Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
12,000
24,000
36,000
48,000
60,000
72,000
84,000
96,000
108,000
120,000
132,000
144,000
156,000
Or Months: 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144 156
Or Kilometers:
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
120,000
140,000
160,000
180,000
200,000
220,000
240,000
260,000
Replace accessory drive belt(s) XX
Replace spark plugs * XX X X
Replace toothed timing drive belt ** XX
Change engine oil and oil filter ***
Change brake fluid every 24 months***** X X X XX X
Replace air filter cartridge**** X X X X X X X X XXXXX
# 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 essen-
tial 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 And Lubricants” in “Technical Specifica-
tions” for further information). •
Strictly comply with the spark plug replacement
interval given in the maintenance plan for spark plug
replacement.
• Contact your Alfa Romeo Dealer if you have ques-
tions.
** Regardless of the distance covered, the timing belt
must be changed every four years for particularly
demanding use (cold climates, city driving, long peri-
ods of idling) or at least every five years.
202 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
NOTE:* 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 that strictly
comply with the spark plug replacement interval given
in the maintenance schedule. For spark plug replace-
ment, it is advisable to contact the dedicated Alfa
Romeo Dealership. Refer to “Scheduled Servicing” in
“Servicing And Maintenance” for the required spark
plug intervals.
Chassis
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Alfa Twin Clutch Transmission
• Gearbox: Full synthetic 75W-85 manual transmission fluid meeting
MS.90021 or FPW9.55550–MZ3 or the API GL4 specification.
• Control System: Use only Mopar C Series DDCT SAE 75W Hydraulic
Fluid or equivalent.
Failure to use the correct fluid may affect the function or performance of
your transmission.
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use Mopar DOT 4 meeting MS.90039. If DOT 4 brake
fluid is not available, then DOT 3 is acceptable.
DOT 4 brake fluid must be changed every two years regardless of mileage.
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