C5 HDI 136 oil change

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C5 HDI 136 oil change

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Do I need any special tools to change the oil on my 2l HDI 136hp (the bottom engine cover obscures the view)? Does it take a normal spanner of some unusual hex/torx/whatever tool?

Any special tools required for the oil fileter (paper cartridge type)?

Anyone know what size replacement washer to use?


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Post by citroenxm »

Its all standard stuff NOTHING special what so ever!!!

21mm socket on the sump nut!

IF not then a 10 or 8 mm aLLEN key will do it!

But thats all. Oil filters are still round and spin on too :lol:

Have fun!!

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Post by myglaren »

Anecdotal only, can't even remember where I read it but supposedly it has to be done hot, which is clearly a safety hazard. The oil IIRC has to be at 80°C.
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Post by bencowell »

citroenxm wrote:Oil filters are still round and spin on too :lol:
I don't think they are on the 2.0 16v 138bhp diesel. My Haynes suggests it is a paper element underneath the air filter housing.
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Post by citroenxm »

Well they are on the 2.2 136bhp units... I guess they must have changed them again for the "Newer" 2.o


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Post by E H Shaw »

This is how I do the job.
Oil filter is round canister - usually quite stuck on so need tool to remove it.
Electric screwdriver speeds up removing engine guard bolts (10mm socket)
Wheel ramps (or in my case 2 concrete blocks) to raise front of car - drain hole is at back of engine). Raise car to max height using suspension to give adequate clearance under car. (Use axle stands or other means as safety device in case of suspension failure - very rare)
Job best done if engine warm - oil is runny and parts not cold to the touch when done in winter. Wear latex gloves to protect (and keep clean) your hands and get the waste-oil container as close as possible to the drain hole otherwise it splashes everywhere.
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