2.0 T.S. (164.H3) with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 142 HP engine (1992.9–1998.9)
750–850 rpm750–850 rpm750–850 rpm
2.0 V6 Turbo (164.K3) with gasoline V6 2.0 L 198 HP engine (1992.9–1998.9)
800–850 rpm800–850 rpm800–850 rpm
2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 137 HP engine (1987.6–1998.9)
790–890 rpm790–890 rpm790–890 rpm
2.5 TD (164.K2A, 164.K2B) with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 123 HP engine (1992.9–1998.9)
875–925 rpm875–925 rpm875–925 rpm
2.5 TD (164.K2A, 164.K2B) with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 123 HP engine (1992.9–1998.9)
875–925 rpm875–925 rpm875–925 rpm
2.5 V6 with gasoline V6 2.5 L 161 HP engine (1992.9–1998.9)
800–850 rpm800–850 rpm800–850 rpm
3.0 24V (164.K1) with gasoline V6 3.0 L 208 HP engine (1992.9–1998.9)
650–750 rpm650–750 rpm650–750 rpm
3.0 24V (164.K1) with gasoline V6 3.0 L 208 HP engine (1992.9–1998.9)
650–750 rpm650–750 rpm650–750 rpm
3.0 24V (164.K1) with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 208 HP engine (1992.9–1998.9)
650–750 rpm650–750 rpm650–750 rpm
All other modifications
700–800 rpm700–800 rpm700–800 rpm
Minimum engine oil temperature at VET
140°F140°F60°C
expand_morePetrol exhaust gas values
expand_moreCO content at idling speed
2.0 Turbo with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 172 HP engine (1987.10–1998.9)
0.5–2 %0.5–2 %0.5–2 %
All other modifications
0.1–0.5 %0.1–0.5 %0.1–0.5 %
CO content at increased idling speed
0.2 %0.2 %0.2 %
expand_moreIgnition time
2.0 T.S. (164.H3) with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 142 HP engine (1992.9–1998.9)
-10°00'±1°00' - before TDC + after TDC
No adjustment possible
2.0 Turbo with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 172 HP engine (1987.10–1998.9)
-20°00' - before TDC + after TDC
All other modifications
-26°00' - before TDC + after TDC
expand_moreIncreased idling speed
2.0 T.S. (164.H3) with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 142 HP engine (1992.9–1998.9)
2500–2800 rpm2500–2800 rpm2500–2800 rpm
2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 137 HP engine (1987.6–1998.9)
2500–2800 rpm2500–2800 rpm2500–2800 rpm
All other modifications
2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm
Lambda value
0.97–1.03 λ0.97–1.03 λ0.97–1.03 λ
expand_moreMaximum HC content at idling
2.0 T.S. (164.H3) with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 142 HP engine (1992.9–1998.9)
50 ppm50 ppm50 ppm
2.0 V6 Turbo (164.K3) with gasoline V6 2.0 L 198 HP engine (1992.9–1998.9)
50 ppm50 ppm50 ppm
2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 137 HP engine (1987.6–1998.9)
50 ppm50 ppm50 ppm
2.5 V6 with gasoline V6 2.5 L 161 HP engine (1992.9–1998.9)
50 ppm50 ppm50 ppm
All other modifications
70 ppm70 ppm70 ppm
To reduce environment impact and pass government inspections keep emission parameters at the level prescribed by Alfa Romeo.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 1998 Alfa Romeo 164 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 164 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 1998 Alfa Romeo 164 you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.