Q-System Automatic Gearbox Oil Level - Alfa Romeo 156 Owner's Manual

Q-SYSTEM AUTOMATIC
GEARBOX OIL LEVEL (fig. 14)
The oil should be checked with the engine
idling and at operating temperature, the
gearshift lever at position P and the car on
level ground.
To check the level, proceed as follows:
– remove the dipstick (A);
– clean it with a clean lint free cloth;
– insert the dipstick in its housing pushing
well down to the bottom;
– remove it to check.
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fig. 14
The level should be between the MIN and
MAX marks of the sector identified by the
word COLD (+40°C).
WARNING After long journeys with the
gearbox/differential unit very hot, the oil
level should be between the MIN and
MAX marks of the sector identified by the
word HOT (+80°C).
WARNING
When the engine is very
hot, take care when work-
ing inside the engine compartment
to avoid burns. Remember that
when the engine is hot, the fan may
cut in: danger of injury.
A0B0163m If the oil level is near or below the MIN
mark, add TUTELA GI/2 oil through the
dipstick housing.
The oil level should never exceed the
MAX mark on the dipstick on the COLD
side, if the level is checked cold and on the
HOT side if the level is checked with the
gearbox/differential unit hot.
Do not add oil with dif-
ferent characteristics than
those of the oil already in
the system.
WARNING
Used gearbox oil contain
pollutants. Contact Alfa
Romeo Authorized Services to
have the oil changed as these are
equipped to dispose of the waste
oil respecting the environment and
laws.