Whenever possible, always prefill the new oil filter with fresh oil before installation. This will minimize the amount of time your car runs with no oil pressure upon startup after changing the oil. And Alfa owners, always replace the copper sealing washer on the drain plug.
Typical oil capacities, with filter: Alfa Romeo 4 cylinder: 7 qts Alfa Romeo GTV6 & Milano: 8 qts Fiat and Lancia: 5 qts
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