Hi All,
Just trying to get some oil ordered for an oil change on the V6 and realised I don't know how many litres it takes Does anyone happen to know ? In the back of my mind I seem to remember its 5 litres, but I don't want to be half a litre short when I come to do the job...
And no, I do not have the owners manual - it was missing.
Xantia V6 engine oil quantity ?
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Xantia V6 engine oil quantity ?
Simon
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Re: Xantia V6 engine oil quantity ?
5 (ish) Simon, 5.25l is the dry capacity but just under five for a normal change is about on the money...
I put 4.5 litres in and then watch the dipstick carefully as I gradually top up from there..
Be aware the dipstick can be a bit (very) misleading at times and needs multiple wipes and dips to get the right result..
I put 4.5 litres in and then watch the dipstick carefully as I gradually top up from there..
Be aware the dipstick can be a bit (very) misleading at times and needs multiple wipes and dips to get the right result..
Jim
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Re: Xantia V6 engine oil quantity ?
A 5 litre pack has always sufficed for me (with a bit to spare if the filter is not changed).
Re: Xantia V6 engine oil quantity ?
Thanks guys, that has jogged my memory - I remember now that the dry capacity is stated as 5.25 litres but when I changed the oil last time it only needed about 4.8 litres even though I changed the filter as well.
So a 5 litre bottle it is! (I will be changing the filter too)
So a 5 litre bottle it is! (I will be changing the filter too)
Simon
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1998 Xantia S2 3.0 V6 Auto Exclusive
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2016 Nissan Leaf Tekna 30kWh in White
2011 Peugeot Ion Full Electric in Silver
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Re: Xantia V6 engine oil quantity ?
I wouldn't be surprised if the 5.25 is based on the 406 spec with oil cooler (which there wasn't room for on the Citroens because of the hydraulic regulator)