New C5 owner

[NewC5dude]

Hi everyone, was looking to see if anyone can shed some light on this c5 i have just bought. New to French cars, well had a Clio and that was just a little 1.2 that i had for a few months. But got a Citroen C5 VTR HDI+NAV for £1300. Its a 2.0 litre 6 speed gear box 09 model, 112k on the clock. What kinda of common things go wrong on these? Also someone told me it has a turbo?? But i dont think it does. This is the first big car over 1.8 i have had so unsure about the engine used in these. Thanks in advance.

[GiveMeABreak]

Yes, all C5 X7 HDi engines have a turbo.

Check out the C5 X7 common component failures on the poll here from other owners on the Forum:

viewtopic.php?t=59630

[myglaren]

It will almost certainly have a turbo.
Post your VIN and someone will look your details up and list what your car left the factory with.

Welcome to the FCF

[NewC5dude]

Thanks for the quick replys, i will post vin number up here tomorrow. Maybe that is why it goes some then

[GiveMeABreak]

I have your VIN - no need to post it up as I'll put it here for the staff:

VF7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff]

[NewC5dude]

Thanks mate

[GiveMeABreak]

You have the DW10BTED4 138 BHP 2.0 HDi engine - generally very reliable and of course, with Turbo.

[NewC5dude]

Ah thanks so much mate. Now am i right in saying let the engine run a little before turning off to save knackering the turbo?

[GiveMeABreak]

Yes, always sound advice. Don't rev it, but just allow the turbo time to spin down at tickover before switching off - it allows the oil to continue lubricating the turbo. If you don't, the lubrication cuts off and the turbo continues spinning - and over time this can knacker it.

[NewC5dude]

Just wait a few mins that all? Always got told to leave a turbo car running awhile before switching off. Just dont know how long to wait lol (noob here)

[GiveMeABreak]

For normal driving where you haven't put the engine under heavy load and it hasn't been pushed hard, 10-15 seconds is more than adequate. If you have just come off the motorway or been doing some rally driving, then maybe a few minutes to allow the exhaust gases to cool. So no one answer - just use some common sense based on your own driving habits.

[NewC5dude]

Yeah i am no rally driver , like to enjoy the ride. These C5s are really comfortable to sit in and drive. Thanks for this info mate