C5 maintenance schedule

mark_l · Post by **mark_l** » 18 Sep 2010, 06:07

Hi, everybody!
Can't find it.
Any clue?
Thanks ahead

Trainman · Post by **Trainman** » 18 Sep 2010, 07:49

Petrol/Diesel?

Should be at the back of the handbook

mark_l · Post by **mark_l** » 18 Sep 2010, 08:08

Petrol.
nothing in handbook.

VertVega · Post by **VertVega** » 18 Sep 2010, 08:25

Here is a brief list of change/replace issues for C5 petrol models, in km.
There are all kinds of check this and that things which are not included here

20k km
Engine oil and oil filter

40k km (or 2 years)
Coolant
Brake fluid
Pollen filter

60k km (or 4 years)
Air filter
Spark plugs

80k km (or 6 years)
Drive belt (and water pump)

My comments: I'd change oil & filter every 10k and pollen filter max. every 20k

mark_l · Post by **mark_l** » 18 Sep 2010, 09:31

Thanks, VertVega!
I did not believe my eyes when saw so short list.
Absolutely agree about oil. I"ll change it @ 10 kkm.

addo · Post by **addo** » 18 Sep 2010, 10:29

Hi Mark, assuming you are still in Israel the pollen filter might be changed more often than two years. Or at least after one year, remove from the car and "tap" the dust out on a nearby kerb.

mark_l · Post by **mark_l** » 18 Sep 2010, 13:13

Sure, I replace it @ 10 kkm with oil and oil filter.
My experience with Xantia shows, that it is good practice-frequent oil replacing and original parts using.
At bottom line-i saved a lot of money and still have great car!