Alfa Romeo2016–2025Technical specifications

Giulia 2.0: Technical specifications

Workshop data for the 2-litre petrol (engine code 55273835). Covers engine, fluids, brakes, service, torques and air conditioning: the figures to check before a job or a parts order.

Common faults & fixes

Summary

Match the engine code (55273835) to the vehicle before ordering parts or applying these figures.

Vehicle specifications

Overview

Make: Alfa Romeo
Model: Giulia
Years: 2016–2025
Fuel: Petrol
Engine code: 55273835

Performance & efficiency

Power: 147 kW (200 hp)
Engine size: 1,995 cc
Cylinders: 4 · OHC
Compression ratio: 10:1
Fuel system: Marelli

Fluids & capacities

Engine oil (with the filter): 5.2 litres

All 103 specifications below

Engine & identification

Vehicle identification

No. of cylinders Type	4/OHC
Capacity (Fiscal) cc	1995
Compression ratio :1	10
Suitable for unleaded petrol	Yes
Minimum octane rating RON	95
Ignition system Make	Marelli
Ignition system Type	1B4BA0
Ignition system Description	Map-DI
Trigger location	Cam/Crankshaft
Fuel system Make	Marelli
Fuel system Type	1B4BA0
Fuel system Description	MFI-s(d)
Air metering Type	Mass/MAP
Combined ignition and fuel ECM	Yes
Diagnostic socket	Yes

Ignition system

Ignition coil Make	Borgwarner
Ignition coil Type	50050430
Ignition coil supply voltage + with ballast V	12,0

Firing order

The firing order for the Alfa Romeo Giulia 2.0 (2016–2025) is 1-3-4-2.

Firing order	1-3-4-2

Valve clearances

Valve clearances on the Alfa Romeo Giulia 2.0 (2016–2025) are hydraulic — they self-adjust, so no manual clearance figure applies.

Valve clearance - INLET mm	Hydraulic
Valve clearance - EXHAUST mm	Hydraulic

Engine oil & fluids

Engine oil

The Alfa Romeo Giulia 2.0 (2016–2025) takes 5.2 litres of engine oil with the filter.

See the reference table for the complete engine oil entries and their conditions.

Coolant

Cooling system must be filled using vacuum filling equipment.

See the reference table for the complete coolant entries and their conditions.

Grades, filling conditions and capacities

Lubricants and capacities — complete reference
Engine oil options
Ambient temperature range	All temperatures
Engine oil grade SAE	0W-30 Synthetic
Engine oil classification OEM	FPW 9.55535/02
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	/C2
Engine with filter(s) litres	5.2
Other lubricants and capacities
Automatic transmission fluid Type	ATF
Automatic transmission fluid classification	Fiat 9.55550-AV5
Automatic transmission (drain & refill) litres	9.4
Checking ATF level
Differential oil grade - rear SAE	75W-85 Synthetic
Differential oil classification - rear	Fiat 9.55550-DA9
Differential rear litres	1.1
Coolant Type	Paraflu up
Coolant Colour	Red
Cooling system - total capacity litres	8.6
Cooling system must be filled using vacuum filling equipment.
Brake fluid Type	DOT 4
Brake fluid classification	Fiat 9.55597
Brake fluid litres	0.89

Brakes & wear limits

Brake disc thickness

Brake discs on the Alfa Romeo Giulia 2.0 (2016–2025) are replaced at a minimum thickness of 25,5 mm (ventilated) or 26,4 mm (ventilated) front and 20 mm (ventilated) or 20,6 mm (ventilated) rear.

Minimum disc thickness for replacement - ventilated Front	25,5 mm
Minimum disc thickness after refacing - ventilated Front	26,4 mm
Minimum disc thickness for replacement - ventilated Rear	20 mm
Minimum disc thickness after refacing - ventilated Rear	20,6 mm

Service & electrical

Tuning and emissions

Ignition advance checks °Engine/rpm	ECM Controlled
Idle speed rpm	750±50 Not adjustable
Oil temperature °C	80
CO level at idle speed - tailpipe Vol. % CO	0,2 Max Not adjustable
HC level at idle speed ppm	100
CO2 level at idle speed Vol. % CO2	14,5-16
O2 level at idle speed Vol. % O2	0,1-0,5

Starting and charging

Battery V/RC(Ah)	12

Service checks and adjustments

Radiator cap bar	1,40

Fuel system

Fuel feed/lift pump delivery pressure bar	4,0-5,0
Fuel main pump delivery pressure bar	40-200

Spark plugs

Spark plugs Original equipment	NGK
Spark plug Type	ILZKR7G7G
Electrode gap mm	0,60-0,65

Tightening torques

Cylinder head
Cylinder head instructions	—
Renew bolts	Yes
Other engine tightening torques
Main bearings Stage 1	—
Main bearings
Big end bearings Renew bolts/nuts	Yes
Big end bearings Stage 1	20 Nm
Big end bearings Stage 2	100°±10°
Oil pump to cylinder block	9±1 Nm
Sump bolts	—
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Sump drain bolt	20±2 Nm
Flywheel/driveplate	-/110±5
Crankshaft pulley/damper centre bolt	50±2 Nm+68°
Crankshaft pulley/damper centre bolt
Camshaft sprocket/gear	10 Nm+65°
Camshaft carrier/cap	10±1 Nm
Camshaft/rocker cover	10±1 Nm
Inlet manifold to cylinder head	11±1 Nm
Exhaust manifold to cylinder head	20±2 Nm
Exhaust downpipe to manifold	24±2 Nm
Water pump	26±2 Nm
Spark plugs	19±2 Nm
Fuel rail	23±2 Nm
Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor/engine speed (RPM) sensor	10±1 Nm
Camshaft position (CMP) sensor	9±1 Nm
Lambda sensor (Oxygen)	45±5 Nm
Knock sensor (KS)	28±3 Nm
Engine oil pressure switch	14±1 Nm
Oil filter	16±2 Nm
Chassis tightening torques
Front hub - wheel bearing housing bolts	100±5 Nm
Rear hub	1)71±3 Nm 2)47°±2°
Rear hub - wheel bearing housing bolts	100±5 Nm
Steering wheel	50±5 Nm
Steering rack/box mounting	110±5 Nm
Steering track rod end	70±3 Nm
Brake disc to hub Front	7±1 Nm
Brake caliper/carrier to hub Front	105±5 Nm
Brake disc to hub Rear	7±1 Nm
Brake caliper to carrier Rear	28±2 Nm
Back plate to hub Rear	9±2 Nm
ABS sensor Front	9±2 Nm
ABS sensor Rear	9±2 Nm
Road wheels	120±12 Nm

Air conditioning

Do not mix R134a with R1234yf.
No. of AC service connectors	2
Air conditioning restrictor type	Expansion valve
Compressor clutch/magnetic coupling	Yes
Compressor variable displacement solenoid	Yes
Air conditioning refrigerant Type	R134a/R1234yf
Air conditioning refrigerant quantity grams	535±20
Air conditioning oil group	PAG
Air conditioning oil Type	Dens Oil 12
Air conditioning oil quantity cm³	130
Air conditioning oil viscosity ISO	46

Frequently asked questions

What is the firing order of the Alfa Romeo Giulia 2.0?

The firing order for the Alfa Romeo Giulia 2.0 (2016–2025) is 1-3-4-2.

How much oil does the Alfa Romeo Giulia 2.0 take?

The Alfa Romeo Giulia 2.0 (2016–2025) takes 5.2 litres of engine oil with the filter. See the reference table for the complete engine oil entries and their conditions.

What are the valve clearances for the Alfa Romeo Giulia 2.0?

Valve clearances on the Alfa Romeo Giulia 2.0 (2016–2025) are hydraulic — they self-adjust, so no manual clearance figure applies.

What is the minimum brake disc thickness for the Alfa Romeo Giulia 2.0?

Brake discs on the Alfa Romeo Giulia 2.0 (2016–2025) are replaced at a minimum thickness of 25,5 mm (ventilated) or 26,4 mm (ventilated) front and 20 mm (ventilated) or 20,6 mm (ventilated) rear.