Topping LHM..
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Topping LHM..
I like to know the correct way to top up LHM liquid for Xantia.
1994 Xantia 2.0i Silver/Black
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To check and fill the hydraulic reservoir, the engine must be running.
Move the suspension height control lever to HIGH (rear-most position) and wait for the supension to rise fully.
The orange 'mushroom' indicator should now be between the two lines on the sight glass (sometimes it gets stuck and needs a gentle tap to get it to in register properly).
Topping-up is a lot easier from a small plastic jug (e.g. ½L) half-full of LHM than trying to pour from a 1L bottle or a 5L can. Top up slowly until the indicator is about half-way between the two marks.
If you over-fill, the surplus just leaks out of the top of the reservoir making a mess but doesn't harm the hydraulic system. The same thing happens if you fill to the top mark and indulge in some spirited cornering.
Remember to return the height control to NORMAL before driving off!
Too slow!!!
Move the suspension height control lever to HIGH (rear-most position) and wait for the supension to rise fully.
The orange 'mushroom' indicator should now be between the two lines on the sight glass (sometimes it gets stuck and needs a gentle tap to get it to in register properly).
Topping-up is a lot easier from a small plastic jug (e.g. ½L) half-full of LHM than trying to pour from a 1L bottle or a 5L can. Top up slowly until the indicator is about half-way between the two marks.
If you over-fill, the surplus just leaks out of the top of the reservoir making a mess but doesn't harm the hydraulic system. The same thing happens if you fill to the top mark and indulge in some spirited cornering.
Remember to return the height control to NORMAL before driving off!
Too slow!!!
2011 Grand C4 Picasso VTR+ 1.6HDi in Kyanos Blue
1995 Xantia Estate SX 1.9TD in Vert Vega "The Green Lady" - after 11 years now owned by XanTom
1998 Xantia 2.1 VXD Estate in Mauritius Blue - R.I.P. (terminal tin-worm)
1995 Xantia Estate SX 1.9TD in Vert Vega "The Green Lady" - after 11 years now owned by XanTom
1998 Xantia 2.1 VXD Estate in Mauritius Blue - R.I.P. (terminal tin-worm)