Brake And Hydraulic Clutch Fluid - Alfa Romeo 147 Owner's Manual

If the oil level in the reservoir is below the
specified one, top up only with one of the
products listed in the "Fluids and Lubricants"
table in the "Technical Specifications" chap-
ter proceeding as follows:
– Start the engine and wait for the oil lev-
el in the reservoir to stabilise.
– With the engine running, turn the steer-
ing wheel lock to lock a few times.
– Top up to the MAX level notch, then
refit the cap.
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fig. 11 - JTD versions
M
WARNING
Do not allow the power
steering fluid to touch hot
parts of the engine: it is inflam-
mable.
Oil consumption is very
low, if topping up again is
needed shortly afterwards,
have the system checked for pos-
sible leaks by Alfa Romeo Autho-
rised Services.
BRAKE AND HYDRAULIC
CLUTCH FLUID (fig. 12)
Check that the fluid level in the reservoir
is at maximum. Top up with the brake flu-
A0A0400m
id specified in the table "Fluids and lubri-
cants" (see section "Technical Specifica-
tions").
NOTE Clean accurately the tank cap A
and the surrounding surface. When opening
the cap take the utmost care to prevent im-
purities entering the tank. When topping up,
always use a funnel with built-in filter with
mesh equal to or lower than 0.12 mm.
IMPORTANT For this operation it is
however recommended to contact Alfa
Romeo Authorised Services.
Make sure that the high-
ly corrosive brake fluid
does not drip onto the
paintwork. If it does, wash it off
immediately with water.
fig. 12
A0A0217m