147 Oil Change

Started by iamsven, November 28, 2009, 09:22:02 AM

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iamsven

Hi all,
Have just bought myself a 2004 147 twinspark and I am in love all over again. She has just ticked over to 50000km with her previous service being at 36000km (with a cambelt change thank goodness). I am going to start regular 10000km oil changes as I think the factory recommendation of 20000km is a bit ambitious. Anyway I was just curious as to what type of oil would be recommended? I understand a good 10w60 is the go, but should I use a Fully synthenic or Semi Synthetic? I have always used Penrite in my other cars.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Regards
Damien
Current Alfa:
2004 147 Twinspark
Previous Alfa:
1983 GTV 2.0 (it was a sad day when I sold this one)

John Hanslow

You are correct about the 20,000 kms.

I would get it fully serviced every 10 thousand kms and change the oil every 5 thousand kms because I can and do not use my car every day.

What you do depends on your budget, but get the oil with the correct spec.

Cheers
Now:
2011 Giulietta QV

Previously:
1989 164 3.0  V6
2002 156 Twin Spark Sports Edition
2002 147 Twin Spark
2002 916 Spider Twin Spark
1990 Alfa 75 Potenziata

Djadam

Dont know if your oil will last 10,000kms.....make sure you check it regularly.