Citroen c3 picasso

[Huskyxantia]

No, that's the thing no leaking , it was lose hardly any effort at all with the rachet, this must of been the reason for that low oil pressure warning too. It's tight now but not madly tight

[MattBLancs]

I'm surprised about the DV6 oil cap giving issues - to me, it seems the square section seal in the lid interfaces with the inside diameter of the housing, rather than seating against a bottom surface - I.e. I'm surprised it being a bit loose gave an issue. Interesting.

Come across a fair few overtightened examples, I don't use a torque wrench for it though I may be should, but I don't do them very tight at all - probably under spec if anything, but I've not had an issue in this area.


Anyway, glad you've got a fix Husky!

[CitroJim]

The first filter I changed in mine I found a square-section seal although all others I've fitted (Bosch each time) have been round-section...

I'm sure, with your skill and experience, you don't need to use a torque wrench to get it correct Matt!

[Huskyxantia]

I'm surprised about the DV6 oil cap giving issues - to me, it seems the square section seal in the lid interfaces with the inside diameter of the housing, rather than seating against a bottom surface - I.e. I'm surprised it being a bit loose gave an issue. Interesting.

Come across a fair few overtightened examples, I don't use a torque wrench for it though I may be should, but I don't do them very tight at all - probably under spec if anything, but I've not had an issue in this area.


Anyway, glad you've got a fix Husky!

Cheers Matt, I found some other right ups about this causing the low pressure fault , this oil filter housing is a new one so I'm thinking it might be because of that , it was fitted last yr , so it's something to keep my eye on.

[Huskyxantia]

The first filter I changed in mine I found a square-section seal although all others I've fitted (Bosch each time) have been round-section...

I'm sure, with your skill and experience, you don't need to use a torque wrench to get it correct Matt!

I do the arghh that a do method lol

[Huskyxantia]

No fault at all regarding low oil pressure this morning, used car 6 hrs and all good. Hospital, Dr's, to a nice spot for a light lunch ,car went well

[CitroJim]

That's excellent news

[MattBLancs]

The first filter I changed in mine I found a square-section seal although all others I've fitted (Bosch each time) have been round-section...

Ah that's interesting! Pretty sure I've only seen square section (as it's easy to get a twist in it, remember faffing getting oily fingers to correct it!)

I'm sure, with your skill and experience, you don't need to use a torque wrench to get it correct Matt!

Ha ha! Ooooff, in danger of getting a big head here!

I'm not usually ** a big fan of plastic engine components, worry about them being brittle. Hence why I think I might be a bit under spec on torquing these up - perhaps I should do my "by hand tightening" then follow up with the torque wrench and see if I'm anywhere near correct?


** Usually: though my blue 308 has a plastic sump and a plastic drain plug. I feared the worse, but it was a breath of fresh air. It worked perfectly. I bought a new plug and seal (about £4) but would have been happy to reuse the plug - in fact I've kept it and put a new O-ring on it, so will swap back at next change. So long as the (old fashioned metal canister type) oil filter isn't too tight, it's almost a tool-less oil change (just a 10mm for the under tray bolts) quite pleased with that.

[CitroJim]

Do that Matt - torque up a bolt by feel and then put a torque wrench on it and see how close you are

It could be the basis of a good challenge at a car rally or two in 2025...

A plastic sump plug - I never knew they were a thing!

[PaulC5]

The first filter I changed in mine I found a square-section seal although all others I've fitted (Bosch each time) have been round-section...

I always bought the oil filters from a Citroen dealer for our 1.6 hi Cactus and 2.2 hdi C5 and I think the seals have been a round section. The make on the filters has varied despite being in a Citroen box. The C5 from about 2013 and the Cactus from about 2020 once warranties had expired. I think the C3s were similar but can not remember that far back.

[MattBLancs]

Do that Matt - torque up a bolt by feel and then put a torque wrench on it and see how close you are

It could be the basis of a good challenge at a car rally or two in 2025...

Nice idea, I like that!

A plastic sump plug - I never knew they were a thing!

I'll grab the spare and get you a picture, probably the weekend.

Have seen a video somewhere, but this is nearest I can find. Seems PSA went to same supplier as Audi, as it is near identical to this:

[Huskyxantia]

That sump plug is a good idea .

[CitroJim]

That sump plug is a good idea .

proof against gorilla garage mechanics!

[Huskyxantia]

Using the picasso yesterday had 3 parts of the same road i was on flooded, couldn't turn round so had no option but to keep going ,
We all know how to drive our way throug this situation part &part
Needed not of worried it sailed it way from one side to the other no problem at all , as it hit me the air intake is sooooo much higher up then my old xsara picasso which rose from the floods to go on for several months before the engine mounts decided to want to let the engine join the ground . So we'll done my little c3 picasso. Just to add no i won't be driving around looking for flooded roads to sail into , this route i was on yesterday had nothing really letting you know it was as bad as it was , however some of the flooding was caused by water running off the M25 of the flyover down on to the fields and roads below not helped by blocked drains , which only get cleared as and when ....

Then driving back home approaching on to a busy A road a thought hit me in a few yrs I will be 60... which a road sign greeted me , the one with the car on the soft verge sign , followed by the sign warning of a slip road from the left ,then a speed sign saying 60 ... to which i burst out laughing with the wife looking at me asking what was up was i feeling ok & I said yes I'm all good just everyday stuff telling you your future

[CitroJim]

That's great on how the C3 performed Husky They are cracking little cars...

Surprised you're approaching 60 I always assumed you were a *lot* younger than that!

Some get very scared of approaching that age and indeed approaching 50 too but take it from me, 60 is the new 30

I ran with a person getting near 50 on Sunday and he was worried his running career would soon be at an end. Me at 65 and a fellow running who's over 70 gave him comfort that he could enjoy at least another 20 years of running