Alfa 156 2.5 V6

[seanrbaker]

Hi Everyone,

I have just bought an Alfa 156 2.6 V6, The car is great and I am really enjoying it. However there is a but! I have had it about two weeks and in that time I have had a couple of moments where the engine has just stopped for no reason, I then come to a halt and after a couple of tries it starts again. I have also had a couple of moments when it has felt just like an engine misfire though the car has carried on going. The rest of the time the car is running great. I am no mechanic so excuse the bad description but has anybody had a problem like this?

Also what fuel do people tend to use, do people go for the high Octane Shell and BP fuels or stick with standard 95RON?

Thanks
Sean

>> Edited by seanrbaker on Wednesday 8th March 23:25

[seanrbaker]

I think its going to be one of those problems the dealer is not going to find easily! As its only happened a few time in a couple of weeks. I might have a go at resseting the fly-by-wire throttle anyone know if its easy to do?
Thanks
Sean

[seanrbaker]

Hi
Thanks for the replies.

The problem has happened again a couple of times since thursday and I have taken more notice of exactly whats happening. The engine actually seems to switch off, This can happen at any speed! If I am doing 40 or over it takes a seconds or so and jump starts itself and I am off again. If at low speed I come to a halt and have to restart with the key. Its pretty annoying.

Anyone anymore ideas, they are gratefully recieved.

Thanks
Sean

[seanrbaker]

Hi

Checked the Air filter paths all looked good and clamped, could it be there air filter itself?

Thanks
Sean