2005 CITROEN C6 engine

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GENERAL
LIFTING AND SUPPORTING THE VEHICLE
IMPERATIVE: Respect the safety and cleanliness requirements.
Lifting.
Front of the vehicle.
ATTENTION: Lifting the vehicle by the front can only be done one side at a time.
IMPERATIVE: Do not lift the vehicle by taking weight under the front subframe. Do not place blocks under
the front subframe.
IMPERATIVE: Never take weight on the front panel support and the front part of the engine subframe.
IMPERATIVE: Place the jack under the centre pillar, inserting an elastomer shim at «a».
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GENERAL
LIFTING AND SUPPORTING THE VEHICLE
Rear of the vehicle.
IMPERATIVE: Do not lift under the spare wheel (risk of deformation of the floor). Do not lift under the rear
axle crossmember.
Use lateral lifting as for the front of the vehicle, or rear lifting (see diagrams).
IMPERATIVE: Do not place a block between the jack and the strengthener «b».
Place the jack under the strengthener «b».
Lateral lifting.
IMPERATIVE: Do not place the jack outside the lifting points.
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GENERAL
LIFTING AND SUPPORTING THE VEHICLE
Lifting by vehicle jack.
NOTE: the vehicle jack, with the extension and handle, is to be found in the toolkit stowed in the spare wheel.
Front of the vehicle.
Correct position for the vehicle jack(1).
Rear of the vehicle.
Correct position for the vehicle jack (1).
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GENERAL
LIFTING AND SUPPORTING THE VEHICLE
Supporting the vehicle.
Incorrect positioning of the axle stand.
IMPERATIVE: Do not place the axle stands under the lugs of the jacking points.
Correct positioning of the axle stand.
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GENERAL
LIFTING AND SUPPORTING THE VEHICLE
Raising the vehicle on a lift, supported from the jacking points.
Equipment involved:
- Two-column lift.
- Auxiliary lift with blocks.
IMPERATIVE: Position the safety straps, if placing the vehicle on a lift supported from the jacking points
(risk of the vehicle overbalancing when a heavy component is removed).
Tooling required.
[1] Safety straps
Using the safety straps.
WARNING: Check the condition of the safety straps before using them, do not use worn safety straps.
WARNING: Do not use straps that show any signs of oil or grease (risk of soiling the carpets and/or
seats).
Place protections on the front seats and on the fragile parts of the vehicle.
Example:
- Two-column lift.
- Place the safety straps[1] under the arm of the lift and criss-crossing the vehicle.
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Oil capacities are defined according to the following methods
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GENERAL
CAPACITIES (in litres)
Draining of the engine lubrication system by GRAVITY
Place the vehicle on horizontal ground (in the high position if
hydropneumatic suspension).
The engine should be hot (oil temperature 80°C).
Drain the sump by gravity.
Remove the oil filter cartridge (time for draining and drip-drip = 15
minutesapprox.).
Refit the cap with a new seal.
Refit a new oil filter cartridge.
Refill the engine with oil (see table for oil capacity).
Start the engine to fill the oil filter cartridge.
Stop the engine (allow to stabilise for 5 minutes).Draining of the engine lubrication system by SUCTION
Place the vehicle on horizontal ground (in the high position if
hydropneumatic suspension).
The engine should be hot (oil temperature 80°C).
Remove the oil by suction through the dipstick tube.
Remove the oil filter cartridge.
Maintain the suction of oil in the sump (15 minutesapprox.).
Refit a new oil filter cartridge.
Refill the engine with oil (see table for oil capacity).
Start the engine to fill the oil filter cartridge.
Stop the engine (allow to stabilise for 5 minutes).
WARNING: Remove the suction container before starting the engine.
ESSENTIAL: Systematically check the oil level using the oil dipstick.
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CAPACITIES (in litres)
GENERAL
Petrol Diesel
3.0i 24S 2.7 24V
BVA BVA
XFV UHZ
5,25
5,75
5,55
5,95
2
7
4
3
6,3
11,3 13,2
65
Engine type
Engine with filter cartridge
Max. after draining and change of filter (by suction)Max. after draining and change of filter (by gravity)Dry sump
Between min. and max.
Dry automatic gearbox
Volume of oil remaining after draining
Quantity of oil to be put back in after draining
Hydraulic circuit
Cooling circuit
Fuel tank
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GENERAL
LUBRICANTS - TOTAL recommended oils
Engine oil specifications
Commercial descriptionTOTAL ACTIVA or TOTAL ACTIVA QUARTZ
Synthetic 9000 Semi-synthetic 7000
S.A.E. norms 0W40 5W30 5W40 10W40 15W40
Climate
ClimateCold Temperate
Hot
Temperate Hot
Petrol enginesACE: A3 ACE: A5 ACE : A3
API: SJ API: SL
Diesel engines (*) (**)ACEA: B5 ACEA: B3 or B4 ACEA: B3
Prohibited API: CF
Prohibited FAP
(*)In the winter season, on HDi engines, it is recommended to use 5W40 oil instead of 10W40oil, this to enhance starting from cold.
(**)Do not use 5W30oil on HDi engines with particle filter (FAP).
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