fuel filter Alfa Romeo MiTo 2017 Owner's Manual

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Visually inspect conditions of: exterior
bodywork, underbody protection, pipes and
hoses (exhaust, fuel system, brakes), rubber
elements (gaiters, sleeves, bushes, etc.)
Check windscreen/rear window wiper blade
position/wear
Check operation of the windscreen
wiper/washer system and adjust jets, if
necessary
Check cleanliness of bonnet and luggage
compartment locks, cleanliness and
lubrication of linkage
Check handbrake lever travel and adjust, if
necessary
Visually inspect condition and wear of front
and rear disc brake pads
Visual inspect condition and check tension of
accessory drive belt(s) (for versions without
automatic tensioner only)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter(2)
(2) The actual interval for changing engine oil and replacing the engine oil filter depends on the vehicle usage conditions and is signalled by the
warning light or message in the instrument panel. In any case, it must never exceed 2 years. If the vehicle is mainly used in towns and cities, change
the engine oil and filter every year.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

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Replace accessory drive belt/s(3)
Replace fuel filter cartridge(4)
Replace air cleaner cartridge(5)
Change the brake fluid(6)
Replace the passenger compartment
cleaner(5) (o) (●)
(3) Areas that are not dusty: recommended maximum mileage 120,000 km. The belt must be replaced every 6 years, regardless of distance travelled.
Dusty areas and/or demanding use of the car (cold climates, town use, long periods of idling): advised maximum mileage 60,000 km. The belt must
be replaced every 4 years, regardless of distance travelled.
(4) If the vehicle runs on fuel with quality below the relevant European specification, this filter must be replaced every 20,000 km
(5) If the vehicle is used in dusty areas, this cleaner must be replaced every 20,000 km.
(6) The brake fluid replacement has to be done every 2 years, irrespective of the mileage.
(o) Recommended operations
(●) Mandatory operations
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PERIODIC CHECKS
Every 1,000 km or before long trips
check and, if necessary, top up:
engine coolant, brake fluid and
windscreen washer fluid level;
tyre inflation pressure and condition;
operation of lighting system
(headlights, direction indicators, hazard
warning lights, etc.);
operation of screen wash/wipe system
and positioning/wear of windscreen/
rearscreen wiper blades
Every 3,000 km check and top up if
required: engine oil level.
IMPORTANT To find out the correct oil
quantity, always check using the dipstick.
Carry out the check with the vehicle
parked on level ground.
DEMANDING USE OF THE CAR
If the vehicle is used mainly under one of
the following conditions:
towing a trailer or caravan;
dusty roads;
short, repeated journeys (less than
7-8 km) at sub-zero outside
temperatures;
engine often idling or driving long
distances at low speeds or long periods
of inactivity;
the following checks must be carried out
more often than indicated in the
Scheduled Servicing Plan:
check front disc brake pad condition
and wear;
check cleanliness of bonnet and
luggage compartment locks, cleanliness
and lubrication of linkage;
visually inspect condition of: engine,
gearbox, transmission, pipes and hoses
(exhaust - fuel system - brakes) and
rubber elements (boots - 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 pollen
filter;
check and, if necessary, replace air
cleaner.
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REFUELLING
Turbo TwinAir 1.4-litre Petrol
Prescribed fuels and original
lubricants
litres kg litres kg
Fuel tank 45 – 45 –Unleaded petrol not less than
95 RON (EN
228 specification) including a reserve of 5 - 7 – 5 - 7 –
Engine cooling system (with
climate control)5.4 5.3 5.2 4.6Mixture of distilled water and
PARAFLU fluid
UP
50%(*)
Engine sump 2.8 2.5 2.7 2.3SELENIA DIGITEK P.E. (Turbo
TwinAir versions)
SELENIA StAR P.E. (1.4 Petrol
versions) Engine sump and filter 3.3 2.8 2.9 2.5
Gearbox casing/differential 1.65 1.5 1.6 1.4TUTELA TRANSMISSION
GEARFORCE
Hydraulic brake circuit with ABS
(Anti-lock braking system)0.53 0.5 0.53 0.5 TUTELA TOP 4/S
Windscreen/rear
window/headlight washer fluid
reservoir
(**)2.2 (4.5) 1.9 (4.0) 2.8 (4.6) 2.5 (4.1)Mixture of water and TUTELA
PROFESSIONAL SC 35
(*) When the vehicle is used in particularly harsh weather conditions, we recommend using a 60-40 mixture of PARAFLUUPand demineralised water.
(**) Values in brackets refer to versions with headlight washer
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1.4 Turbo Petrol/LPG 120 HP 1.4 Turbo MultiAir
Prescribed fuels and original
lubricants
litres kg litres kg
Fuel tank 45 – 45 –Unleaded petrol not less than
95 RON
(EN228 specification)/LPG
(1.4 Turbo Petrol/LPG 120 HP
versions)
Unleaded petrol not less than
95 RON
(EN228 specification)
(1.4 Turbo MultiAir versions) LPG tank (1.4 Turbo Petrol/LPG
120 HP versions)
(*)39 – – –
including a reserve of 5 - 7 – 5 - 7 –
Engine cooling system (with
climate control)6.3 5.0 6.0 5.3Mixture of distilled water and
PARAFLU fluid
UP
50%(**)
Engine sump 2.75 2.4 3.1 2.6SELENIA MULTIPOWER GAS
5W-40 (1.4 Turbo Petrol/LPG
120 HP versions)
SELENIA DIGITEK P.E.
(1.4 Turbo MultiAir versions) Engine sump and filter 3.3 2.9 3.5 3.0
Gearbox casing/differential 2.0 1.7 2.0 1.7TUTELA TRANSMISSION
GEARFORCE
Hydraulic brake circuit with ABS
(Anti-lock braking system)0.53 0.5 0.53 0.5 TUTELA TOP 4/S
Windscreen/rear
window/headlight washer fluid
reservoir
(***)2.2 (4.5) 1.9 (4.0) 2.2 (4.5) 1.9 (4.0)Mixture of water and TUTELA
PROFESSIONAL SC 35
(*) Maximum refuelling capacity including reserve
(**) When the vehicle is used in particularly harsh weather conditions, we recommend using a 60-40 mixture of PARAFLUUPand demineralised water.
(***) Values in brackets refer to versions with headlight washer
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

1.3 JTDM-2Prescribed fuels and original lubricants
litres kg
Fuel tank 45 –
Diesel for motor vehicles
(EN590 Specification)
including a reserve of 5 - 7 –
Engine cooling system (with climate control) 7.2 6.4Mixture of distilled water and PARAFLU
fluid
UP
50%(*)
Engine sump 3.7 3.0
SELENIA WR FORWARD
Engine sump and filter 3.9 3.25
Gearbox casing/differential 1.8 1.5 TUTELA TRANSMISSION GEARFORCE
Hydraulic brake circuit with ABS (Anti-lock
braking system)0.53 0.5 TUTELA TOP 4/S
Windscreen/rear window/headlight washer
fluid reservoir
(**)3.0 (6.0) 2.8 (5.6)Mixture of water and TUTELA
PROFESSIONAL SC 35
(*) When the vehicle is used in particularly harsh weather conditions, we recommend using a 60-40 mixture of PARAFLUUPand demineralised water.
(**) Values in brackets refer to versions with headlight washer
,
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