Simple oil question.
In the book, Citroen recommend a synthetic oil for the 1.6 petrol. Is this really needed or is a good 0W/30 or 5W/30 just as good.
Oil question
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Which car which engine what year ?
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Re: Oil question
I don't think you will get an 0w30 oil that is not synthetic anyway.
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Re: Oil question
Dohhhh
2011 C5 Estate 1.6thp petrol.
It has been a while since I was in the trade but at that time Ford did a 0w/30 mineral. I see now that most is synthetic.
2011 C5 Estate 1.6thp petrol.
It has been a while since I was in the trade but at that time Ford did a 0w/30 mineral. I see now that most is synthetic.
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Re: Oil question
Personally, I would follow what Citroën specify, especially as the 1.6hdi does not like old oil, changes MUST not be missed, if you do then turbo troubles could be ahead.
And, for a decent oil the prices are not that different between mineral and synthetic oils
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And, for a decent oil the prices are not that different between mineral and synthetic oils
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Re: Oil question
Fully synthetic every time for me. More highly refined, better protection, quicker to circulate from cold so less friction damage. Longer engine life and generally better fuel consumption.
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Re: Oil question
Given that the OP is talking about the 1.6l petrol engine (rated 120bhp) I'd be inclined to stick with Citroen's specified oil and use fully synthetic.
I imagine that engine in the C5 estate body is working pretty hard......
I imagine that engine in the C5 estate body is working pretty hard......
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Re: Oil question
Any type of the correct grade/spec but half the change/new filter rates is the key. Synth or Semi ?, whichever.
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Re: Oil question
Particularly for any engine that leads a hard life - lots of short journeys or being hammered.Stickyfinger wrote:... halve the change/new filter rates is the key...
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Re: Oil question
Thanks guys. I can't believe how out of touch I am with this stuff.
The car does 15 miles each way to work. I drive easy and twice a year with the caravan .
Just bought oil for the first time in my life. (remember I worked for Ford for 16 yrs) HOW MUCH!!!!!!!
The car does 15 miles each way to work. I drive easy and twice a year with the caravan .
Just bought oil for the first time in my life. (remember I worked for Ford for 16 yrs) HOW MUCH!!!!!!!
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Re: Oil question
Not the worlds toughest engine. Prone to timing chain problems. This engine as far as I know is a joint production with BMW, used also in the mini and one series and in accordance with their love for chains has a timing chain. Their chain systems were never the greatest. Just look up the n47 diesel and you wild quickly appreciate how robust psa engines actually are. Bottom line:- use the recommended oil.
Re: Oil question
I reckon some of these little Morse chains are probably weaker than a good belt.
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French Mistresses gone.
Citroen C5 HDI Mk 1 hatchback
Vel Satis 3.5 v6
ZX 1.9D Est.
ZX 1.9DHatch
Xantia 1.9td est.
Xantia 2.0 hdi Est.
Xantia V6 MK1
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