Alfa Romeo 156 Problems

7 real owner problems with the Alfa Romeo 156
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Speedometer

the speedometer only indicates half of the actual speed. So when I am driving of about 80 km/hour the dial only shows 40 km/hour.

2000 2.5 auto
Posted: May 11, 2011
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Engine coolant

Hi every1, A bit of a stupid question but here goes. I've just purchased an Alfa Romeo and the engine coolants nearly ran out. I've struggled to purchase the recomended engine coolant in log book. Therefore, I bought a bottle from Halfords...

2001 saloon
Posted: Nov 27, 2010
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Slight tinny sound at high revs

Hi everyone, When the revs it top end of 2 to 3 on rev counter theres a slight tinny noise coming from the engine. Additionally, the noise occurs going up steep hills. Although, it's not causing any problems it's a bit annoying. Any idea's...

2001 Manual saloon
Posted: Nov 15, 2010
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Slightly Fluctuation with Temprature Gage.

Hi, I've recently purchased an Alfo Romeo. And after driving for an hour or so the temprature gage fluctuates slightly around the halfway mark. Although, this only happens when stuck in traffic i.e traffic lights etc. When the car sets off...

2000 156 TS Saloon
Posted: Nov 5, 2010
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Engine power loss

i've got alfa156 and what the problem seems to be now is..when i put the foot down it feels like there is more air being sucked in than fuel so..there is power loss...it is mostly at 1000 rpm to 2000 rpm generally..i did change the MAF sens...

2000 ts veloce
Posted: Nov 1, 2009
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Blowing Noise

Have just drove to town and back at lunchtime, car was fine on the way, on way back started to get a bit of a blowing noise from the rear of the engine bay when over 3000 rpm, theres no loss in power or anything like that sounds like a loos...

2004 1.9JTD Veloce M-Jet
Posted: Jul 15, 2008
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Bloody alfas

After my engine mysteriously going bang in fifth gear at approx 70mph(not exactly straining a 2L!) i have a constant smell of burning oil in the ventilation system. any ideas how to rectify it without shoving 50 magic trees in it!?

2001 2.0 veloce
Posted: Dec 19, 2007
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