Information on repair and maintenance of Alfa Romeo 159 cars electronically
Alfa Romeo 159 is a stylish representative of the business class, produced by the Italian automaker Alfa Romeo since 2005. The model was presented at the Geneva Motor Show in 2005, replacing the successful Alfa Romeo 156. The car is built on the GM/Fiat Premium platform, which was also used in the Brera, Spider and the Kamal concept car from the automaker Alfa Romeo.
The exterior design of the Alfa Romeo 159 was developed by the famous Italian designer Giorgetto Giugiaro with the participation of Alfa Centro Stile. The style of the new car inherited many features from its predecessor, the Alfa Romeo 156. When creating, the developers were also inspired by the Alfa Romeo Brera coupe concept, presented in 2002. The front of the car is distinguished by a traditional V-shaped grille.
Grouped cylindrical headlights are located under the protruding part of the hood, which gives the car a more aggressive look. The dynamic silhouette of the model is distinguished by clear lines. Compared to the Alfa Romeo 156, the 159 is larger, resulting in more interior space. The wheelbase is 2700 mm, the length of the car is 4680 mm, the width is 1828 mm, and the height is 1417 mm. The interior of the car is kept in a restrained style and has an aesthetic design.
All-wheel drive models use Torsen III dual differential technology developed by American company Gleason. Torsen is short for TORque SENsing (“torque sensation”). By default, 57% of torque is transmitted to the rear axle, and 43% to the front.
The line of all-wheel drive models offers two powertrain options: a 3.2-liter gasoline engine with 260 hp. and a 2.4-liter diesel engine with 200 hp. (until 2007). Front-wheel drive models are equipped with 1.9 (160 hp), 2.2 (185 hp) liter gasoline engines and 1.9 liter (150 hp) diesel engines.
All three petrol engine variants are equipped with the JTS (Jet Thrust Stoichiometric) system, which is a direct fuel injection system. As for the transmission, new gearboxes have been developed for the Alfa Romeo 159: manual gearbox with sports shift mechanism, Selespeed robotic gearbox and QTRONIC automatic gearbox. All of them are six-speed.
The Alfa Romeo 159 comes with extensive standard equipment to ensure safety and comfort while driving.
Additional options include cruise control, navigation system, rain sensor, steering wheel controls, heated front seats, power driver and passenger seats, leather upholstery, xenon headlights, headlight washers, MP3 recorder, CD changer, amplifier and subwoofer.
In 2006, the station wagon version of the Alfa Romeo 159 was presented at the Geneva Motor Show. In 2007, the power of the 2.4-liter diesel engine was increased to 207 hp. At the 2007 Geneva Motor Show, sports versions of the TI (Turismo Internazionale) sedan and station wagon of the Alfa Romeo 159 were demonstrated.
Taking care of your car is an important aspect for every driver. Regular maintenance and timely repairs help keep your car in excellent condition.
For those who want to independently understand the details and save both budget and time, an excellent solution would be to purchase books on repair and operation of the Alfa Romeo 159 in PDF format on our website.
After purchasing, you can easily download the book to your smartphone or tablet, and always have it at hand at the right time. In each repair manual you will find answers to questions such as:
- how can you change the engine oil yourself;
- how to repair the chassis;
- how to detect and eliminate faults in any car system;
- how the electrical equipment of a car works;
- what could be the causes of engine malfunctions, how to deal with them and much more.
With these guides, you will not only save your time, but also significantly reduce costs by performing repairs and maintenance yourself. You won't have to constantly visit a service station if you can handle the repairs yourself. If necessary, you can separately buy and download on our website Alfa Romeo 159 electrical diagrams in electronic format, which will make your task easier when working with the car’s electrical equipment.