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The 156 takes H1 and H7 bulbs, both 55w. Are car headlights like house ceiling lights - when not bright enough, can we fit brighter bulbs? I see some 100w bulbs on eBay, but are there potential heat or fuse or other problems associated with the wrong wattage bulbs? Now, I know that headlights...

A bit of an announcement: I've sold my 156 after 3.5 years with it. Tough decision, but the other half found the family car, a 406 estate, too big. So I got her an Audi A2 (great car by the way), and I'm taking on the 406. Also, as pointed out elsewhere, I'm expecting 156 values to drop with...

Feels like an itch that needs to be scratched, I've always loved the look of the 156 and always fancied a 2.4 JTD - and would suit me best in Sportwagon form. Currently using a 320d which never breaks down, nor ever had a fault in over 50k miles. Am I mad to consider one!? I have a beady eye on...

hi all 156 v6 of a 1998 vintage. it has a u/s front damper, what can you guys recommend, and when changed will it stop hitting the deck all the while? cheers Gary

Is the general consenus to stick with the 36k interval for JTDs? AIUI they're not as problematic as TSs (from previous discussions here) but do I err on the safe side (next service will be 108k).....

Sorry text is in dutch, but then again.. the pictures speak for themselves. One of the ten 8C's that were allocated to dutch customers was sold to HRH Prince Bernhard. Here it is. I quite like it in black! http://tinyurl.com/26pf9z Regards, Hans

Doing too many short trips these days and I've had to charge the battery twice so far this month. A 70 mile roundtrip (start+37 miles, stop, start+37 miles), seems to put about 15 or so 'starts' back into it and turns the indicator green. Unfortunately, we keep doing short 1-2 mile trips...

An interesting review and first drive of the 159 can be found he http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/previews/57564/alfa_romeo_159.html Makes for good reading. Simon C 156 2.4JTD V1 (2002) To reply: remove nospam. from the address

Hi, Is it an easy job changing the plugs on a 156 (2002, 2.0TS)? I ask as I cant see them and if it likely to be hassle I will fire it off to the garage. Cheers,

Hi.. Once again I have become a true alfist. I have been without an Alfa for way to long, but not anymore.. I just purchased a 1977, series 1, Alfasud ti, almost a 100% original and in a spectacular great condition, the seats aren't even worn. I had a professional "rustfixer", can't remember the...

Hi all Looking at buying an older 156 T-spark as a second car. Struggling to work out what trim level/designation it is and nothing to really give me any cluse. It's a 2000 2.0 T-Spark with full leather interior, but other than that looks fairly standard. No cruise etc. How do I tell whether it...

Popped into my Alfa/Fiat dealer today to get a 5L can of Selena 20K oil for topping up. I didn't realise there was a Fiat version and an Alfa version of the Selena 20K oil. Can anyone explain the difference, apart from cost that is???? -- Paul Woodsford Remove NOSPAM to reply.

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Or not Quick straw poll please (quicker is better) What speed does your 156 usually run at? Having got ours back I went for a drive today only to be rather alarmed to see the temp up above 90. The fan is kicking on and off and the temp is fine at standstill, but it

After 7 years driving two successive 156s, one a 1.8TS saloon and the second a 2.0 Selespeed Sportwagon, (plus a few other variations in between), I'm now weighing up a GT or a 159 as my next Alfa. For once I don't have to think about this being our main family car (the wife's getting a Mazda 6...

http://fifthgear.five.tv/jsp/5gmain.jsp?lnk=410 And Vicky driving it.... Graham

It's arrived! My new 159 - a 1.9 JTS. So what do I think of it after the first few days driving? Well, the overall impression is extremely positive. Although it is a very different car to the 146 I had until now, I very quickly felt at home in it. The suspension is superb, giving nice flat...

Anyone tried this stunt? \Mandal

Went to see it tonight (see the post earlier). Lovely car, excellent condition inside and out - however, a couple of questions if I may: - there was a high pitched whine coming from the front when going quicker than around 35-40mph. The seller says he thinks its a/the wheel bearing/s. Would a...

All you Brits: Your "Top Gear" show has been repackaged and sold to Speed TV in the USA as "Fifth Gear" and they started showing it here last week. One of the cars they tested on the first week's shows (they run two episodes back-to-back) was a 156 GTA. Some very attractive lady did the...