spark plugs replace Alfa Romeo 4C Spider 2016 Owner's Manual
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FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Coolant – 1750 Turbo Engine We recommend you use MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent meeting the
requirements of FCA Material Standard MS.90032.
Engine Oil – 1750 Turbo Engine We recommend you use SAE 5W-40 API Certified Synthetic Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS-12991.
Engine Oil Filter – 1750 Turbo EngineWe recommend you use MOPAR Engine Oil Filter.
Spark Plugs – 1750 Turbo Engine We recommend you use MOPAR Spark Plugs. *
Fuel Selection – 1750 Turbo Engine Use Only 91 Octane or higher, 0-10% Ethanol.
NOTE: * The following are essential to ensure correct
operation and prevent serious damage to the engine: only
use spark plugs of the same make and type which are
specially certified for such engines strictly comply with the spark plug replacement interval given in the mainte-
nance schedule. For spark plug replacement, it is advis-
able to contact the dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership.
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” section for the
required spark plug intervals.
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Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
12,000
24,000
36,000
48,000
60,000
72,000
84,000
96,000
108,000
120,000
132,000
144,000
156,000
Or Months: 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144 156
Or Kilometers:
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
120,000
140,000
160,000
180,000
200,000
220,000
240,000
260,000
Replace spark plugs (#) XX X X
Replace toothed timing
drive belt (*) XX
Change engine oil and oil
filter (**)
Change brake fluid (or ev-
ery 24 months) XXXXXX
Replace air filter cartridge
(***) XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Recommend using Midtronics tester to check
charge status and, if necessary, recharge battery.
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(#) The spark plug change interval is mileage based only,
yearly intervals do not apply. The following are essential
to ensure correct operation and prevent serious damage
to the engine:
•Only use spark plugs of the same make and type
which are specially certified for such engines (refer to
“Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts” in “Maintain-
ing Your Vehicle” for further information).
• Strictly comply with the spark plug replacement inter-
val given in the maintenance schedule for spark plug
replacement.
• Contact your Alfa Romeo Dealer if you have questions. (*) Regardless of the distance covered, the timing belt
must be changed every 4 years for particularly demand-
ing use (cold climates, city driving, long periods of
idling) or at least every 5 years.
(**) The actual interval for changing the oil and replacing
the engine oil filter depends on the vehicle usage condi-
tions and is signalled by the warning light or message (if
present) on the instrument panel or every 12 months.
(***) If the vehicle is operated in a dusty or dirty
environment the engine air filter has to be changed every
6,500 miles (10,000 km).
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