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Changing the Gearbox Oil on Alfa Romeo 156 1.8 Twin Spark

Model: Alfa Romeo 156 MK 1 - Years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
Part: Transmission fluid

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In today’s video tutorial, you will see how to change the gearbox oil on an Alfa Romeo 156 1.8 Twin Spark. First, lift the vehicle and locate the gearbox oil drain plug; then unscrew it with a socket spanner and let the oil drain into a container.

Once drained, screw the plug back in and open the fill plug located on the side: be careful of the magnet found in the plug, which collects any metal filings from the gears. Then, insert the new oil, filling it to the correct level.


Updated on 30 April 2026 by ScegliAuto


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