Engine Oil Consumption - Alfa Romeo 156 GTA Owner's Manual

ENGINE OIL (fig. 2)
The engine oil level should be checked
when the car is standing on a level surface
a few minutes (about 5) after the engine
has been switched off.
Remove the dipstick (A), clean it, put it
back completely, remove it once again and
check that the level is between the MIN
and MAX marks on the dipstick.
The interval between the MIN and MAX
marks corresponds to approximately 1 liter
of oil.
WARNING
When the engine is hot,
take care when working
inside the engine compartment to
avoid burns. Remember that when
the engine is hot, the fan may cut
in: danger of injury.
WARNING
Scarves, ties and other loo-
se clothing might be pulled
by moving parts.
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Never add oil with char-
acteristics (classification,
viscosity) which are differ-
ent from those of the oil already in
the circuit.
If the oil level is near or even below the
MIN, mark, add oil trough the filler neck
(B), until reaching the MAX mark.
IMPORTANT If a routine check reveals
that the oil level is above the MAX mark,
contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services to
have the correct level restored.
IMPORTANT After adding or changing
the oil, run the engine for a few seconds and
wait a few minutes after stopping it.
fig. 2

Engine oil consumption

Max. engine oil consumption is usually
400 grams every 1000 km.
During the initial period of use the engine
settles, therefore the engine oil consump-
tion can only be considered stabilised after
the first 5000 ÷ 6000 km.
IMPORTANT Engine oil consumption de-
pends on the way of driving and the condi-
tions of use of the car.
Used engine oil and filter
contain pollutants. Contact
Alfa Romeo Authorized
Services to have the oil and filter
changed as these are equipped to
dispose of the waste oil and filters
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respecting the environment and
laws.