oil type Alfa Romeo GT 2006 Owner handbook (in English)

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
198
FUEL CAP
The fuel cap (C-fig. 164) is electrically
controlled. To open it, press button (D-
fig. 165); the flap can be opened only
when the engine is off.
The fuel cap (A-fig. 164), accessible af-
ter opening the lid (C), is fitted with a catch
to prevent losing it (B) which fastens it to the
lid.
When refuelling, hook the cap to the de-
vice on the inner flap, as illustrated.
REFUELLING
PETROL ENGINES
Use only unleaded petrol.
To prevent accidentally filling with leaded
petrol, the diameter of the fuel tank filler
is of such a size as not to accept the noz-
zle of this type of petrol.
The unleaded petrol octane number
(R.O.N.) used shall not be less than 95.
IMPORTANT An inefficient catalyst
leads to harmful emission at the exhaust,
thus environment pollution.
IMPORTANTNever put leaded petrol,
even in small quantity, in the tank, even if
it is an emergency. This would irreversibly
damage the exhaust gas catalyst.
JTD ENGINES
At low temperatures the degree of fluidi-
ty of fuel oil may become insufficient due to
the formation of paraffins leading to mal-
functioning of the fuel system.
Therefore, to avoid inconveniences, sum-
mer and winter fuel oils are normally dis-
tributed depending on the season.
In the event the car is filled with fuel oil
unsuitable for the using temperature, mix
it with DIESEL MIX additive in the propor-
tions stated on the can, firstly putting the
antifreeze in the tank and then the fuel oil.
The vehicle must only be
filled with fuel oil for mo-
tor vehicles, in compliance
with European Specification
EN590. The use of other products
or mixtures may irreparably dam-
age the engine with invalidation of
the warranty due to the damage
caused. In the event of accidental-
ly filling with another type of fuel,
do not start the engine and empty
the tank. If the engine has been run
even for only a very short time, in
addition to the tank, it is also nec-
essary to empty the whole supply
circuit.
fig. 164
A0A0644b

VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
253
1Engine oil - 2Battery - 3Brake fluid -4
Windscreen/rearscreen/headlamp
washer fluid - 5Engine coolant fluid -
6Power steering fluid - 7Selespeed
transmission oil (2.0 JTS Selespeed ver-
sions)
CHECKING LEVELS
Never smoke while
working in the engine
compartment; gas and
inflammable vapours may be pre-
sent, with the risk of fire.
When topping up take
care not to confuse the
various types of fluids:
they are incompatible with one
another and could seriously dam-
age the vehicle.fig. 1 - 1.8 T. SPARK version
A0A0736b
A0A0681b
fig. 1a - 2.0 JTS version

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
285
UseGenuine fluids
and lubricants
TUTELA CAR
TECHNYX
TUTELA GI/A
TUTELA CAR CS SPEED
TUTELA STAR 500
TUTELA TOP 4
for Alfa Romeo
PARAFLU UP
TUTELA
PROFESSIONAL SC 35Applications
Mechanical gearbox
and differential
Power steering
Selespeed gearbox
electric control electro-
hydraulic actuator
CV joints on wheel side
Hydraulic brake and
clutch controls
Cooling circuits
Proportion:
50% water
and 50% Paraflu UP
To be used diluted or
undiluted Fluid and lubricant specifications
for correct car operation
Synthetic-based oil, grade SAE 75W-85,
that passes API GL-4 Plus specifications
Lubricant for hydrostatic transmissions that passes
"ATF DEXRON II" specifications
Special lubricant with "ATF DEXRON III" type additive
Lithium-soap-based grease with molybdenum bisulphate, NLGI 2 consistency
Synthetic fluid, F.M.V.S.S. n. 116, DOT 4, ISO 4925, SAE J-1704,
CUNA NC 956-01
Protective with antifreeze action, red colour, based
on inhibited monoethylen glycol and organic formula,
that passes CUNA NC 956-16, ASTM D 3306 specifications
Mixture of alcohol, water and surfactants CUNA NC 956-11
IMPORTANTDo not top-up or mix with products having different properties
Lubricants and greases
for transmissions
Brake fluid
Protective agent for radiators
Windscreen and
rear window washer fluid