C4 Picasso 1.6HDi B78 2013, what engine oil?

This is the Forum for all your Citroen Technical Questions, Problems or Advice.

Moderator: RichardW

Post Reply
Rosanbo
Posts: 64
Joined: 16 Nov 2017, 22:07
Location: PONTYPRIDD
My Cars: CITROEN C4 PICASSO EXCLUSIVE E-HDI 115 AIRDREAM (2013 MK2) (DV6C engine)
x 3

C4 Picasso 1.6HDi B78 2013, what engine oil?

Post by Rosanbo »

What engine oil do I need for

C4 Picasso 1.6 HDi 2013 onwards ?

Silly idiot forgot to buy some oil for the change. :roll:

By the way... I got already in my garage

5 litres of 10W 40 Semi Synthetic, labelled as for use in petrol engines

tons of 5W 40 Fully Synthetic, labelled for use in petrol engines

Would either of these be any good to use in the diesel engine?

Thanks
Last edited by Rosanbo on 20 Apr 2019, 23:52, edited 1 time in total.
User avatar
GiveMeABreak
Forum Admin Team
Posts: 36996
Joined: 15 Sep 2015, 19:38
Location: West Wales
My Cars: C3 Aircross SUV HDi Flair Peperoncino Red (The Chili Hornet)
C5 X7 2.0 HDi Exclusive Mativoire Beige (The Golden Hornet)
C3 1.6 HDi Exclusive Aluminium Grey (The Silver Hornet)
C5 MK II 2.0 HDi Exclusive Obsidian Black
C5 MK I 2.0 HDi SX Wicked Red
Xantia S2 2.0 HDi SX Hermes Red
C15 Romahome White
XM 2.0 Turbo Prestige Emerald Green Pearlescent
XM 2.0 Turbo Prestige Polar White
XM 2.0 SX Polar White
CX 20 Polar White
GS 1220 Geranium Red
CX 2.4 Prestige C-Matic Nevada Beige
GS 1000 Cedreat Yellow
x 5645

Re: C4 Picasso 1.6HDi B78 2013, what engine oil?

Post by GiveMeABreak »

Everything you need to know is on the wiki here:

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

If you don't know your exact engine type,post your VIN here and I'll let you know.
Please Don't PM Me For Technical Help

Marc
Rosanbo
Posts: 64
Joined: 16 Nov 2017, 22:07
Location: PONTYPRIDD
My Cars: CITROEN C4 PICASSO EXCLUSIVE E-HDI 115 AIRDREAM (2013 MK2) (DV6C engine)
x 3

Re: C4 Picasso 1.6HDi B78 2013, what engine oil?

Post by Rosanbo »

That page is a bit confusing to me.

VF7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff]
User avatar
GiveMeABreak
Forum Admin Team
Posts: 36996
Joined: 15 Sep 2015, 19:38
Location: West Wales
My Cars: C3 Aircross SUV HDi Flair Peperoncino Red (The Chili Hornet)
C5 X7 2.0 HDi Exclusive Mativoire Beige (The Golden Hornet)
C3 1.6 HDi Exclusive Aluminium Grey (The Silver Hornet)
C5 MK II 2.0 HDi Exclusive Obsidian Black
C5 MK I 2.0 HDi SX Wicked Red
Xantia S2 2.0 HDi SX Hermes Red
C15 Romahome White
XM 2.0 Turbo Prestige Emerald Green Pearlescent
XM 2.0 Turbo Prestige Polar White
XM 2.0 SX Polar White
CX 20 Polar White
GS 1220 Geranium Red
CX 2.4 Prestige C-Matic Nevada Beige
GS 1000 Cedreat Yellow
x 5645

Re: C4 Picasso 1.6HDi B78 2013, what engine oil?

Post by GiveMeABreak »

Ok, so you have the DV6C engine type, so if you scroll down the list to the Diesel Engines, look in the table and you will see an entry for DV6C and DV6UC. Go across the table and there are 2 oils that are OK for this engine: 0W 30 and 5W 30. So going back up to the climate grid, I would be using 5W 30 over here that protects from -30° C to +50 °C climates.

So I wouldn't use the oil that you have as it is important to use the right viscosity for the engine type.
Please Don't PM Me For Technical Help

Marc
RichardW
Forum Treasurer
Posts: 10812
Joined: 07 Aug 2002, 17:12
Location: United Kingdom
My Cars: MK2 '17 C4GP 1.6 BlueHDi 120
'13 3008 1.6 HDi GripControl
x 983

Re: C4 Picasso 1.6HDi B78 2013, what engine oil?

Post by RichardW »

You also need to make sure it's a C2 spec low ash oil.
Richard W
Rosanbo
Posts: 64
Joined: 16 Nov 2017, 22:07
Location: PONTYPRIDD
My Cars: CITROEN C4 PICASSO EXCLUSIVE E-HDI 115 AIRDREAM (2013 MK2) (DV6C engine)
x 3

Re: C4 Picasso 1.6HDi B78 2013, what engine oil?

Post by Rosanbo »

Thank you

>You also need to make sure it's a C2 spec low ash oil.
Richard W

What about C1 or C4 if available?
Rosanbo
Posts: 64
Joined: 16 Nov 2017, 22:07
Location: PONTYPRIDD
My Cars: CITROEN C4 PICASSO EXCLUSIVE E-HDI 115 AIRDREAM (2013 MK2) (DV6C engine)
x 3

Re: C4 Picasso 1.6HDi B78 2013, what engine oil?

Post by Rosanbo »

Online
User avatar
myglaren
Forum Admin Team
Posts: 25364
Joined: 02 Mar 2008, 13:30
Location: Washington
My Cars: Mazda 6
Ooops.
Previously:
2009 Honda Civic :(
C5, C5, Xantia, BX, GS, Visa.
R4, R11TXE, R14, R30TX
x 4888

Re: C4 Picasso 1.6HDi B78 2013, what engine oil?

Post by myglaren »

From what can see then Total Quarz Ineo ECS 5W30 is the one to suit your engine.
Just one example - you may find it for less elsewhere - sometimes the dealer prices can be surprising.
Hell Razor5543
Donor 2023
Posts: 13726
Joined: 01 Apr 2012, 09:47
Location: Reading
My Cars: C5 Mk2 VTX+ estate.
x 2993

Re: C4 Picasso 1.6HDi B78 2013, what engine oil?

Post by Hell Razor5543 »

I have used the Asda own brand fully synthetic oil in my cars, and it seems to do the job well;

https://groceries.asda.com/product/oils ... 0001476641
James
ex BX 1.9
ex Xantia 2.0HDi SX
ex Xantia 2.0HDi LX
Ex C5 2.0HDi VTR
Ex C5 2.0HDi VTR

C5 2.2HDi VTX+
Yes, I am paranoid, but am I paranoid ENOUGH?
Out amongst the stars, looking for a world of my own!
Post Reply