Alfa 156 what's to know apart from don't buy one?

[Dead_E23]

http://www.alfaworkshop.co.uk/alfa_lower_156_wishbone.shtml

 

http://www.alfaworkshop.co.uk/alfa_wishbone_replacement.shtml

 

fwiw, I did my upper wishbone in the street and don't remember it being a particularly difficult job.  

 

Looking at those pictures, I suspect viewers of lower wishbone replacement should expect some strong language.

[Junkman]

Selenia oil is expensive

 

What's that? Somethimg made from Unicorn wank?

[flat4alfa]

I've never put Selenia in any Twin Spark.  Mainly because it will be consumed well before the next oil change anyhow and will get topped up with whatever is handy from Londis

 

Didn't even put it in the Busso in the Alfa 6 and that was as valuable as Titanic artifacts

[Parky]

Selena oil is made by Petronas so I would imagine not any different to the stuff ECP knock out on special occasionally. I suspect the factory doesn't have a section called "Fiat special stuff" where only the finest and most talented hydrocarbon engineers are allocated.

 

As always, once you know the spec it isn't hard to find cheaper branded oils that meet that spec. The local Fiat dealer munt on at me how Selenia is especially created for Fiats unique engine technology and prefer to believe it isnt made by a Malaysian oil giant but instead hand pressed from purest virgin crude oil by the peasant farmers of Naples.

 

I would roll an Alfa. As mentioned, it is mechanical bits bolted together so can be unbolted and replaced if need be. I do think the 147 is a bit better looking and they are sooooo cheap

[flat4alfa]

The best thing about a 156 is you'll appreciate it was built at the Alfasud plant in the south by staff who's fathers were drunk farmers.

 

Even more reason to buy one

[flat4alfa]

Selena oil is made by Petronas

 

Petronas bought in 2007, but apparently

 

Selenia Lubrificanti is a trademark of the group FL Italia (founded by FIAT in 1912), producing from 4 factories located in Europe and Latin America:

• Villastellone
• Naples
• Canovelles
• Belo Horizonte

[Parky]

I stand corrected! It appears it is still made in Italy rather than Malaysia. However it is still made by Petronas, but maybe they do have a different formulation for Italy?

 

Either way, Lots of high quality lower cost alternatives to it no matter where it's made!