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ADDITIONAL
OPERATIONS
Every 1000 kmor before long jour-
neys, check and if necessary top up:
– engine coolant fluid level
– brake/hydraulic clutch control fluid
level
– power steering fluid level
– windscreen and headlamp washer
fluid level
– tyre pressure and conditions.
Every 3000 kmcheck and if necessary
top up the engine oil level.
The use of FL Seleniaproducts is rec-
ommended which have been designed
and made expressly for Alfa Romeo cars
(see “Refuelling” in the “Technical
Specifications” chapter).
ANNUAL INSPECTION
PROGRAMME
For cars with an annual mileage
of below 20,000 km (for exam-
ple about 10,000 km) the follow-
ing yearly inspection programme
is advised:
– Check tyre conditions/wear and if
necessary adjust the pressure (including
spare wheel)
– Check operation of lighting system
(headlights, direction indicators, hazard
warning lights, boot, passenger compart-
ment, glovebox lights, warning lights,
etc.)
– Check operation of windscreen wiper
system, spray jet adjustment
– Check position/wear of windscreen
– Check front disk brake pad conditions
and wear– Sight check for conditions of: engine,
gearbox, transmission, pipes (exhaust -
fuel supply - brakes), rubber parts (boots
- sleeves - bushes etc..), brake and fuel
supply system hoses
– Check for bonnet and boot lock clean-
ness, lever cleanness and lubrication
– Check battery charge
– Sight check for conditions of various
drive belts
– Check and if necessary top up fluid
levels (engine coolant, brakes, wind-
screen washer, battery etc. )
– Change engine oil and engine oil filter
– Change pollen filter.
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1Engine oil - 2Battery - 3Brake fluid -4
Windscreen/rearscreen/headlamp
washer fluid - 5Engine coolant fluid -
6Power steering fluid - 7Selespeed
transmission oil (2.0 JTS Selespeed ver-
sions)
CHECKING LEVELS
Never smoke while
working in the engine
compartment; gas and
inflammable vapours may be pre-
sent, with the risk of fire.
When topping up take
care not to confuse the
various types of fluids:
they are incompatible with one
another and could seriously dam-
age the vehicle.fig. 1 - 1.8 T. SPARK version
A0A0736b
A0A0681b
fig. 1a - 2.0 JTS version
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VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
254fig. 3 - JTD 16Vversion1Engine oil - 2Battery - 3Brake fluid -4
Windscreen/rearscreen/headlamp
washer fluid - 5Engine coolant fluid -
6Power steering fluid
A0A0396b A0A0683b
fig. 2 - 3.2 V6version
1Engine oil - 2Battery - 3Brake fluid -4
Windscreen/rearscreen/headlamp
washer fluid - 5Engine coolant fluid -
6Power steering fluid
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Oil consumption is very
low; if topping up again is
needed shortly after-
wards, have the system checked
for possible leaks by Alfa Romeo
Authorised Services.
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258
When loosening the
reservoir cap do not
allow the fluid to come
into contact with painted parts. If
it does, wash it off immediately
with water. Do not allow the power
steering fluid to touch hot
parts of the engine: it is
inflammable.
fig. 10
A0A0217b
fig. 9
A0A0400b
BRAKE AND HYDRAULIC
CLUTCH FLUID
(fig. 10)
Slacken the cap (A) and check that the
fluid contained in the reservoir reaches the
maximum mark.
POWER STEERING FLUID
(fig. 9)
Check that the level of the oil in the
reservoir is at maximum.
This operation should be carried out with
the vehicle on a level surface and the
engine switched off and cold.
Check that the level reaches the MAX
mark on the reservoir or coincides with the
upper notch (maximum level) on the dip-
stick (A) integral with the reservoir cap.
If the oil level in the reservoir is below
the specified one, top up only with one of
the products listed in the “Fluid and lubri-
cant Specification” table in the “Technical
Specifications” chapter proceeding as fol-
lows:– Start the engine and wait for the oil
level in the reservoir to stabilise.
– With the engine running, turn the
steering wheel lock to lock a few times.
– Top up to the MAXlevel notch, then
refit the cap.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
282
REFILLING
2.0JTS
Selespeed
63
7
7.2
–
4.4
2.0
0.6
1.2
0.52
2.5
4.2
3.2V6
63
7
7.2
–
5.9
2.0
–
1.2
0.52
2.5
4.2
1.8 T. SPARK
63
7
7.2
4.4
–
2.0
–
1.2
0.52
2.5
4.2
2.0JTS
63
7
7.2
–
4.4
2.0
–
1.2
0.52
2.5
4.2
Fuel tank: litres– including a reserve of litres
Engine cooling
system litres
Oil sump and filter litres
litres
Mechanical transmission/
differential litres
Selespeed transmission litres
Hydraulic power steering litres
Hydraulic brake circuit with
ABS device litres
Windscreen
washer reservoir: litres
– with headlamp washer litresSpecified fuels
and original lubricants
Unleaded Premium petrol with no
less than 95 R.O.N
Mixture of distilled water
andPARAFLU UP at 50%
SELENIA 20 K Alfa Romeo
SELENIA RACING
TUTELA CAR TECHNYX
TUTELA CAR CS SPEED
TUTELA GI/A
TUTELA TOP 4
for Alfa Romeo
Mixture of water and fluid
TUTELA
PROFESSIONAL SC 35
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JTD16V
63
7
7.2
4.5
2.0
1.2
0.52
2.5
4.2
Fuel tank: litres– including a reserve of litres
Engine cooling
system litres
Oil sump and filter litres
Mechanical transmission/
differential litres
Hydraulic power steering litres
Hydraulic brake circuit with
ABS device litres
Windscreen
washer reservoir: litres
– with headlamp washer litresSpecified fuels
and original lubricants
Diesel fuel for motor vehicles
(Specification EN590)
Mixture of distilled water and
PARAFLU UP at 50%
SELENIA WR
TUTELA CAR TECHNYX
TUTELA GI/A
TUTELA TOP 4
for Alfa Romeo
Mixture of water and fluid
TUTELA PROFESSIONAL SC 35
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UseGenuine fluids
and lubricants
TUTELA CAR
TECHNYX
TUTELA GI/A
TUTELA CAR CS SPEED
TUTELA STAR 500
TUTELA TOP 4
for Alfa Romeo
PARAFLU UP
TUTELA
PROFESSIONAL SC 35Applications
Mechanical gearbox
and differential
Power steering
Selespeed gearbox
electric control electro-
hydraulic actuator
CV joints on wheel side
Hydraulic brake and
clutch controls
Cooling circuits
Proportion:
50% water
and 50% Paraflu UP
To be used diluted or
undiluted Fluid and lubricant specifications
for correct car operation
Synthetic-based oil, grade SAE 75W-85,
that passes API GL-4 Plus specifications
Lubricant for hydrostatic transmissions that passes
"ATF DEXRON II" specifications
Special lubricant with "ATF DEXRON III" type additive
Lithium-soap-based grease with molybdenum bisulphate, NLGI 2 consistency
Synthetic fluid, F.M.V.S.S. n. 116, DOT 4, ISO 4925, SAE J-1704,
CUNA NC 956-01
Protective with antifreeze action, red colour, based
on inhibited monoethylen glycol and organic formula,
that passes CUNA NC 956-16, ASTM D 3306 specifications
Mixture of alcohol, water and surfactants CUNA NC 956-11
IMPORTANTDo not top-up or mix with products having different properties
Lubricants and greases
for transmissions
Brake fluid
Protective agent for radiators
Windscreen and
rear window washer fluid