Testing The Strength Of Your Alfas Brake Fluid
Hold the end of the brake fluid tester in the brake fluid and wait until it registers a reading. If it reads no more than 2 (2% water) then the brake fluid is fine for another year
Checking The Operation Of Locks And Handles On An Alfa Service
Check that the exterior door handles open the doors efficiently and that the doors close smoothly. It’s essential that you exit the vehicle…..check the interior door re
How To Check If Your Alfa Tyres Will Pass A Service Or MOT
Check the tread depth, minimum depth is 1.6mm After the tyre’s been checked for debris, cuts and bulges run your hand along the inner and outer edge to check for stepping, it
Checking All Your Lights Are In Working Order On An Alfa Service.
Side lights Main beam High beam Front, rear and side repeaters Rear light Brake lights including the strip light if you have one. Reverse lights Fog lights (front and rear) Number
Checking The Wiper Blades And Washer Jets On Your Alfa.
Check the windscreen washer jets for direction and effectiveness. If they’re low on pressure check them for dirt, if they are clean then check for a leak along the feed pipe
Checking Suspension, Steering, Hoses, Gaitors And Bodywork.
Take the engine cover off and give the engine an overall look checking for worn hoses, leaks, rubbing and anything obvious. Take a strong hold of the font wheel and firmly push and
Changing The Brake Fluid.
That’s the bleed nipple circled by the spring, there’s one on each single or twin piston caliper, specific calipers (BREMBO) have two. Place a ring spanner on the bleed
Looking For Corrosion And Wear On Your Brake Pads And Discs.
Check how much meat you have on the outer brake pad…. ….and the inner pad, minimum thickness is 1.5mmSee that the wear indicator wire is still intact. Check if there
Topping Up Your Alfas Fluid And Oil Levels.
If you haven’t got electronic steering then check the power steering fluid level. Top up the brake/clutch reservoir with DOT 4 fluid. You can visually see the coolant level i
Resetting The Oil Service Light On A Giulietta.
The little oil can light on the right means it’s due a service. So we have a look and apparently your service coupon has expired!! Once the examiner is plugged in and the rig
