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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
Check condition and wear
of rear brake pads and
discs, and operation of
pad wear indicator
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Check and top off, if re-
quired, fluid levels (engine
coolant, brake/hydraulic
clutch fluid, windscreen
washer fluid, battery fluid,
etc)
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Visually inspect the condi-
tion of accessory drive
belt(s)
X
X
X
X
Check condition of timing
belt
X
X
X
Check handbrake lever
travel and adjust, if neces-
sary (or every 12 months)
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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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
Check engine control sys-
tem operation (via diag-
nostic tool)
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Check and, if necessary,
top off oil level of twin
clutch transmission
X
X
Replace accessory drive
belt(s)
X
X
Replace spark plugs *
X
X
X
X
Replace toothed timing
drive belt **
X
X
Change engine oil and oil
filter ***
Change brake fluid every
24 months*****
X
X
X
X
X
X
Replace air filter car-
tridge****
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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# 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.
*** The actual interval for changing the oil and replac-
ing the engine oil filter depends on the vehicle usage
conditions and is signalled by the warning light or
message (if present) on the instrument panel or every 12
months.
**** If the vehicle is operated in a dusty or dirty
environment the engine air filter has to be changed
every 6,500 miles (10,000 km).
***** DOT 4 brake fluid must be changed every two
years regardless of mileage.
WARNING!
•
You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Do only service work for which
you have the knowledge and the right equipment.
If you have any doubt about your ability to
perform a service job, take your vehicle to a
competent mechanic.
•
Failure to properly inspect and maintain your
vehicle could result in a component malfunction
and effect vehicle handling and performance.
This could cause an accident.
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
1750 Turbo Engine
1 — Fuse Box
3 — Engine Oil Dip Stick
5 — Coolant Reservoir
2 — Battery
4 — Engine Oil Fill
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