2008 Alfa Romeo Brera/Spider power steering

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CHECKING FLUID
LEVELS
Refer to section Technical Specifications
for fluid amounts.
1.Engine oil - 2.Battery
3.Brake fluid - 4.Windscreen washer
fluid - 5.Engine coolant
6.Power steering fluid
fig. 1 - 2.2 JTS versionsA0F0161m
fig. 2 - 3.2 JTS versionsA0F0038m
Never smoke while
working in the engine
compartment; gas and inflam-
mable vapours may be pre-
sent, with the risk of fire.
WARNING
When topping up take
care not to confuse the
various types of fluids:
they are all incompatible with
one another and could serious-
ly damage the car.

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fig. 3 - 2.4 JTDMversionsA0F0203m
1.Engine oil - 2.Battery
3.Brake fluid - 4.Windscreen washer
fluid - 5.Engine coolant
6.Power steering fluid

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fig. 9-10
Check that the fluid level in the reservoir
is at maximum level: this operation shall
be carried out with the car on level sur-
face, engine not running and cold.
Check that the fluid level is at the MAX
mark on the reservoir or at the top mark
(maximum level) shown on the dipstick
under the reservoir cap.
A0F0027mfig. 9 2.2 JTS - 2.4 JTDMversionsA0F0234mfig. 10 3.2 JTS versions
If the fluid level in the reservoir is below
the specified level, top up as follows:
❒start the engine and wait until the
fluid level in the reservoir has stabi-
lized;
❒with the engine started, turn re-
peatedly the steering wheel fully
rightwards and leftwards;
❒top up until reaching the MAX
mark then refit the cap.
Do not allow the pow-
er steering fluid to
touch the hot parts of the en-
gine: it is inflammable.
WARNING
IMPORTANTFor this operation it is
however recommended to always con-
tact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.

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2.2 JTS 3.2 JTS - 2.4 JTDM
Service brakes:
– front Disc, self-ventilating Disc, self-ventilating
– rear Disc Disc, self-ventilating
Parking brake Controlled by hand lever, it works on rear brakes
WARNING Water, ice and antifreeze salt on roads may deposit on the brake discs thus reducing braking efficiency at first braking.
2.2 JTS - 3.2 JTS - 2.4 JTDM
Type Rack and pinion with hydraulic power steering
Turning radius
(between pavements) 10.7
BRAKES
STEERING
2.2 JTS - 3.2 JTS - 2.4 JTDM
Front High quadrilateral system
Rear Multi-link system
SUSPENSIONS

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Synthetic-based oil, grade SAE 75W-85
that passes API GL 4 specifications
Synthetic-based oil, grade SAE 75W-90 that passes
API GL-5 specifications
Lubricant for hydrostatic transmissions that passes
“ATF DEXRON III” specification
Grease containing Molybdenum bisulphide for high temperature
appliances. N.L.G.I. 1-2 consistency.
Specifc grease to be used for constant-velocity joints with low
friction coefficient. N.L.G.I. 0-1 consistency.
Synthetic fluid FMVSS no. 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
Additive for diesel fuels with protective action for Diesel engines
Mixture of alcohol, water and surfactants CUNA NC 956-11TUTELA CAR
MATRYX
TUTELA CAR
MULTIAXLE
TUTELA GI/E
TUTELA ALL STAR
TUTELA STAR 700
TUTELA TOP 4
PARAFLU UP
TUTELA
DIESEL ART
TUTELA
PROFESSIONAL
SC 35Mechanical gearbox and
differential
Rear differential and
transmission unit
(3.2 JTS version)
Power steering
CV joints
on wheel side
CV joints
on differential side
Hydraulic brake and
clutch controls
Cooling circuits
Proportion:
50% water and
50% PARAFLU UP
(❑)
To be used diluted or
undiluted
To be used diluted
or undiluted Brake fluid
Windscreen/
headlight washer
fluid
Use Fluid and lubricant specifications Original fluids Applications
for correct car operation and lubricants
Protective agent for
radiatorsLubricants and
greases
for transmission
(❑)For particularly hard climate conditions, we recommend use of a 60% PARAFLU UP and 40% demineralized water mixture.
Additive for
diesel fuel