Is the 1.6 hdi engine (110bhp) one of the engines that require a special oil, or will any 5/40 do.
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Re: PD Engine
I'm not sure on the grade (no doubt someone else will answer shortly) although I'd say semi synth at a minimum, certainly not plain mineral oil.
The biggest concern with these units is the frequency of the changes, they should be done more often than officially recommended. Personally I think 10K, never mind anything higher is stretching oil a bit far especially given a diesel engine is quite prone to sludge formation anyway.
The biggest concern with these units is the frequency of the changes, they should be done more often than officially recommended. Personally I think 10K, never mind anything higher is stretching oil a bit far especially given a diesel engine is quite prone to sludge formation anyway.
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Re: PD Engine
the HDI is not a PD engine but it does require fully synthetic oil.
Citroen now recommend 5/30 although you can used 5/40 if you do not have a particulate filter
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Citroen now recommend 5/30 although you can used 5/40 if you do not have a particulate filter
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Re: PD Engine
I know there is a lot of hype about engine oil, but the oil that I am told to use for this engine is Total INEO ECS C2.
This took me quite a while to find out, but I have since had confirmation from many sources.
Best price is on eBay, I think.
RS
This took me quite a while to find out, but I have since had confirmation from many sources.
Best price is on eBay, I think.
RS
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Re: PD Engine
The handbook is pretty vague about the oil spec - you can use a variety of viscosities depending on the temperature. What IS important for the HDi is to use a low ash / SAPs oil to prolong the life of the DPF - and tighten up the injector bolts as referred to in a few threads here.
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