For 2005 156 Sportwagon Series 3 Alfa Romeo recommends to use: R134a air conditioning refrigerants. To select the right air conditioning refrigerant see the table below.
How much air conditioning refrigerant you need to put into 2005 156 Sportwagon depends on the engine installed, and some other conditions listed below.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.
Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Alfa Romeo warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.
DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.
Doing basic service for your 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.