Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first)
12,000
24,000
36,000
48,000
60,000
72,000
Or Months: 12 24 36 48 60 72
Or Kilometers:
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
120,000
Check condition of timing belt X
Check handbrake lever travel and adjust, if necessary (or every 12
months)XX X X X X
Check exhaust gas emissions, or as required by applicable laws X X X
Check engine control system operation (via diagnostic tool) X X X X X X
Check and, if necessary, top off oil level of dual clutch automatic
transmissionX
Replace accessory drive belt(s)X
Replace spark plugs (#) X X
Replace toothed timing drive belt (*)X
Change engine oil and oil filter (**)
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months) X X X
318 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first)
12,000
24,000
36,000
48,000
60,000
72,000
Or Months: 12 24 36 48 60 72
Or Kilometers:
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
120,000
Replace air filter cartridge (***) X X X X X X
(⌂) Recommend using Midtronics tester to check charge
status and, if necessary, recharge battery.
(#) The spark plug change interval is mileage based only,
yearly intervals do not apply. The following are essential
to ensure correct operation and prevent serious damage
to the engine:
•Only use spark plugs of the same make and type
which are specially certified for such engines (refer to
“Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts” in “Maintain-
ing Your Vehicle” for further information).•Strictly comply with the spark plug replacement inter-
val given in the maintenance schedule for spark plug
replacement.
•Contact your Alfa Romeo Dealer if you have questions.
(*) Regardless of the distance covered, the timing belt
must be changed every 4 years for particularly demand-
ing use (cold climates, city driving, long periods of
idling) or at least every 5 years.
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