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Alfa Romeo 156 Factory Service Manual (1997-2002)16 · Fault diagnosis

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X08 Excessive engine coolant consumption

Make: Alfa Romeo
Model: 156 Factory Service Manual
Year: 1997–2002
Section: Consumption / leaks / wear › X08 Excessive engine coolant consumption

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Fault diagnosisX08 Excessive engine coolant consumption

X08 Excessive engine coolant consumption

The coolant consumption is high (it needs topping up frequently)

Step	Test procedure	Result	Action
0	PRELIMINARY CHECKS Visually check for any leaks outside the engine which could have caused the high consumption Visually check that the exhaust fumes are white and contain water	OK	Move onto step 1
		Obvious leaks of coolant outside the engine	Move onto step (see X10)
		There are no particular exhaust fumes	Locate any leaks Move onto step (see X10)
1	CYLINDER HEAD GASKET CHECK Check: that the cylinder head tightening is correct the gasket seal	OK	Move onto step 2
		Cylinder head tightening not correct	Restore correct tightening End of diagnosis
		Gasket damaged	Replace the gasket Op. 1016C11 End of diagnosis
1	CYLINDER HEAD GASKET CHECK Check: that the cylinder head tightening is correct the gasket seal	OK	Move onto step 2
		Cylinder head tightening not correct	Restore correct tightening End of diagnosis
		Gasket damaged	Replace the gasket Op. 1016D11 End of diagnosis
2	CHECK CORRECT OPERATION Check that the fault is no longer present	OK	End of diagnosis
2		Fault persists	Incorrect selection of diagnostic procedure

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