Scheduled Servicing - Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA Owner's Handbook Manual

SCHEDULED SERVICING

Correct servicing is crucial for
guaranteeing a long life for the vehicle
under the best conditions.
For this reason, Alfa Romeo has planned
a series of checks and maintenance
operations at fixed distance intervals
and, for versions/markets, where
provided, at fixed time intervals, as
described in the Service Schedule.
Before each service, it is always
necessary to carefully follow the
instructions in the Scheduled Servicing
Plan (e.g. periodically check level of
fluids, tyre pressure, etc.).
Scheduled Servicing is offered by a
Dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership
according to a set time schedule. If,
during each operation, in addition to the
ones scheduled, the need arises for
further replacements or repairs, these
may be carried out with the owner's
explicit consent only.
WARNING The scheduled service
deadlines are set out by the
Manufacturer. Failure to have them
carried out may invalidate the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
It is advisable to inform the Dedicated
Alfa Romeo Dealership of any small
operating irregularities without waiting
for the next scheduled service deadline.
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PERIODIC CHECKS
Every year or 620 miles (1,000km) or
before long journeys, check and top up, if
necessary:
engine coolant level;
brake fluid level (if insufficient, see
a Dedicated Alfa Romeo dealership as
soon as possible);
windscreen washer fluid level;
tyre inflation pressure and condition;
operation of lighting system
(headlights, direction indicators, hazard
warning lights, etc.);
operation of windscreen wash/wipe
system and positioning/wear of wiper
blades.
Oil consumption of the engine depends
on conditions and driving style. For this
reason, the engine oil level must be
checked every 1,860 miles (3,000 km),
and topped up, if necessary (see the
"Engine compartment - Checking the
levels" paragraph for information on the
quantity to be topped up).
DEMANDING USE OF THE CAR
If the vehicle is used in one of the
following conditions:
dusty roads;
short, repeated journeys (less than 4-
5 miles or 7-8 km) at sub-zero outside
temperatures;
engine often idling or driving long
distances at low speeds or long periods
of inactivity;
in the event of a long period of
inactivity;
the following checks must be carried
out more often than indicated in the
Scheduled Servicing Plan:
check front and rear disc brake pad
condition and wear;
check cleanliness of bonnet and boot
locks, cleanliness and lubrication of
linkage;
visually inspect conditions of:
engine, gearbox, transmission,
pipes and hoses (exhaust/fuel
system/brakes) and rubber elements
(gaiters/sleeves/bushes, etc.);
check battery charge and battery fluid
level (electrolyte);
visually inspect conditions of the
accessory drive belts;
check and, if necessary, change engine
oil and replace oil filter;
check and, if necessary, replace cabin
air filter;
check and, if necessary, replace air
cleaner;
check and, if necessary, replace the
Bad Fuel filter (where provided).