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Alfa Romeo Spider

Maintenance specs for 2 variants of the Alfa Romeo Spider — from 1985 to 1994.

19851989 Alfa Romeo Spider

2.0L I4 DOHC (Series 3, L-Jetronic) (AR 01544) · RWD

115 hp / 119 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight10W-50
Capacity7 qt

Transmission

Type5-Speed Manual
Fluid80W-90 GL-5
Drain & fill1.9 qt
Full capacity1.9 qt

Coolant

TypeEthylene Glycol 50/50
Capacity10 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeNone (no power steering)

Differentials

Rear fluid80W-90 GL-5
Rear capacity1.5 qt

Fuel

Tank12.2 gal
TypePremium 91

Tires

Size195/60R15
Pressure (front)29 PSI
Pressure (rear)27 PSI
Shop 195/60R15 tires

Battery

Group size24F
CCA500 A
Shop group 24F battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.025 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver16"
Passenger16"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change3,000 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush12,000 mi
Brake fluid6,000 mi
Spark plugs12,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter12,000 mi
Drive belt30,000 mi

19911994 Alfa Romeo Spider

2.0L I4 DOHC (Series 4, Motronic) (AR 01588) · RWD

120 hp / 117 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight10W-50
Capacity7 qt

Transmission

Type5-Speed Manual
Fluid80W-90 GL-5
Drain & fill1.9 qt
Full capacity1.9 qt

Coolant

TypeEthylene Glycol 50/50
Capacity10 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidDexron II ATF
Capacity14 oz

Differentials

Rear fluid80W-90 GL-5
Rear capacity1.5 qt

Fuel

Tank12.2 gal
TypePremium 91

Tires

Size195/60R15
Pressure (front)29 PSI
Pressure (rear)27 PSI
Shop 195/60R15 tires

Battery

Group size24F
CCA500 A
Shop group 24F battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.025 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver16"
Passenger16"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change3,000 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush12,000 mi
Brake fluid6,000 mi
Spark plugs12,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter12,000 mi
Drive belt30,000 mi