Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
1994 Alfa Romeo Spider BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Quick Lookups: Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Air Cond Refrigerant | N/A | N/A | R-134a | For further details see "Air conditioner specification label". | S | ||
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | 1.76 QTS. | 1.66 L | Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON | S | |||
| Brake Fluid | N/A | N/A | DOT 4 Brake Fluid | S | |||
| Differential Gear Oil | 1.48 QTS. | 1.4 L | API - GL-5, SAE 80W-90 | S | |||
| Engine Coolant | N/A | N/A | ALFA ROMEO Antifreeze | S | |||
| Engine Oil | Dry Fill | 7.60 QTS. | 7.19 L | API - SF, SAE 10W-50 | S | ||
| Engine Oil | w/Filter | 7.00 QTS. | 6.62 L | API - SF, SAE 10W-50 | S | ||
| Fuel Tank | 12.20 GALS. | 46.18 L | S | ||||
| Manual Transmission Fluid | 1.95 QTS. | 1.84 L | API - GL-5, SAE 75W-90 | S | |||
| Power Steering Fluid | 1.58 QTS. | 1.49 L | Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON | S | |||
| Windshield Washer Fluid | N/A | N/A | S | ||||
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.