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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: spider916 on June 21, 2011, 08:46:50 PM

Title: hood oil
Post by: spider916 on June 21, 2011, 08:46:50 PM
hi just purchased a 99 spider, but need to top up the hood oil
what type of oil should be used
Title: Re: hood oil
Post by: Cool Jesus on June 21, 2011, 09:05:24 PM
depends on the type of hood that you have. Is it a macquarie park or mt druitt hood?
Title: Re: hood oil
Post by: spider916 on June 21, 2011, 09:20:42 PM
hi
not sure which hood but its a 916 spider if that any help
sorry  but only a newbe owner
Title: Re: hood oil
Post by: Cool Jesus on June 21, 2011, 09:49:26 PM
No Spidie, no need for apologise. Just playing around with ya. I'm assuming you're looking for engine oil???

There's never a stupid question, but plenty of smart arse replies (guilty ::)). The troops on this forum are very knowledgable, super friendly and willing to help, welcome aboard.

Here's a generic list for Alfa Lubrication. However, I'm sure some one with a tipo916 will confirm with you, otherwise get it from thehorses mouth, give Alfa dealer or local mech a call for recommendations. Whatever it is don't go cheap...

Engine Oil Capacities:
- 1.6/2.0 litre engine 4.5 Litres 10w40 (eg Selenia Oil).
- V6 3.2 litre engine, 5.5 Litres 10w40 or 10w60 (eg Selenia Oil).
1 litre of oil between min and max. (I think?)
Gearbox Oil Capacity: 2.0 Litres, 75w 90.
Power Steering: ATF Dextron II
Hydraulic fluid for Selespeed: Selespeed Oil
Fuel grade: 95 RON
Brake fluid: DOT 4
Title: Re: hood oil
Post by: spider916 on June 22, 2011, 04:59:48 AM
thanks for that

hydraulic oil for the roof motor
cheers
Title: Re: hood oil
Post by: Cool Jesus on June 22, 2011, 06:40:42 AM
Well there you go, had no idea it ran off hydraulics...(I'm fairly new to Alfas to)
Title: Re: hood oil
Post by: Cool Jesus on June 22, 2011, 07:07:08 AM
Found this for you Spidie, may be of use.

http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/alfa-159-brera-and-946-spider/267535-checking-topping-up-roof-hydraulic-fluid-on-946-spider.html (http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/alfa-159-brera-and-946-spider/267535-checking-topping-up-roof-hydraulic-fluid-on-946-spider.html)
Title: Re: hood oil
Post by: John Hanslow on June 22, 2011, 07:25:49 AM
Something here too.

http://www.alfaworkshop.co.uk/alfa_romeo_spider.shtml (http://www.alfaworkshop.co.uk/alfa_romeo_spider.shtml)

Ring the Italian Job in Clayton Victoria if need be as they are specialise in Spiders.  Refer sponsors link on home page.

More importantly, find a convenient Alfa Specialist workshop who will look after your car and you pocket - they are reasonably priced and the knowledgeable and correct mechanical servicing on your car can not be overrated.