Recommendations - 1.6 HDI VTX Xsara - 80k

[Andle]

Hi,

New member here - first post.

As above - old engine 80k miles - a 1.6 HDI VTX Picasso Xsara.

Looking for recommendations for a mechanic / garage in and about London U.k - that is well regarded and very knowledgeable in this product class.

Car is emitting white smoke and a foul smell - no mayonnaise under the oil cap - so need help.

Thanks to any that can help.

Andle.

[EDC5]

Here is a page in the Wiki all about oils for Citroens.

https://frenchcarforum.co.uk/wiki/Citro ... arbox_Oils


If you scroll down to section 7.8 is says what grade of oil is acceptable for your 1.6 HDi.

As to type I believe that Total oils are preferred.

Personally I used this as it is the specified oil for my 2.0 HDi

Total Quartz Ineo ECS 5W30
https://www.nielsencdg.co.uk/acatalog/T ... 51261.html

[bobins]

And if you buy the oil from NielsenCDG, then why not make use of the 5% discount that Marc (GiveMeABreak) got for FCF members

viewtopic.php?f=13&t=58246

[Andle]

Here is a page in the Wiki all about oils for Citroens.

https://frenchcarforum.co.uk/wiki/Citro ... arbox_Oils


If you scroll down to section 7.8 is says what grade of oil is acceptable for your 1.6 HDi.

As to type I believe that Total oils are preferred.

Personally I used this as it is the specified oil for my 2.0 HDi

Total Quartz Ineo ECS 5W30
https://www.nielsencdg.co.uk/acatalog/T ... 51261.html

Can I please ask both of you to take a look at this thread - and to tell me what you think?

viewtopic.php?f=3&t=58594

Appreciate any advice you'd be willing to share.

Andle

[EDC5]

Did you edit this post or have I replied to the wrong one about engine oils?

[Paul-R]

There appears to be a similar thread here viewtopic.php?p=550386

[EDC5]

I see, well I appear to have replied to the wrong one, not to worry Marc has directed them to the Wiki.

[Andle]

Hi - looks like you responded to this thread - thinking it was the other one.

In this one I'm asking for recommendations for a mechanic / garage within london.

I would still really appreciate any input you could provide on the other thread.

The wiki is rather dense - and even though I'm quite a bookworm - I could use some extra help..

[EDC5]

That's ok. The oil I linked earlier in this thread is perfect for your engine. (Total Quartz Ineo ECS 5W30)

Sorry I can't recommend any mechanics in London, If you're only after a service maybe try the Citroen main dealer nearest you?

[Stickyfinger]

Car is emitting white smoke and a foul smell - no mayonnaise under the oil cap - so need help.

Is it using coolant ?

[Andle]

Car is emitting white smoke and a foul smell - no mayonnaise under the oil cap - so need help.

Is it using coolant ?

What would be the right procedure to check. Do you mean in ml or is it something I can check visually someway?

[xantia_v6]

Can you clarify whether it is smoking all the time or just sometimes?

[Stickyfinger]

If it is using coolant you can check to see if the level is low.....ONLY check when the car is cold....

err, you do know where the coolant filler cap is don't you ?

[Andle]

Can you clarify whether it is smoking all the time or just sometimes?

Just sometimes - but the exhaust smells unusually foul.

[doctle]

Was there petrol put into it by mistake? White smoke is usually unburnt fuel