oil additives Citroen C5 2017 (RD/TD) / 2.G Owner's Manual

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Fuel used for petrol engines
The petrol engines are compatible with
bio-fuels that conform to current and future
European standards and can be obtained from
filling stations:
Fuel used for Diesel
engines
The Diesel engines are compatible with
biofuels that conform to current and future
European standards and can be obtained from
filling stations:The only Diesel additives authorised for
use are those that meet the B715000
standard.
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trol that meets the EN228
standard, mixed with a bio-
fuel meeting the EN15376
standard.
The only petrol additives authorised for
use are those that meet the B715001
standard. The use of any other type of (bio)
fuel (vegetable or animal oils, pure
or diluted, domestic fuel...) is strictly
prohibited (risk of damage to the engine
and fuel system).
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D
iesel fuel that meets
standard EN590 mixed with
a biofuel that meets standard
EN14214 (possibly containing
up to 7 % Fatty Acid Methyl
Ester),
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D
iesel fuel that meets
standard EN16734 mixed with
a biofuel that meets standard
EN14214 (possibly containing
up to 10 % Fatty Acid Methyl
Ester),
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P
araffinic Diesel fuel that
meets standard EN15940
mixed with a biofuel that
meets standard EN14214
(possibly containing up to 7 %
Fatty Acid Methyl Ester). The use of B20 or B30 fuel
meeting standard EN16709
is possible in your Diesel
engine. However, this use,
even occasional, requires
strict application of the special
servicing conditions referred to as
"Arduous conditions".
For more information, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Travelling abroad
Cer tain fuels could damage the
engine of your vehicle. In cer tain
countries, the use of a par ticular fuel
may be required (specific octane
rating, specific sales name…) to
ensure correct operation of the
engine.
For any additional information, contact
your dealer.
Practical information

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Oil grade
Before topping-up the oil or changing the oil,
check that the oil is the correct grade for your
engine and conforms to the manufacturer's
recommendations.
Topping-up the engine oil level
The location of the oil filler cap is shown in the
corresponding underbonnet layout view.
F
U
nscrew the oil filler cap to reveal the filler
aperture.
F

A
dd oil in small quantities, avoiding any
spills on engine components (risk of fire).
F

W
ait a few minutes before checking the
level again using the dipstick.
F

A
dd more oil if necessary.
F

A
fter checking the level, carefully refit the
oil filler cap and the dipstick in its tube.
After topping-up the oil, the check when
switching on the ignition with the oil
level indicator in the instrument panel
is not valid during the 30 minutes after
topping-up.
Engine oil change
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule
for details of the interval for this operation.
In order to maintain the reliability of the engine
and emission control system, never use
additives in the engine oil.
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