Technical Service Bulletin (TSB)
Oil Change Monitor Displaying Prematurely
REFERENCE:

TSB: 01-001-26
GROUP: Lubrication and Maintenance

VEHICLES
AFFECTED:

2018 - **2026** (GU) Alfa Romeo Stelvio
2018 - **2026** (GA) Alfa Romeo Giulia

Date:

May 16, 2026

REVISION: 01-002-24

MARKET APPLICABILITY:
NA

MEA

SA

IAP

EE

CH

NOTE: **This bulletin applies
to the North America
market.**
CUSTOMER
SYMPTOM:

Customers may experience the following:
● The oil change light illuminated on the dash shortly after taking delivery of the vehicle within 6,437 Km
(4,000 miles).

CAUSE:

Extended vehicle sitting time

This bulletin supersedes Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 01-002-24, date of issue November 15, 2024,
which should be removed from your files. All revisions are highlighted with **asterisks** and include
updated model years, new market note, Repair Procedure steps and Table.
REPAIR SUMMARY:
This bulletin involves resetting the oil life monitor and if necessary changing the engine oil and filter.

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CLAIMS DATA:

Labor Operation No:
09-55-01-94

09-55-01-95

09-55-01-96

Failure Code

Labor Description
Oil Change Indicator Reset Only
(0 - Introduction)
Engine Oil and Filter,
Includes Resetting Oil
Change Indicator (Dealer
Owned)
(0 - Introduction)
Engine Oil and
Filter, Includes Resetting
Oil Change Indicator
(Customer Owned)
(0 - Introduction)
ZZ

Skill Category
1 - Engine Repair and
Performance

Labor Time
0.2 Hrs.

1 - Engine Repair and
Performance

0.8 Hrs.

1 - Engine Repair and
Performance

0.8 Hrs.

Service Action

SPARE PARTS:

Qty
1 (AR)
5.5 qts (AR)

Part No.
04892339AB
68444159AA

5.5 qts (AR)

68492706AA

Description
Filter, Oil
Oil, Engine (SAE 0W-30
Full Synthetic)
Oil, Engine (SAE 0W-30
Full Synthetic) Bulk - 55
Gal Drum

Notes

DIAGNOSIS:
If the customer describes the symptom/conditions listed above in the customer symptom section, perform the
Repair Procedure.
REPAIR PROCEDURE:

NOTE: Prior to Delivery of Vehicle to Customer:
● If the number of days since vehicle build is equal to or less than 365 days, AND if mileage
is equal to or less than 241 Km (150 miles), the oil life monitor should be reset/cleared.
Proceed to Step 2 of the Repair Procedure, use LOP (09-55-01-94).
● If the number of days since vehicle build is greater than 365 days OR mileage is greater than
150 miles, the engine oil and filter should be changed, and the oil life monitor reset/cleared,
proceed to Step 1. Use LOP (09-55-01-95).
● **Read RDI (after reset/clear process) as per Table 1 and provide/attach results/evidence in
FSI list.**

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NOTE: Customer Owned Vehicle:
● If a customer brings the vehicle back to the dealer due to the oil service light being on with
more than 6,438 Km (4,001 miles) on the vehicle, This bulletin does not apply. Normal oil
change procedure should be performed.
● **If a customer brings the vehicle back to the dealer due to the oil service light being on with
less than 6,437 Km (4,000 miles) on the vehicle, the dealer must:
1. Read RDI (as first operation at vehicle arrival) as per Table 1 and provide/attach results/
evidence. Open a ticket/narrative attaching the RDI results (mandatory).
2. Proceed with an oil filter change and reset/clear the oil life monitor under warranty.
Proceed to Step 1.Use LOP (09-55-01-96).**
Table 1
Parameter
Days
Miles
Cold start number
Oil soot accumulation

RDI to read
RDI 0x3815
RDI 0x3818
RDI 0x3816
RDI 0x3819

1. Perform an engine oil and filter change. Refer to the detailed service procedures available in
DealerCONNECT> Service Library under: Service Info> 09 - Engine, 2.0L / Lubrication / Oil /Standard
Procedure>engine oil and filter change.
2. Resetting the oil change indicator system, refer to the following procedure:
● Without pushing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE START/STOP button and cycle the ignition to
ON/RUN position (do not start the engine).
● Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly, five times within 10 seconds.
● Without pushing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE START/STOP button once to return the ignition to
the OFF/LOCK position.
NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you start the vehicle, the oil change indicator
system did not reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure. If the above process fails to
complete, use the scan tool to complete the reset process.
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization for repair. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or
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