Not every job on this page starts on a flatbed. This 2022 Giulia was driven in with nothing wrong with it: it was simply due its 60,000-mile service, and the owner wanted it done by a shop they trust with an Alfa Romeo. That is most of what Giulia service is, most of the time — and it is worth showing what it actually consists of, because "60k service" on an invoice can mean very different things from one shop to the next.
What was done
- Engine oil and oil filter — drained, new filter, refilled with a full-synthetic European-specification oil.
- Spark plugs — all four replaced, with original-equipment plugs.
- Engine air filter — replaced.
- Cabin air filter — replaced.
- Brakes and suspension — inspected on the lift.
- Everything else — re-checked against the mileage schedule.
Spark plugs: the main event at 60,000 miles
This car has the 2.0 turbocharged four-cylinder, and on that engine each plug sits under its own ignition coil. The coils come out first, then the plugs, and the new plugs go in with the engine cold and are tightened to specification before the coils go back on.
The plugs that came out were NGK iridium plugs, and 60,000 miles shows on them: the firing ends are dark and coated, and the threads are discoloured from years of heat cycles. A turbocharged engine is harder on plugs than a non-turbo one — cylinder pressure under boost is high, and a worn plug with a widened gap needs more voltage to fire across it. Left too long, that shows up as misfires under load and extra strain on the coils.
Oil, filters and the inspection
The oil change is the part of the service people expect, and it still matters most: the 2.0’s turbocharger is lubricated and cooled by the same oil as the rest of the engine. The oil filter was replaced and the engine refilled with a full-synthetic European-specification oil. The engine and cabin air filters were replaced at the same visit. Our oil change guide covers why the specification matters more than the brand on the bottle.
With the car on the lift, the brake and suspension components were inspected. On a Giulia that means the double-wishbone front end, where the control arm bushings are a known wear point, as well as pads, rotors and brake lines. Everything else on the schedule was re-checked rather than replaced by default — a scheduled service should replace what is due, not everything that could be.
What to take from this
The 60,000-mile service is one of the bigger ones on a Giulia, mostly because the spark plugs come due. If you are comparing quotes, ask exactly what each one includes: whether the plugs are in it, what they are, and which oil goes in. And it does not have to be the dealer — an independent European specialist can do the scheduled service to the manufacturer’s intervals, and we cover what still has to go to a dealer and what does not separately. More on how we look after the brand on our Alfa Romeo service page. Our maintenance schedule guide covers what generally comes due when.