166 (936) · 1998–2003

Alfa Romeo 166 3.0 V6 166 (936) · 220 hp (1998 to 2003)

The Alfa Romeo 166 3.0 V6 of the 166 (936) generation uses the Busso 3.0 V6 petrol engine with 220 hp.

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Technical specifications

Fuel: Petrol
Power: 220 PS / 162 kW
Displacement: 2 959 cm³
Cylinders: 6
Engine code: Busso 3.0 V6
Period covered: 1998–2003
Documented market: Europe

Transmission

Manual · 6 speeds

Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.

Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet

This version

220 hp (162 kW), front-wheel drive, 6-speed manual. Built from 1998 to 2003.

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In the range

It is the most powerful petrol version of this generation. The Busso 3.0 V6 engine is also fitted to: Alfa Romeo GTV (GTV (916)), Alfa Romeo Spider (Spider (916)).

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Maintenance and records

Oil and filter change

Typical interval: 20,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first.

20 000 km

12 months

Fiat 9.55535-S2 / GS1 / DS1 / FPW9.55535/03 — Engine, model year and severe use may require a shorter interval; do not exceed the service warning. The listed oil approvals are not interchangeable: check the one for the engine.

Source [1]

Brake fluid

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

24 months

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

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Questions about this version (2)

Which engine is in the Alfa Romeo 166 3.0 V6 166 (936)?

The Busso 3.0 V6 petrol engine (2 959 cc), 220 hp (162 kW).

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Which oil for the Alfa Romeo 166 3.0 V6?

A Fiat 9.55535-S2 / GS1 / DS1 / FPW9.55535/03-approved oil suited to the Busso 3.0 V6 engine.

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Documentary sources

[1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
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