2008 Alfa Romeo GT Owner handbook (in English)

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Alfa Romeo GT 2008  Owner handbook (in English) IN AN EMERGENCY
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– In motorways pileups, especially with
poor visibility, the risk of being involved in
other crashes is high. Leave the car imme-
diately and go beyond the guard-rail. 
– If do

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Alfa Romeo GT 2008  Owner handbook (in English) It is however wise to remember that Pro-
grammed Maintenance does not complete-
ly cover all the car’s requirements: also in
the initial period before the 20,000 km ser-
vice coupon and later, betwe

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Alfa Romeo GT 2008  Owner handbook (in English) CAR MAINTENANCE
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SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE PROGRAMME 
20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180Thousands of km 
Check tyre conditions/wear and adjust pressure if necessary 
Check operation of lighting system (he

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Alfa Romeo GT 2008  Owner handbook (in English) CAR MAINTENANCE
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ADDITIONAL
OPERATIONS 
Every 1000 kmor before long journeys,
check and if necessary top up: 
– engine coolant fluid level 
– brake/hydraulic clutch control fluid level 
– pow

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Alfa Romeo GT 2008  Owner handbook (in English) CAR MAINTENANCE
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IMPORTANT 
Engine oil 
Should prevailing use of the car be under
one of the following specially heavy condi-
tions:
– trailer or caravan towing 
– dusty roads 
– short distan

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Alfa Romeo GT 2008  Owner handbook (in English) CAR MAINTENANCE
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Car maintenance should be
entrusted to Alfa Romeo
Authorised Services. For
routine and minor maintenance op-
erations you wish to carry out
yourself, always make sure you
have the

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fig. 1 - 1.8 T. SPARK version
A0A0736b
A0A0681b
CHECKING LEVELS 
Never smoke while work-
ing in the engine compart-
ment; gas and inflammable
vapours may be present, with the
risk