Thank you for such a detailed video. I’m not sure yet that I’ll dare change the oil on my own. But the day I do, I’ll refer to your instructions. This is great!
Also just hold up the airplane casing with a bungee connected from hood latch to a rubber retainer on the housing. Actually very easy. Do not remove screw. Realize 7 4qts is a lot. Have big container!
What are your thoughts on the 10k mile oil change interval recommendation from Alfa Romeo for the Giulia Quadrifoglio? I purchased a 2024 earlier this year along with the maintenance package and am thinking of bringing it in early at 5k miles… planning on keeping long term
Great vid, thank you. But… Compared to a Lexus 5.0 V8 (GS-F) oil change, the QV’s is absurdly complex. Why does the QV’s oil filter have to be on top of the engine and buried under a pile of fragile hoses - what’s the benefit?? Why not place the filter under the engine, behind an easy-access hatch, as per the Lexus V8 and almost every other car??
Appreciate how professional you are and how you take care to not create a mess and clean up as you go! Will be bringing "Valeria" (My 2019 QV) when she is ready for service...you are still in the Bay Area- Correct?
A good idea since you use a lot of microfiber cloths , get a portable small washing machine for the shop that you can keep in the corner or on a desk that at the end of the day you can toss the rags in there and not have to worry about buying a bunch more 😊
Great videos. I have a QV on order (who knows when I'll ever get it!) and have heard maintenance horror stories about techs not knowing what they're doing. When it's time I'll refer them to your videos ;)
The QV is a amazing piece of art and techs need to first off understand that they aren’t just working on any type of car like a Honda or Toyota. Until that happens, mistakes will be made. I appreciate your support.
No way is that normal. We charge $250 and we are in the San Francisco area where everything is more expensive. All dealers around this area within 60 miles are around the same.
@@jalloor As per the research I have done, they do walnut basting on the valves or install a catch can. But I have no experience so take it with a grain of salt.
@@anirudh_gqv This is untrue. The port injectors added are to help with emissions/efficiency. Port injectors do better at lower RPMs while direct injectors are better at high RPMs. Port injection provides a better, more stable air/fuel mixture at lower engine speeds, which results in smoother operation upon startup. At higher rpm, direct injection provides a greater cooling effect, allowing for more power and less chance of knock. The effect of having a cleaner intake is only a byproduct.
Actually when used correctly that style of plug works extremely well . 1# it allows to predict the correct position of the drain pan below as you back it out slowly and completely 2# there is not one manufacturer that uses and OEM drain cock plug at full capacity , so this making a mess is just talk for the sake of talking. Making a mess? Are you serious ? Solid plugs can cause worse messes for those who do not have firm grips when removing them completely. I have changed oil in all my vehicles owned over the past 53 years, and still do presently with simple floor jacks and stands in my residential garage without the luxury of a shop lift like that in whatever shop you are working out of , and never have made a mess of anything other than my disposable rags and gloves , it includes my 2017 Giulia . Many who have never done their own changes , will benefit from the video despite the mess implication which is not a concern at all when the DIYER is not in a rush to move on to the next car. A benefit of doing a DIY change is that after the drain plug is back in , as well as the oil filter and oil , and all the areas are cleaned with any sprays that dissolve oil , the engine can be started for enough time needed to look for leaks instead of assuming none will occur before re-installing the belly pan and 17# T 30s and 2# T25. At a dealership distracted or rushed oil changers have left plugs loose .A neighbor of mine was down to 2 quarts by the time he made it back to his driveway after an oil change at a dealership, the belly pan bolts were nice and tight , lucky for him the loose drain plug did not fall out completely , that ....was a roadway , car, and driveway mess !!
Thanks for the comment. I’m sorry about your neighbor, it sounds like he got a technician that was more into making time than actually paying attention to the quality of work. I take great pride in my work and I am blessed to say I’ve NEVER had a oil change come back on me in 10 years of being at the dealership. My personal experiences with these cars has been a roller coaster, some good, some bad, and some downright terrible. All in all it’s a learning experience that we can all benefit from. I love sharing my knowledge about these vehicles and answering any questions that get brought up on my social media platforms. Have yourself a great day.
@@hycastro I am certain that my neighbor would appreciate your empathy , the incident scared him enough to make him go out and mortgage a new car, he will be making payments for another 70 months or more .It appears that my comment injured you .I had no such intention when I made it I am from an era when emojis did not exist for communication , my grandson just showed me ho to use them .I stumbled across your video and curiously watched it . I have not an atom of doubt about the fact that you take pride in you craft and perform well executed jobs , the video makes that clear enough. At nearly 70 years of age I can assure you that growing up with cars made from the 1930s up to the 1980`s practically every manufacturer made cars and trucks that DIYERS could maintain easily and with few specialized tools. Most of you excellent techs own $ 100K worth of them now , the metal canister oil filter is an example of why , of course some idiotic politicians had a lot to do with that one. For passionate diyers like myself , it is bad enough that over the decades, layers of electronically managed complexities ranging from emissions to $ 2800 infotaintement junk that interface with windows regulator motors that will not let windows open or close when the radio blitzes out like those found in some Japanese cars have lead to ever more anti DIYER engineering , to say little of flimsy low quality materials engineering that keeps dealerships more profitable than ever before. Oil changes and brake pad changes are the last remaining things that DIYERS can hope to manage . Engineering an oil filter placement in the valley of an engine is idiotic for a lot of reasons , some are really dangerous , some just annoying as highlighted in your video. It is also indicative of worse, it is the contempt that automakers like Alfa and the others who share that engine`s architecture like Maserati to name another have for their customers, "the enthusiast" .That is where generally speaking the auto industry is today , repair shop or dealer . Those cars were originally made for daily driver weekend racer enthusiasts. Cars that could be maintained in the driveway on a sunny day, now they are bling most owners do not own the tools needed to maintain them and sometimes not even their own driveways in which to do it , my brother in law and his Ghibly are such an example , condo associations frown on parking area car maintenance. For those who watch your video for more than just entertainment value, while intending to attempt doing an oil change on their hollow gold plated bling , the last discouragement may be the "Making A Mess" after they discover in the video that in addition to drain pans/ gloves /cleaners, oil/filter and drain plug gaskets ,they need to buy a 30 dollar socket to get the oil filter out , at that point the video discourages more than encourages a potential DIYER, that was my point, the video becomes entertainment more than a tutorial session. For aspiring oil change DIYERS , you have shown that Alfa Romeo`s purposefully engineered 3 intimidating factors, the air induction plumbing just to reach the oil filter, removing the 19 bolt the low quality belly pan , and the poorly designed hollow oil pan bolt/plug with relief holes. At its top speed the pressure under the hood is not enough to blow it out from under the car, if, it were made of better more rigid material, held in place by only 4 well placed fasteners. But Guido Panzini and brother Nunzio😄 engineered it for 15 bolts too many, said pan lacking integrity Now 19 fasteners is ridiculous enough in addition to the fact that 2 of them do not match the 17 others. The hollow oil pan bolt with small holes ? Well ...that was Mario Scungilli`s project ..he has not yet discovered how to design one with a larger diameter and a longer shank bored with only one large hole that can be aimed 90 degrees perpendicular to the drain pan like a faucet spout . Is there a good reason having such a plug for it ? There is ...if the DIYER is changing the oil in the living room, making a mess there is a problem for the wife😂 So ... why do I own an ALFA GIULIA ? Because I am Italian ....sadly for me Ferraris have always been out of the range of my inexpensive wine pockets , Alla tua salute 🍷🙂
Thank you for such a detailed video. I’m not sure yet that I’ll dare change the oil on my own. But the day I do, I’ll refer to your instructions. This is great!
Thanks for your support.
Agreed.
Also just hold up the airplane casing with a bungee connected from hood latch to a rubber retainer on the housing. Actually very easy. Do not remove screw. Realize 7
4qts is a lot. Have big container!
What are your thoughts on the 10k mile oil change interval recommendation from Alfa Romeo for the Giulia Quadrifoglio? I purchased a 2024 earlier this year along with the maintenance package and am thinking of bringing it in early at 5k miles… planning on keeping long term
Awesome video, very informative! Might just do my oil change next time to safe me a trip.
Great vid, thank you. But…
Compared to a Lexus 5.0 V8 (GS-F) oil change, the QV’s is absurdly complex.
Why does the QV’s oil filter have to be on top of the engine and buried under a pile of fragile hoses - what’s the benefit??
Why not place the filter under the engine, behind an easy-access hatch, as per the Lexus V8 and almost every other car??
What a beautiful car! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for the support!
I love it, at what dealership you work at, I’m from the bay , I’d love for you to take care of my Qv 🙌🏼 amazing work
I’m at the Burlingame location. Check out my ig and dm me for details. Ig is Alfa_Technician
Appreciate how professional you are and how you take care to not create a mess and clean up as you go! Will be bringing "Valeria" (My 2019 QV) when she is ready for service...you are still in the Bay Area- Correct?
A good idea since you use a lot of microfiber cloths , get a portable small washing machine for the shop that you can keep in the corner or on a desk that at the end of the day you can toss the rags in there and not have to worry about buying a bunch more 😊
That’s true, but my dealer uses a uniform company that provides new rags weekly so that’s why I don’t mind using so many 😂.
Great videos. I have a QV on order (who knows when I'll ever get it!) and have heard maintenance horror stories about techs not knowing what they're doing. When it's time I'll refer them to your videos ;)
The QV is a amazing piece of art and techs need to first off understand that they aren’t just working on any type of car like a Honda or Toyota. Until that happens, mistakes will be made. I appreciate your support.
What kind of oil did you use and how much of it did you use?
Question do u need a scan tool to reset the maintenance system when it say oil changes is due on the 2018 model
Yes all models need a scan tool to reset maintenance light.
Quick question, doing this oil change by yourself, how do you reset the maintenance due on the navigation screen?
With the proper scan tool
@@hycastro what kinda tool would that be?
Honestly, you don't need to disengage the intake hoses at all. Have done an oil change no problem without having to do so.
True, but I just like to have as much room as possible so I don’t have to fight around things. To each their own.
What's the latest year you've done a turbo replacement on the 2.0l?
2018
Great vid! Do you take requests?
I do. It’s been a little slow lately but I keep a notepad handy for requests.
@@hycastro I’d love to see one for the Stelvio power train servicing. My wife’s has 106k on the odometer, and I know it could use one. Thanks again!
great video thanks!
Thanks for the love and support!
Saving so much money doing it yourself!! I'm not pay 500$ for an oil change from alfa romeo. How much do you guys charge?
For the 2.0 $225 and the 2.9 $275.
Is $500 a normal oil change cost on these? Is the filter or much more expensive?
No way is that normal. We charge $250 and we are in the San Francisco area where everything is more expensive. All dealers around this area within 60 miles are around the same.
damn what a find! subscribed! good video
Thanks for the support.
Those Sparco seats. I’m struggling to find a quality pre-owned with them…
Say no more…
Awesome! Thanks for sharing.
Do you know why FCA went from direct injection to direct and port injection?
It uses both port and direct injection. Carbon buildup was an issue with using just Direct Injection.
@@anirudh_gqv how do we take care of carbón buildup with the earlier models?
@@jalloor As per the research I have done, they do walnut basting on the valves or install a catch can. But I have no experience so take it with a grain of salt.
@@anirudh_gqv ok
@@anirudh_gqv This is untrue. The port injectors added are to help with emissions/efficiency. Port injectors do better at lower RPMs while direct injectors are better at high RPMs. Port injection provides a better, more stable air/fuel mixture at lower engine speeds, which results in smoother operation upon startup. At higher rpm, direct injection provides a greater cooling effect, allowing for more power and less chance of knock. The effect of having a cleaner intake is only a byproduct.
Actually when used correctly that style of plug works extremely well .
1# it allows to predict the correct position of the drain pan below as you back it out slowly and completely
2# there is not one manufacturer that uses and OEM drain cock plug at full capacity , so this making a mess is just talk for the sake of talking. Making a mess? Are you serious ? Solid plugs can cause worse messes for those who do not have firm grips when removing them completely.
I have changed oil in all my vehicles owned over the past 53 years, and still do presently with simple floor jacks and stands in my residential garage without the luxury of a shop lift like that in whatever shop you are working out of , and never have made a mess of anything other than my disposable rags and gloves , it includes my 2017 Giulia .
Many who have never done their own changes , will benefit from the video despite the mess implication which is not a concern at all when the DIYER is not in a rush to move on to the next car. A benefit of doing a DIY change is that after the drain plug is back in , as well as the oil filter and oil , and all the areas are cleaned with any sprays that dissolve oil , the engine can be started for enough time needed to look for leaks instead of assuming none will occur before re-installing the belly pan and 17# T 30s and 2# T25.
At a dealership distracted or rushed oil changers have left plugs loose .A neighbor of mine was down to 2 quarts by the time he made it back to his driveway after an oil change at a dealership, the belly pan bolts were nice and tight , lucky for him the loose drain plug did not fall out completely , that ....was a roadway , car, and driveway mess !!
Thanks for the comment. I’m sorry about your neighbor, it sounds like he got a technician that was more into making time than actually paying attention to the quality of work. I take great pride in my work and I am blessed to say I’ve NEVER had a oil change come back on me in 10 years of being at the dealership. My personal experiences with these cars has been a roller coaster, some good, some bad, and some downright terrible. All in all it’s a learning experience that we can all benefit from. I love sharing my knowledge about these vehicles and answering any questions that get brought up on my social media platforms. Have yourself a great day.
@@hycastro
I am certain that my neighbor would appreciate your empathy , the incident scared him enough to make him go out and mortgage a new car, he will be making payments for another 70 months or more .It appears that my comment injured you .I had no such intention when I made it
I am from an era when emojis did not exist for communication , my grandson just showed me ho to use them .I stumbled across your video and curiously watched it . I have not an atom of doubt about the fact that you take pride in you craft and perform well executed jobs , the video makes that clear enough.
At nearly 70 years of age I can assure you that growing up with cars made from the 1930s up to the 1980`s practically every manufacturer made cars and trucks that DIYERS could maintain easily and with few specialized tools. Most of you excellent techs own $ 100K worth of them now , the metal canister oil filter is an example of why , of course some idiotic politicians had a lot to do with that one.
For passionate diyers like myself , it is bad enough that over the decades, layers of electronically managed complexities ranging from emissions
to $ 2800 infotaintement junk that interface with windows regulator motors that will not let windows open or close when the radio blitzes out like those found in some Japanese cars have lead to ever more anti DIYER engineering , to say little of flimsy low quality materials engineering that keeps dealerships more profitable than ever before.
Oil changes and brake pad changes are the last remaining things that
DIYERS can hope to manage .
Engineering an oil filter placement in the valley of an engine is idiotic for a lot of reasons , some are really dangerous , some just annoying as highlighted in your video.
It is also indicative of worse, it is the contempt that automakers like Alfa and the others who share that engine`s architecture like Maserati to name another have for their customers, "the enthusiast" .That is where generally speaking the auto industry is today , repair shop or dealer . Those cars were originally made for daily driver weekend racer enthusiasts. Cars that could be maintained in the driveway on a sunny day, now they are bling most owners do not own the tools needed to maintain them and sometimes not even their own driveways in which to do it , my brother in law and his Ghibly are such an example , condo associations frown on parking area car maintenance.
For those who watch your video for more than just entertainment value, while intending to attempt doing an oil change on their hollow gold plated bling , the last discouragement may be the "Making A Mess" after they discover in the video that in addition to drain pans/ gloves /cleaners, oil/filter and drain plug gaskets ,they need to buy a 30 dollar socket to get the oil filter out , at that point the video discourages more than encourages a potential DIYER, that was my point, the video becomes entertainment more than a tutorial session.
For aspiring oil change DIYERS , you have shown that Alfa Romeo`s purposefully engineered 3 intimidating factors, the air induction plumbing just to reach the oil filter, removing the 19 bolt the low quality belly pan , and the poorly designed hollow oil pan bolt/plug with relief holes.
At its top speed the pressure under the hood is not enough to blow it out from under the car, if, it were made of better more rigid material, held in place by only 4 well placed fasteners. But Guido Panzini and brother Nunzio😄 engineered it for 15 bolts too many, said pan lacking integrity Now 19 fasteners is ridiculous enough in addition to the fact that 2 of them do not match the 17 others.
The hollow oil pan bolt with small holes ? Well ...that was Mario Scungilli`s project ..he has not yet discovered how to design one with a larger diameter and a longer shank bored with only one large hole that can be aimed 90 degrees perpendicular to the drain pan like a faucet spout . Is there a good reason having such a plug for it ? There is ...if the DIYER is changing the oil in the living room, making a mess there is a problem for the wife😂
So ... why do I own an ALFA GIULIA ? Because I am Italian ....sadly for me Ferraris have always been out of the range of my inexpensive wine pockets , Alla tua salute 🍷🙂
Spark plug next and can you do videos on
4 cylinders please
Ok and absolutely. Thanks for the support.
🔥🔥🔥
You do not need to remove the undertray. Do what a smart engineer should have done. Cut a 2x2 notch directly under drain. VIOLA, easier oil change
Has the engine problems been sorted on the 2020+ model years?
its due to people not warming up their cars. its a pretty reliable engine