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Visually inspect condition of: exterior bodywork, underbody
protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust, fuel system, brakes),
rubber elements (gaiters, sleeves, bushes, etc.)
Visually inspect condition of: LPG pipes and connectors, LPG
tank fastening (1.4 Turbo Petrol/LPG 120 HP version)
Check fuel system operation and parameters using
self-diagnosis socket (1.4 Turbo Petrol/LPG 120 HP version)
Check windscreen/rear window wiper blade position/wear
Check operation of windscreen washer system and adjust
jets if necessary
Check cleanliness of bonnet and luggage compartment locks,
cleanliness and lubrication of linkage
Check handbrake lever travel and adjust, if necessary
Visually inspect conditions and wear of front and rear disc
brake pads and integrity of pad wear indicator
Visually inspect conditions of the accessory drive belt(s)
Check tension of accessory drive belt (versions without
automatic tensioner)
Visually inspect conditions of toothed timing drive belt
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Check and, if necessary, top up the Alfa TCT transmission
control oil level (for versions/markets, where provided)(2)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (1.4 Turbo Petrol and
1.4 Turbo MultiAir versions)(3) (o) (●)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (1750 Turbo Petrol
versions)(4)
Replace spark plugs (1.4 Turbo Petrol and 1.4 Turbo MultiAir
versions)(5)
Replace spark plugs (1750 Turbo Petrol versions)
Replace the accessory drive belt/s(6)
Replace toothed timing drive belt(6)
(2) Check to be carried out every year for cars on the road in countries with particularly severe climates (cold countries).
(3) If the car's annual mileage is less than 10,000 km, the engine oil and filter must be replaced every year.
(o) Recommended operations
(●) Mandatory operations
(4) The actual interval for changing engine oil and replacing the engine oil filter depends on the vehicle usage conditions and is signalled by the
warning light or message in the instrument panel. In any cases, never exceed 1 year.
(5) For 1.4 Turbo Petrol and 1.4 Turbo MultiAir versions, to guarantee correct operation and prevent serious damage to the engine, it is essential to
proceed as follows: only use spark plugs specifically certified for these engines; all spark plugs should be of the same type and brand (see the
“Engine” paragraph in the “Technical specifications” section); strictly comply with the replacement intervals in the Service Schedule. It is advisable
to contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership for spark plug replacement.
(6) Areas that are not dusty: recommended maximum distance 120,000 km. The belt must be replaced every 6 years, regardless of distance
travelled. Dusty areas and/or demanding use of the car (cold climates, town use, long periods of idling): advised maximum mileage 60,000 km. The
belt must be replaced every 4 years, regardless of distance travelled.
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Check windscreen/rear window wiper blade position/wear
Check operation of windscreen washer system and adjust
jets if necessary
Check cleanliness of bonnet and luggage compartment locks,
cleanliness and lubrication of linkage
Check handbrake lever travel and adjust, if necessary
Visually inspect conditions and wear of front and rear disc
brake pads and integrity of pad wear indicator
Visually inspect conditions of the accessory drive belt(s)
Check tension of accessory drive belt (versions without
automatic tensioner)
Visually inspect conditions of toothed timing drive belt
Check and, if necessary, top up the Alfa TCT transmission
control oil level (for versions/markets, where provided)(2)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter(3)
(2) Check to be carried out every year for cars on the road in countries with particularly severe climates (cold countries).
(3) The actual interval for changing engine oil and replacing the engine oil filter depends on the vehicle usage conditions and is signalled by the
warning light or message in the instrument panel. In any case, it must never exceed 2 years. If the car is mainly used in towns and cities, change the
engine oil and filter every year.
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Replace the accessory drive belt(s)(4)
Replace toothed timing drive belt(4)
Replace fuel filter cartridge(5)
Replace air cleaner cartridge(6)
Change brake fluid(7)
Replace the passenger compartment filter(6) (o) (●)
(4) Areas that are not dusty: recommended maximum distance 120,000 km. The belt must be replaced every 6 years, regardless of distance
travelled. Dusty areas and/or demanding use of the car (cold climates, town use, long periods of idling): advised maximum mileage 60,000 km. The
belt must be replaced every 4 years, regardless of distance travelled.
(5) If the car runs on fuel with quality below the relevant European specification, this filter must be replaced every 20,000 km
(6) If the car is used in dusty areas, this cleaner must be replaced every 20,000 km.
(7) The brake fluid replacement has to be done every two years, irrespective of the mileage.
(o) Recommended operations
(●) Mandatory operations
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