulic system
Q-System litresautomatic gearbox
Windscreen washer and
rearscreen washer fluid
reservoir: litres– with headlamp washer litresSpecified fuels
Recommended products
●Unleaded petrol at not
less than 95 R.O.N
(specification EN228)❍Diesel fuel for motor
vehicles (Specification EN590)Mixture of distilled water and
PARAFLU 11(blue) at 50% or
PARAFLU UP(red) at 50%■ SELENIA 20K for Alfa
Romeo◆SELENIA RACING❑ SELENIA WR
TUTELA CAR
ZC 75 Synth
TUTELA CAR MATRYX
TUTELA CAR CS SPEED
TUTELA GI/2
Mixture of water and liquid
TUTELA PROFESSIONAL
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■
For decidedly sportive use of the car, fully synthetic SELENIA RACING
SAE
10W-60 engine oil is recommended.
For use in particularly harsh weather conditions SELENIA PERFORMER MULTIPOWER
SAE
5W-30 engine oil is recommended.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
320
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTSUSABLE PRODUCTS AND THEIR SPECIFICATIONSUse Quality features of fluids and lubricants Recommended fluids Applications
for correct vehicle operation and lubricants
Lubricants for petrol
engines 2.0 JTS
and 2.0 JTS Selespeed
Lubricants for petrol engines (*)Lubricants for
diesel engines (*) For decidedly sportive use of the car fully synthetic SELENIA RACING SAE 10W60 engine oil is recommended.
For use in particularly harsh weather conditions SELENIA PERFORMER MULTIPOWERSAE 5W-30 engine oil is recommended.
SELENIA PERFORMER MULTIPOWERis not required when using SELENIA RACING10W-60 engine oil.
WARNINGDo not top up with oil with different specifications that the oil already in the engine.Synthetic oil, SAE 10W-60 grade
Synthetic-based engine oil, SAE 10W-40 grade
that pass ACEA A3 and API SL specifications.
Synthetic-based engine oil SAE 5W-30 grade,
that pass API SL, ACEA A1-A5, FIAT 9.55535-M1 specifications.
Synthetic-based engine oils SAE 5W-40 grade
that pass ACEA B4 and API CF, FIAT 9.55535-M2 specifications.SELENIA RACING
SELENIA 20K
for Alfa Romeo
SELENIA PERFORMER
MULTIPOWER
SELENIA WR
A0B0682m

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
321
UseLubricants and greases
for transmissionsBrake fluidProtective agent for radiatorsAdditive for fuel oil
Windscreen/
rearscreen/headlampwasher fluid
(*) IMPORTANTDo not add or mix with fluids with specifications other than the specified ones.Quality features of fluids and lubricants
for correct vehicle operation
Synthetic-based engine oil, SAE 75W-80 EP grade that passes API GL5
and MIL-L-2105 D Lev specifications
SAE 75W-85 completly synthetic engine oil.
Meets API GL 4 and ZF TE ML06 (B&C) LEVEL, ALLISON C4 specifications
“ATF DEXRON II D LEV”, type oil
“ATF DEXRON III” type specific oil
“ATF DEXRON II D LEV”, SAE 10W type oil
Lithium-soap-based grease with molybdenum bisulphate.
Consistency NLGI 2
FMVSS n° 116 DOT 4, ISO 4925, SAE J1704,
CUNA NC 956-01 synthetic fluid
Protective with antifreeze action, blue color, based on inhibited monoethylene
glycol, CUNA NC 956-16
Protective with antifreeze action, red colour, based on inhibited monoethylen
glycol, with O.A.T.-based organic formula, that passes CUNA NC 956-16,
ASTM D 3306 specifications
Additive for fuel oil with protective action for Diesel engines
Mixture of spirits and surface-active agents CUNA NC 956-11Recommended fluids
and lubricants
TUTELA CAR
ZC 75 Synth
TUTELA CAR
MATRYX
TUTELA GI/2
TUTELA CAR
CS SPEED
TUTELA GI/A
TUTELA MRM 2
TUTELA CAR TOP 4
for Alfa Romeo
PARAFLU 11 (*)
or
PARAFLU UP (*)
DIESEL MIX
TUTELA
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Applications
Mechanical gearbox and
differential
Mechanical gearbox and
differential for high
temperatures
Automatic gearbox
Selespeed transmission
electrically-operated
electrohydraulic drive
Hydraulic power steering
C.V. joints
Hydraulic brake and
clutch control
Cooling ducts
Percentage:
50% down to –35°C
To be mixed with the fuel
oil (25 cc per 10 litres)
To be used neat
or diluted

ALPHABETICAL INDEX
327
Bulbs
– general instructions ............... 218
– replacement .......................... 217
– types of bulbs ................. 218-219Car lifting
– with arm hoist ....................... 245
– with jack .............................. 245
– with workshop hoist .............. 245
Car maintenance..................... 248
Carrying children safely ................ 35
Catalytic converter ....................... 188
Ceiling lights................................ 162
– centre rear roof lamp .............. 163
– courtesy light......................... 163
– front roof light ....................... 162
– rear roof light ........................ 163
Centre rear roof lamp.................... 163
– bulb replacement ................... 231
Changing battery of key
with remote control ................... 10
Changing bulbs
– general instructions ............... 218
– replacement .......................... 217
– types of bulbs ................. 218-219
Changing wheels.......................... 209
– general instructions ................ 207Charging the battery .............. 242-268
Checking levels ............................ 254
– brake and clutch fluid ............. 263
– engine coolant....................... 261
– engine oil ............................. 257
– power steering oil .................. 261
– Q-system automatic
gearbox oil............................ 260
– Selespeed gearbox oil ............ 259
– windscreen/rearscreen/
headlamp washing fluid .......... 264
Child safety device .............. 19-35-279
Children (carrying safely) ............. 35
– child’s seats .................... 35-38
– presetting for installing the
Isofix type child restraint system 39
Cigar lighter ............................... 164
Cleaning and maintenance
– car exterior ........................... 274
– car interior ............................ 277
– engine compartment ............. 276
– fabric seats .......................... 277
– leather seats ........................ 277
– plastic parts........................... 277
– windows ............................... 276
Climate control system.................. 108
– air vents................... 108-109-110– controls ................................ 118
Climate control system, automatic
two-zone ................................. 114
Clock .......................... 57-58-59-60-61
Clutch
– checking fluid level
and topping up ...................... 263
CO
2emissions ............................. 324
CODE card................................... 7
Compact spare wheel ................... 294
– technical data ........................ 312
Controls ...................................... 135
Correct use of the car............ 189
Courtesy light .............................. 163
– bulb replacement ................... 232
Cruise control
(constant speed adjustment) ...... 53
Current socket (boot) ................... 285
D
ashboard ................ 57-58-59-60-61
– brighting adjustment............... 63
Dashboard lighting dimming .......... 136
Demisting-defrosting
– door mirrors .................... 25-133
– rearscreen....................... 26-133
– windscreen and front
side windows ........................ 132

ALPHABETICAL INDEX
328
Diesel filter ................................. 265
Dimensions ........................... 315-316
Dipped beam headlights
– aiming for left-hand/
right-hand driving ................... 178
– changing bulbs ..................... 224
– switching on ......................... 48
Direction indicators
– changing front bulbs ............... 223
– changing rear bulbs ................ 228
– changing side bulbs ................ 227
– switching on ......................... 49
Door mirrors.......................... 25-26
Doors
– centralized locking ................. 19
– child safety lock............... 20-279
– opening/closing
from inside ..................... 19-278
– opening/closing
from outside ................... 18-278
– remote control ....................... 7
– remote locking/unlocking ...... 16
Economy and environment-friendly
driving ..................................... 197
Electronic alarm system................. 11
– automatic engagement ........... 14
– cutting out the siren .............. 15
– description ............................ 11
– interrupting the alarm ............. 14
– ministerial homologation ........ 16
– request for additional
emote controls....................... 12
– switching off ........................ 13
– switching on ......................... 12
– volumetric protection ............. 15
– when the alarm is triggered ..... 14
Electronic control units ................. 270
Emergency starting ................ 191-205
– starting by inertia .................. 207
– starting with an auxiliary
battery ................................. 242
Engine
– identification codes................. 301
– marking ............................... 299
– specifications ......................... 302
Engine compartment
– bonnet ................................. 172
– cleaning................................ 276Engine coolant
– checking level and topping up .. 261
– temperature gauge
and warning light ................... 62
Engine lock system
(Alfa Romeo CODE) ................... 6
Engine oil
– checking level and topping up .. 257
– consumption ......................... 258
Environment
– economy and environment-
friendly driving....................... 197
– emission reducing devices . 187-188
– protecting emission
reducing devices .................... 198
– reducing running costs
and environment pollution ....... 195
– use of non-toxic materials........ 187
EOBD system............................... 182
First-aid kit ................................ 247
Fix&Go (quick tyre repair kit) ........ 212
Flashing main beam headlights ..... 49
Fluids and lubricants .................... 320
Front foglights
– adjustment............................ 177
– changing bulbs ..................... 225
– switching on.......................... 136

ALPHABETICAL INDEX
331
N
umber plate lights
– changing bulbs ................ 229-296
O
ddment recesses
– in the boot ........................... 285
– on centre console ................... 165
– on dashboard ........................ 165
Odometer ................................... 59
Paintwork (maintenance) ............ 275
– colour label ........................... 301
Parking....................................... 191
Parking sensors............................ 187
Partial odometer .......................... 63
Performance................................ 314
Pockets and compartments
on front doors ........................... 165
Pollen filter ................................ 266
Power steering
– checking fluid level
and topping up ..................... 262
Power windows ........................... 27
Pre-tensioning devices ................... 32
Protecting emission reducing
devices ....................................... 198
Q
-system automatic gearbox........ 152
– acoustic warning .................... 159
– automatic operation ............... 154
– checking the oil level .............. 260
– fault signalling ....................... 158
– manual operating mode/
Q-System activation................ 157
– moving off ............................ 152
– push starting ......................... 159
– selecting automatic/
manual gearshifting................ 153
– selecting the driving modes ..... 156
– starting the engine ................. 152
– stopping the car ..................... 157
– towing the car ....................... 160
R
adio transmitters and cellular
telephones ............................... 167
Rain sensor ................................. 51
Rear fog guards
– changing bulbs ............... 227-294
– switching on.......................... 136
Rear light units
– bulb replacement ................... 227
Rear roof lights ............................ 163
– changing bulbs ...................... 231
Rear seats................................... 23– centre armrest ................. 23-280
– headrests ....................... 24-279
– ski compartment.............. 24-280
Rear suspensions
(automatic geometry control) ..... 293
Rearscreen heating................. 26-133
Rearscreen washer ....................... 281
– spray jet ............................... 281
Rearscreen wiper
– blade replacement ................. 281
– operation .............................. 281
Reducing running costs
and environment pollution .......... 197
Refilling ..................................... 319
Remote control ............................ 7-12
– additional remote controls ...... 12
– alarm system ........................ 11
– boot opening ......................... 8
– changing the battery .............. 10
– door opening-closing ............... 7
– ministerial homologation ......... 325
– remote door locking/
unlocking .............................. 16
Rev counter................................. 62
Reversing lights
– changing bulbs ................ 227-294

ALPHABETICAL INDEX
332
Roof bars/ski racks ...................... 292
Roof rack provision ....................... 174
Rubber hoses .............................. 272Safe driving ............................... 192
– before driving off ................... 192
– driving in the fog ................... 194
– driving in the rain ................... 194
– driving on snow and ice .......... 195
– driving with ABS .................... 195
– mountain driving .................... 194
– night driving .......................... 193
– when travelling ...................... 192
Safeguarding the environment ...... 187
Scheduled maintenance
programme .............................. 249
Seat belts ................................... 28
– carrying children safely ........... 35
– front and rear side belt
height adjustment .................. 31
– general instructions ................ 33
– maintenance ......................... 34
– pretensioners......................... 32
– rear central abdominal belt ..... 30
– use ...................................... 28
Seats (front and rear) ............ 21-23
Selespeed gearbox ....................... 141– automatic operation (CITY) ..... 150
– checking the oil level .............. 259
– failure signalling .................... 150
– moving off ............................ 146
– operation with the engine off ... 143
– parking the vehicle ................. 151
– semiautomatic operation
(MANUAL) ............................ 148
– signalling with the buzzer........ 151
– starting the engine ................. 145
– stopping the car ..................... 148
– system activation ................... 142
– towing the vehicle .................. 151
– turning the engine off ............. 145
– warnings .............................. 146
Side lights
– changing front bulbs ............... 226
– changing rear bulbs ............... 228
– switching on.......................... 48
Ski compartment ......................... 24
Snow chains................................ 202
Sound system ...................... 183-293
Sound system presetting
system ............................. 183
Spark plugs (technical data) .......... 305
Speedometer............................... 63
Spray jets – windscreen/rearscreen/
headlight .............................. 274
Starting the engine....................... 189
– emergency starting .......... 191-205
– ignition switch ....................... 17
– procedure for JTD versions ....... 190
– procedure for petrol versions .... 189
– switching off the engine .......... 190
– warming the engine ............... 190
Starting with an auxiliary battery ... 242
Steering system
– specifications ......................... 305
– steering wheel adjustments .... 25
Steering lock .............................. 18
Steering wheel
– adjustment............................ 25
Steering wheel levers ................... 48
Stop lights
– changing bulbs ...................... 228
Sunroof ...................................... 167
– emergency operation ............. 169
– sliding forwards/backwards..... 168
– raising to the quarterlight
position ............................... 168
Sun visors .................................. 166
Symbols .................................... 5-6

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