Silly question, but which engine oil should i use on a C8 2.0Hdi (2003)? It has about 80k miles if that makes a difference.
Dont want to break it just yet!
Cheers, Mark
Which engine oil?
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Re: Which engine oil?
Assuming it does not have a DPF, which I dont think it has then Total Quartz 9000 5W-40, is I believe the stuff recommended by citroen. I use it in my c5 with the same engine (8v?). If you do have a DPF then in theory you need a low saps oil, like Total ecs 5W-30, Sam
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Re: Which engine oil?
That is exactly what is use, 9000 for non DPF and ECS for with DPF.411514 wrote:Assuming it does not have a DPF, which I dont think it has then Total Quartz 9000 5W-40, is I believe the stuff recommended by citroen. I use it in my c5 with the same engine (8v?). If you do have a DPF then in theory you need a low saps oil, like Total ecs 5W-30, Sam
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Re: Which engine oil?
Odd, my Service Manual (albeit is in German), but states that the 5W-30 is NOT for HDis with particle filter.
= "These oils do not use in the following vehicles: Xsara VTS 2.0i 16V, jumper 2.8TDI, 2.8HDI, 2.0 and 2.2HDi engines with particulate filters"German wrote:(*) Diese Ole bei folgenden Fahrzeugen nicht verwenden: Xsara Coupe VTS 2.0i 16V, Jumper 2.8TDI, 2.8HDi, Motoren 2.0 und 2.2HDi mit Partikelfilter
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Re: Which engine oil?
Is that for the Total ECS oil Ben82?
If I remember correctly the Total ECS was designed for Peugeot/Citroen engines with DPF's ...
Interestingly my local Citroen dealers only stock the very basic Total oil and that is all they put in every car on a service. Hmm, I did try and correct them but I left thinking that I know more than they do
Too expensive to use the ECS oil apparently ...
If I remember correctly the Total ECS was designed for Peugeot/Citroen engines with DPF's ...
Interestingly my local Citroen dealers only stock the very basic Total oil and that is all they put in every car on a service. Hmm, I did try and correct them but I left thinking that I know more than they do
Too expensive to use the ECS oil apparently ...
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Re: Which engine oil?
Don't think so actually.. it's Quartz Futur 9000 5W-30 and Quartz Futur Diesel 9000 5W-30 (guessing they mean Future)
They don't list any others, but both are the only 5W-30 ones they list.
They don't list any others, but both are the only 5W-30 ones they list.
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Re: Which engine oil?
Thanks for the help. Not sure if it has a dpf but think it may be the 16 valve engine.
What's the best way to check?
What's the best way to check?
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Re: Which engine oil?
To check for DPF have a look underneath at the exhaust - if it's got a large cat with pipes going to it, it's got a DPF. Alternatively post up the last 8 digits of your VIN and we can check on service.citroen.
Handbook for our C4GP says ECS oil OK for DPF - it says not to use Activa energy 9000 or Quartz Energy 9000 in DPF engines. Says you can use 5W/30, 5W/40 or 10W/40 in the 1.6 HDi, depending on operating temp range.
Handbook for our C4GP says ECS oil OK for DPF - it says not to use Activa energy 9000 or Quartz Energy 9000 in DPF engines. Says you can use 5W/30, 5W/40 or 10W/40 in the 1.6 HDi, depending on operating temp range.
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Re: Which engine oil?
You can check on the Total website for their version of the correct oil for your car.....
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