# \#alfaromeo **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/alfaromeo/11128.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [1990 Alfa Romeo Spider - Clutch trouble starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-alfa-romeo-spider-clutch-trouble-starting/190209)
**Author:** [@warren07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/warren07)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2023, 1:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-alfa-romeo-spider-clutch-trouble-starting/190209 "2023-04-24T13:32:12Z")
My clutch is grinding. I need a person who knows old Alfa/s. the dealership has not been helpful --- ## [Alfa romeo mito 2009 - ABS problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alfa-romeo-mito-2009-abs-problem/181038)
**Author:** [@dudisam](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dudisam)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2021, 9:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alfa-romeo-mito-2009-abs-problem/181038 "2021-12-05T09:47:14Z")
Hello, I have Mito 2009 tjet 1.4 (155 hp) My rear right wheel is locking up during a heavy break and the car is pulling left when I break heavily (only when the abs is kicking in) There are not warning lights on dash … --- ## [2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-alfa-romeo-stelvio/168001)
**Author:** [@sandysprings6700\_169115](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sandysprings6700_169115)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2020, 6:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-alfa-romeo-stelvio/168001 "2020-08-19T18:48:36Z")
I am soooo wanting to get this car: https://www.carfax.com/vehicle/ZASFAKAN0J7B80240 I’ve read lots of good things, and little bad, but the little bad things are nagging at me. --- ## [PSA Manuel Vs Manual](https://community.cartalk.com/t/psa-manuel-vs-manual/168512)
**Author:** [@VTMongo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VTMongo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2020, 4:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/psa-manuel-vs-manual/168512 "2020-08-11T04:26:06Z")
Today we discuss Manuel vs Manual. Manuel is a proper name. Manual has several meanings based off of context of use. It might be a reference to a set of instructions to use or repair some item. Manual transmission vs… --- ## [2020 Alfa Giulia](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-alfa-giulia/166128)
**Author:** [@Bupolo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bupolo)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2020, 2:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-alfa-giulia/166128 "2020-06-27T14:17:26Z")
Just got a brand new 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia, less than 30 miles as I took it off the lot. I get a very odd, high pitched humming noise when I get over 40 mph and becomes more noticeable at higher speeds. Doesn’t seem t… --- ## [Does cruise control turn off automatically if ABS turns on and traction control senses a wheel slippage?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-cruise-control-turn-off-automatically-if-abs-turns-on-and-traction-control-senses-a-wheel-slippage/160584)
**Author:** [@rey125\_164816](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rey125_164816)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2020, 11:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-cruise-control-turn-off-automatically-if-abs-turns-on-and-traction-control-senses-a-wheel-slippage/160584 "2020-03-10T23:53:33Z")
Will cruise control turn off for safety if a car starts to fishtail or do you have to tap the brakes? Thanks to all. --- ## [Topping off an Alfa Romeo Stelvio when refueling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/topping-off-an-alfa-romeo-stelvio-when-refueling/158862)
**Author:** [@lion9car](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lion9car)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2020, 2:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/topping-off-an-alfa-romeo-stelvio-when-refueling/158862 "2020-02-20T02:57:11Z")
We frequently remind people here not to top off the gas tank after the nozzle shuts off. However, while looking at the Alfa Romeo Stelvio owner’s manual online (in response to another topic), I happened to notice the fol… --- ## [2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Q4 - Where does the gas go?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-alfa-romeo-stelvio-q4-where-does-the-gas-go/158811)
**Author:** [@Sammie33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sammie33)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2020, 6:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-alfa-romeo-stelvio-q4-where-does-the-gas-go/158811 "2020-02-19T18:20:25Z")
How do I put gas in it --- ## [I want to drive it too](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-want-to-drive-it-too/119077)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2018, 3:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-want-to-drive-it-too/119077 "2018-06-13T03:03:47Z")
Wouldn’t you love a shot at this car? I know I would. --- ## [Car runs poorly after being left to cool for 20 minutes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-runs-poorly-after-being-left-to-cool-for-20-minutes/115824)
**Author:** [@jackocooper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jackocooper)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2018, 7:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-runs-poorly-after-being-left-to-cool-for-20-minutes/115824 "2018-04-23T19:25:16Z")
I’ve recently restored a 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 3.0 V6. Previous work done in this thread: The car starts and runs perfectly now, however the only issue comes when the car has been turned off for about 10/20 minutes after … --- ## [Restoring red paint, tcut?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/restoring-red-paint-tcut/113273)
**Author:** [@jackocooper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jackocooper)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2018, 8:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/restoring-red-paint-tcut/113273 "2018-03-13T20:38:12Z")
My (once) red 1988 Alfa 75 had been sat on a drive for about 7 years before i bought it, and the bonnet has faded to almost white. What would be the best way of restoring the paint? I’ve been over with a few coats of t-… --- ## [Alfa 75 3.0 V6 Bogging on Acceleration & Slow to Start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alfa-75-3-0-v6-bogging-on-acceleration-slow-to-start/109395)
**Author:** [@jackocooper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jackocooper)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2018, 3:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alfa-75-3-0-v6-bogging-on-acceleration-slow-to-start/109395 "2018-03-07T15:32:04Z")
My 1988 Alfa 75 3.0 V6 seems to be bogging under acceleration. After reaching operating temperature, it can run fine for a few minutes (plenty of power), but then it frequently has a few bad minutes where it has no power… --- ## [Dealers/Importer doesn't find an issue, car shakes and noises coming](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealers-importer-doesnt-find-an-issue-car-shakes-and-noises-coming/110284)
**Author:** [@Billias](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Billias)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2017, 9:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealers-importer-doesnt-find-an-issue-car-shakes-and-noises-coming/110284 "2017-12-20T21:06:12Z")
I have an Giulietta (FWD) from 2015. The car was in perfect condition until last April. Where a problem became evident on the car. The first symptoms where: Random humming at high speeds 60mph+ Steering shimmy at 120… --- ## [Low Ignition Coil HT Lead Resistance. Engine Misfiring](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-ignition-coil-ht-lead-resistance-engine-misfiring/107625)
**Author:** [@jackocooper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jackocooper)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2017, 9:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-ignition-coil-ht-lead-resistance-engine-misfiring/107625 "2017-10-06T21:35:00Z")
Hi, I have a 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 (Milano) 3.0 V6 and the engine is misfiring. It sometimes cuts out at idle and has no power on acceleration. It sometimes backfires under full throttle. Pulling out the spark plugs one by… --- ## [Alfa Romeo's SUV](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alfa-romeos-suv/108084)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2017, 9:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alfa-romeos-suv/108084 "2017-09-26T21:14:44Z")
…might possibly be wonderful, but with sales figures this low, I question how long Fiat-Chrysler will be able to market this vehicle in the US marketplace before they are forced to pull the plug. Only about 300 sol… --- ## [Spluttering/ Misfiring, Loss of Power, Cutout at Idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spluttering-misfiring-loss-of-power-cutout-at-idle/107386)
**Author:** [@jackocooper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jackocooper)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2017, 12:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spluttering-misfiring-loss-of-power-cutout-at-idle/107386 "2017-08-31T12:42:32Z")
My 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 3.0 V6 hasn’t been running for around 5 years and we’re struggling to get it working. It starts first time and runs. However, it sometimes runs rough at idle (more often when cold) and cuts out, wi… --- ## [Car RPM drops on full throttle, no power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-rpm-drops-on-full-throttle-no-power/106555)
**Author:** [@jackocooper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jackocooper)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2017, 5:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-rpm-drops-on-full-throttle-no-power/106555 "2017-08-31T05:31:42Z")
I have a 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 3.0 V6, with 75k miles. It’s been off the road for 5 years. Been working on the car for a while. Taking the car for a test drive, it lacks power and the RPM drops when you apply full throttle… --- ## [Unplugged MAF, now car won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unplugged-maf-now-car-wont-start/106548)
**Author:** [@jackocooper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jackocooper)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2017, 7:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unplugged-maf-now-car-wont-start/106548 "2017-08-03T19:45:54Z")
Hi, I watched a video online which said you can test your mass airflow sensor by unplugging it with you car running. I did this, the car died instantly, and now it won’t start (with or without the maf plugged in). Any i… --- ## [A/C works intermittently](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-works-intermittently/103555)
**Author:** [@robobass](https://community.cartalk.com/u/robobass)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2017, 2:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-works-intermittently/103555 "2017-05-08T02:18:35Z")
This isn't actually a Spyder, but an '02 156sw. 2l 16v. I am in Europe! The point is, the A/C comes on only after you have been driving for like an hour. Once it's on, it works perfectly. I don't drive every day. If I dr… --- ## [CR's test drive of the new Alfa Romeo Giulia](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crs-test-drive-of-the-new-alfa-romeo-giulia/103267)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2017, 1:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crs-test-drive-of-the-new-alfa-romeo-giulia/103267 "2017-04-29T13:28:33Z")
...reveals a decently-performing sports sedan, albeit one with a BIG unknown regarding reliability and durability: Whoops! There was supposed to be a link posted here, and it shows up on my composing screen, but th… --- ## [Pushing BRAKES causes engine to STALL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pushing-brakes-causes-engine-to-stall/103213)
**Author:** [@jackocooper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jackocooper)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2017, 4:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pushing-brakes-causes-engine-to-stall/103213 "2017-04-22T16:52:49Z")
Hi there, My first post on here. A bought an 1988 Alfa 75 3.0 V6 last year and having recently encountered an issue where by pushing the brake pedal causes the engine to run rough. I pressed the pedal 3 times repeatedl… --- ## [Clutch gone after it was parked?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-gone-after-it-was-parked/89904)
**Author:** [@ghiggins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ghiggins)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2015, 4:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-gone-after-it-was-parked/89904 "2015-05-08T04:25:36Z")
Good day all, I recently inherited my Dad's 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 and had it transported on a flatbed from Pennsylvania, where it was parked in a garage for the last 5 years, to my home in North Carolina. I went through… --- ## [Shifter throw](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shifter-throw/76972)
**Author:** [@dr\_dick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dr_dick)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2013, 6:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shifter-throw/76972 "2013-01-27T06:13:29Z")
is there any way to reduce the distance of the shifter throw in my '86 alfa spider? any fix for the chronic second gear grind? --- ## [Alfa idle blip](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alfa-idle-blip/74150)
**Author:** [@bob90](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bob90)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2012, 8:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alfa-idle-blip/74150 "2012-08-18T20:13:39Z")
I have a 1990 Alfa spider. It has a blip at idle. Originally it was much worse. Idle would drop to 500 then pop up to 1200 the back down, back up etc. Engine would sometimes stall while driving. This happened as I woul… --- ## [1986 Alfa Spider ...49,000 miles,one owner](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-alfa-spider-49-000-miles-one-owner/68376)
**Author:** [@mikejnp330](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mikejnp330)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2011, 10:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-alfa-spider-49-000-miles-one-owner/68376 "2011-10-04T22:25:18Z")
the guys that work on my 01 bmw 330i say i would be nuts to buy the above...do i defy my local version of the tappet brothers and purchase same..asking price is $3,500 which seems reasonable...