Alfa Romeo Alfetta GTV, 116 (EU)

Coolant capacity & service interval

Alfa Romeo Alfetta GTV, 116 (EU) coolant capacity ranges from 8 to 12 liters. Service intervals include checking every 20000 km or 12 months and changing every 40000 km or 24 months. The data covers 2 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
GTV 2.0 (1982-1986)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8 liter
  • Check 20000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 40000 km/ 24 months
GTV6 2.5 (1980-1986)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 12 liter
  • Check 20000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 40000 km/ 24 months

Additional Notes

  • The GTV6 2.5 carries a 12-liter cooling system capacity, which is notably larger than the 8-liter capacity of the GTV 2.0, reflecting the greater thermal load generated by the 2.5-liter V6 engine compared to the inline four-cylinder unit.
  • The GTV 2.0 (1982-1986) cooling system holds 8 liters, a figure that represents the total system fill volume including the radiator, engine block passages, and heater circuit rather than a partial top-up quantity.
  • Both the GTV 2.0 and GTV6 2.5 share a coolant check interval of every 20,000 km or 12 months under normal use conditions, whichever comes first.
  • The coolant change interval for both configurations is set at 40,000 km or 24 months under normal use conditions, meaning the change cycle is exactly double the check cycle in both distance and time terms.
  • The Alfa Romeo Alfetta GTV 116 specifications apply the same interval structure across both engine variants despite the 4-liter difference in system capacity between the GTV 2.0 and GTV6 2.5.

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