2008 Lancia Thesis engine oil

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Do not smoke while
working in the engine
compartment: the pres-
ence of flammable gas and
vapour could cause a fire.
Be careful not to mix up
the various types of fluids
when you are topping up:
they are all mutually incompati-
ble and could damage the car.
Maintenance of your car
should be entrusted to a
Lancia Dealership. For
ordinary routine maintenance
operations which you are able to
carry out yourself, ensure that
you have the necessary tools and
original Lancia spare parts and
fluids available. Do not carry out
servicing operations if you have
no experience.IMPORTANT - Engine oil
If the car is normally driven in one
of the following particularly severe
conditions:
– towing a trailer
– on dirty roads
– for short, repeated trips (less
than 7-8 km) with outside tempera-
ture below zero
– with engine frequently idling or
for long distances at low speed (e.g.
taxi, door-to-door deliveries) or pro-
longed storage
change the engine oil more frequent-
ly than shown in the Service
Schedule.
IMPORTANT - Air cleaner
Replace the air cleaner more fre-
quently than shown in the Service
Schedule if the car is used on dusty
roads.
If you are in doubt about how often
the engine oil or the air cleaner
should be changed in relation to how
you use the car, contact a Lancia
Dealership.

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CHECKING
FLUID LEVELS
1) Engine oil
2) Brake fluid
3) Windscreen/rear window and
headlight washer fluid
4) Engine coolant
5) Power steering fluid
L0A0343b
L0A0344b
fig. 1 - 2.0 TB version
fig. 2 - 2.4 - 2.4 CAE versions

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1) Engine oil
2) Brake fluid
3) Windscreen/rear window and
headlight washer fluid
4) Engine coolant
5) Power steering fluid
L0A0345b
L0A0341b
fig. 3 - 2.4 JTD version
fig. 4 - 2.4 JTD
20V- 2.4 JTD 20VCAE versions

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1) Engine oil
2) Brake fluid
3) Windscreen/rear window and
headlight washer fluid
4) Engine coolant
5) Power steering fluid
L0A0342b
L0A0358b
fig. 5 - 3.0 V6 CAE version
fig. 6 - 3.2 V6 CAE version

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IMPORTANTAfter topping up, let
the engine turn for a few seconds
and wait a few minutes after stop-
ping it before you check the level.
Engine oil consumption
Max. engine oil consumption is
usually 400 grams every 1000 km.
When the car is new, the engine
needs to run in, therefore the engine
oil consumption can only be consid-
ered stabilised after the first 5000 -
6000 km. ENGINE OIL
(fig. 7-8-9-10-11-12)
Check engine oil with the car on
level ground and while the engine is
still warm (approximately five min-
utes after stopping the engine).
Remove dipstick Aand clean it,
than plunge it down and check
whether the oil level is included
between the MINandMAXrefer-
ence lines on the dipstick. The gap
between the MINandMAXrefer-
ence lines corresponds to approxi-
mately one litre of oil.Do not add oil with dif-
ferent specifications (class,
viscosity, etc.) from the oil
already in the engine.
If the oil level is near or even below
theMINline, pour in oil through the
filler hole B, until it reaches the
MAXline.
IMPORTANTIf during a routine
check you will find that the oil level
is above the MAXreference line,
contact a Lancia Dealershipto
have the proper level restored. Be very careful under the
bonnet: you risk burning
yourself. Rememberthat
when the engine is hot, the fan
can start up and cause injuries.
fig. 7 - 2.0 TB version
L0A0323b
fig. 8 - 2.4 - 2.4 CAE versions
L0A0291b

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IMPORTANTThe oil consump-
tion depends on the driving style and
the conditions under which the car is
used.Used engine oil and re-
placed oil filters contain
substances which can harm
the environment. We recommend
you have the car seen to at a Lan-
cia Dealership for the oil and filter
change. It is suitably equipped for
disposing of used oil and filters in
an environmentally friendly way
that complies with the law.ENGINE COOLANT (fig. 13)
Do not remove the reser-
voir cap when the engine is
hot: you risk scalding
yourself!
Check coolant level when the engine
is cold and with the car on flat
ground. The level should be includ-
ed between MINandMAXreference
lines on the reservoir.
If the level is low, loosen the reser-
voir cap Aand top up with
PARAFLU UPuntil reaching the
MAXreference line.
fig. 9 - 2.4 JTD version
L0A0324b
fig. 11 - 3.0 V6 CAE version
L0A0155b
fig. 13
L0A0292b
fig. 10 - 2.4 JTD 20V-
2.4 JTD 20VCAE versionsfig. 12 - 3.2 V6 CAE version
L0A0346bL0A0359b

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fig. 14
L0A0293b
fig. 15
L0A0158b
The engine cooling sys-
tem works with PARAFLU
UP. Top up only with the
same fluid contained in the cool-
ing circuit. PARAFLU UP cannot
be mixed up with PARAFLU 11 or
other fluids. Should this take
place, do not start the engine and
contact a Lancia Dealership. In
case of need, lacking the speci-
fied fluid, top up with water and
contact a Lancia Dealership to
have the proper proportions
restored.
The cooling system is
pressurised. If necessary,
replace the cap with a
genuine spare part to avoid com-
promising the system efficiency.
The mixture of distilled water
and PARAFLU gives freeze pro-
tection down to -35°C. POWER STEERING FLUID
(fig. 14-15)
Fluid level in the reservoir should
be at the maximum.
This check should be performed
when the engine is cold and with the
car on level ground.
For topping up, remove cap A,
after loosening the fastening screws
Bwith the wrench provided (in the
tool bag), then remove hose Cand
loosen cap D.
Check that the level reaches the
MAXreference line on the dipstick
integral with the reservoir cap (for
cold check use the level indicated on
the 20 °C side of the dipstick).If the fluid level in the reservoir is
below the specified one, top up only
with one of the products shown in
table “Fluids and lubricants” in
chapter “Technical Specifications”
proceeding as follows:
– 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
minutes.
– Top up to the MAXreference line
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Oil consumption is ex-
tremely low. If the oil level
needs topping up again af-
ter a short period of time, have the
system checked for leakage at a
Lancia Dealership.BRAKE AND HYDRAULIC
CLUTCH FLUID (fig. 16)
Unscrew cap A: check that the fluid
level in the reservoir is at maximum.
Fluid level in the reservoir shall not
exceed the MAXmark.
If fluid has to be added, it is sug-
gested to use the brake fluid in table
"Fluids and lubricants" (see chapter
"Technical characteristics").
NOTEClean accurately the tank cap
Aand the surrounding surface.
Prevent brake fluid, which
is highly corrosive, from
coming into contact with
painted parts. Should it happen,
immediately wash with water.
Do not let the power
steering fluid come into
contact with hot engine
parts. It catches fire very easily.
fig. 16
L0A0294b
– Refit hose C.
– Refit cap Aand check for seal
proper positioning into its seat, then
secure the cap with screws B.At plug opening, pay maximum at-
tention in order to prevent any impu-
rities from entering the tank.
For topping up, always use a funnel
with integrated filter with mesh equal
to or lower than 0.12 mm.
IMPORTANT Brake fluid absorbs
moisture, for this reason, if the car is
mainly used in areas with a high de-
gree of atmospheric humidity, the
fluid should be replaced at more fre-
quent intervals than specified in the
“Service schedule”.