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There are some very simple checks which
need only take a few minutes to carry out, but
which could save you a lot of inconvenience
and expense.
These "Weekly checks" require no great skill
or special tools, and the small amount of time
they take to perform could prove to be very
well spent, for example;MKeeping an eye on tyre condition and
pressures, will not only help to stop them
wearing out prematurely, but could also save
your life.
M
Many breakdowns are caused by electrical
problems. Battery-related faults are particularly
common, and a quick check on a regular basis
will often prevent the majority of
these.MIf your car develops a brake fluid leak, the
first time you might know about it is when
your brakes don't work properly. Checking
the level regularly will give advance warning of
this kind of problem.
MIf the oil or coolant levels run low, the cost
of repairing any engine damage will be far
greater than fixing the leak, for example.
Introduction
§BX 16 RE
All other models similar
AEngine oil level dipstick (may
be at front or rear of engine)
BEngine oil filler cap
CCoolant filler cap
DHydraulic fluid reservoir
EScreen washer fluid reservoir
FBattery
Underbonnet check points
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Hydraulic fluid level
Warning:
l Use only LHM mineral
hydraulic fluid in the hydraulic
system of the Citroën BX. The
use of any other fluid will ruin
the rubber rings and seals. LHM
fluid is green in colour. Keep the
fluid, carefully sealed, in its
original container.
Safety First!
lIf the reservoir requires repeated topping-
up, this is an indication of a fluid leak
somewhere in the hydraulic system, which
should be investigated immediately. The
Citroën BX relies on the main hydraulic
reservoir to supply the hydropneumatic
suspension, the braking system and the
power steering (where fitted).
lIf a leak is suspected, the car should not be
driven until the suspension, braking and
steering systems have been checked. Never
take any risks where any of these systems are
concerned.
• Make sure that your car is
on level ground.
• Cleanliness is of great
importance when dealing
with the hydraulic system, so take care
to clean around the reservoir cap
before topping-up. Use only clean LHM
fluid.
With the engine idling, move the ground
clearance selector lever to the maximum
height position.1The hydraulic fluid reservoir is located on
the front of the right-hand side engine bay
bulkhead. Locate the hydraulic fluid sight
level indicator on the top of the reservoir. The
yellow indicator float (index) must be between
the two red rings on the sight level glass.2
If topping-up is necessary, clean the filler
cap and the surrounding area then
remove the cap.3Using genuine green LHM fluid, top-up
the reservoir until the indicator reaches
the upper red mark, then refit the cap and
switch off the engine. The difference between
the upper and lower red rings is approximately
0.45 litre of fluid.4
Screenwash additives not only keep the
winscreen clean during foul weather, they also
prevent the washer system freezing in coldweather - which is when you are likely to need it
most. Don’t top up using plain water as the
screenwash will become too diluted, and willfreeze during cold weather. On no account use
coolant antifreeze in the washer system -
this could discolour or damage paintwork.
Screen washer fluid level
When topping-up each reservoir, a
screenwash additive should be added in
the quantities recommended on the
bottle.2The reservoirs for the windscreen and rear
window washer systems are located on
either side of the engine compartment, at
the rear.1Check the operation of the windscreen
and rear window washers. Check that the
screenwash supply pipe to each wiper
blade is correctly connected and free from
blockage.3
