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Originally Posted by Del Lardo
Howdy guys.
I'm picking up my Alfa 156 2.5 v6 1999 on a 'V' plate tomorrow evening and I've got a few questions I hope you can help me with.
1. How large is the fuel tank? I've read about a predicted range of 230 miles but even at low 20s mpg that is a small tank for a car the size of a 156.
2. How often do you change the oil? I know about checking and topping up every 1000 miles / every week but Alfa recommend a complete change every 12000 miles which seems a bit high to me. Would a oil change every 6000 miles make sense or be a waste of money?
3. How good is the cambelt? Alfa recommend it is changed every 72000 miles which means it is due in 10000 miles. Obviously I will get it done then but is this one of those situations where Alfa recommend it geting it done at 72000 miles but lower mileage is much better?
4. I'm a little scared as I'm going from a 1994 Peugeot 306 1.4 with 75bhp to a 190bhp Alfa. Can you make some reassuring noises to calm me down please. 
5. I know about the advertising rules but if you are allowed can anyone recommend an Alfa specialist in Cambridge. We do have a main dealer but from the horror stories I've heard about them I'd rather service the car myself (well maybe not but you get the idea).
Cheer for your help and info guys. |
Hi.
Welcome to the V6 Club. Your fuel tank will hold around £55.00 worth of fuel. I drive mine quite hard and still get around 350 miles per tank.
I wouldn’t worry too much about when to change the oil although I do change mine every 5000 miles. However you must keep an eye on the oil level as the V6 does tend to get through it.
Came belt change at 75000 is recommended however a little look to see the state it’s in does help.
The V6. The car will only go as fast as you put your foot down but they are quick. The car is like a steam train on steroids. But handles very well.
They are expensive to maintain when things go wrong. I have just spent over £5000 having a complete engine rebuild to have it go again in under 4000 miles. Will be taking that garage to court. (Heathrow engine sales) The more you can do yourself the better.
If you happen to know anyone with a V6 engine let me know.
Any more thoughts E-mail me on
colinkelleher@aol.com.