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Engine oil consumption
Max engine oil consumption is usually
400 grams every 1000 km.
400 grams every 1000 km.
When the car is new, the engine needs
to run in, therefore the engine oil con-
sumption can only be considered sta-
bilised after the first 5000 - 6000 km.
to run in, therefore the engine oil con-
sumption can only be considered sta-
bilised after the first 5000 - 6000 km.
IMPORTANT The oil consumption de-
pends on driving style and the conditions
under which the car is used.
pends on driving style and the conditions
under which the car is used.
IMPORTANT Do not add oil with
specifications other than that already
in the engine.
specifications other than that already
in the engine.
Topping up engine oil
If the oil level is near or even below the
MIN mark, add oil through the filler
neck
MIN mark, add oil through the filler
neck
B, until reaching the MAX mark.
Oil level shall never exceed the
MAX
mark.
IMPORTANT If a routine check re-
veals that the oil level is above the
MAX mark, contact Alfa Romeo Au-
thorized Services to have the correct lev-
el restored.
veals that the oil level is above the
MAX mark, contact Alfa Romeo Au-
thorized Services to have the correct lev-
el restored.
IMPORTANT After adding or changing
the oil, let the engine turn over for a few
seconds and wait a few minutes after
turning it off before you check the level.
the oil, let the engine turn over for a few
seconds and wait a few minutes after
turning it off before you check the level.
When the engine is hot,
take care when work-
take care when work-
ing inside the engine compart-
ment to avoid burns. Remem-
ber that when the engine is
hot, the fan may cut in: danger
of injury. Scarves, ties and
other loose clothing might be
pulled by moving parts.
ment to avoid burns. Remem-
ber that when the engine is
hot, the fan may cut in: danger
of injury. Scarves, ties and
other loose clothing might be
pulled by moving parts.
WARNING
Used engine oil and fil-
ter contain harmful sub-
stances for the environ-
ter contain harmful sub-
stances for the environ-
ment. Contact Alfa Romeo Au-
thorized Services to have the oil
and filter changed.
thorized Services to have the oil
and filter changed.
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