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Practical information -> Checking levels for Your Citroen C5 Suv Second Generation (2008-2017)

Practical information  
Checking levels  
Check all of these levels regularly, in line with the manufacturer's service schedule. Top them up if necessary, unless otherwise indicated.  
If a level drops significantly, have the corresponding system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.  
Checking using the dipstick  
Take care when working under the  
bonnet, as certain areas of the engine  
may be extremely hot (risk of burns) and  
the cooling fan could start at any time  
(even with the ignition off).  
The location of the dipstick is shown in the  
corresponding underbonnet layout view.  
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Take the dipstick by its coloured grip and  
remove it completely.  
Wipe the end of the dipstick using a clean  
non-fluffy cloth.  
Refit the dipstick and push fully down, then  
pull it out again to make the visual check:  
the correct level is between the marks A  
and B.  
Engine oil level  
The check is carried out either when  
the ignition is switched on using the  
oil level indicator in the instrument  
panel for vehicles so equipped, or  
using the dipstick.  
A = MAX  
B = MIN  
To ensure that the reading is correct, your  
vehicle must be parked on a level surface  
with the engine having been off for more than  
30 minutes.  
If you find that the level is above the A mark or  
below the B mark, do not start the engine.  
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If the level is above the MAX mark (risk  
of damage to the engine), contact a  
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.  
If the level is below the MIN mark, you  
must top-up the engine oil.  
It is normal to top-up the oil level between  
two services (or oil changes). CITROËN  
recommends that you check the level, and top-  
up if necessary, every 3 000 miles (5 000 kms).  
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Practical information  
Oil grade  
Topping-up the engine oil level  
Engine oil change  
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.  
The location of the oil filler cap is shown in the  
corresponding underbonnet layout view.  
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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Unscrew the oil filler cap to reveal the filler  
aperture.  
Add oil in small quantities, avoiding any  
spills on engine components (risk of fire).  
Wait a few minutes before checking the  
level again using the dipstick.  
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Add more oil if necessary.  
After checking the level, carefully refit the  
oil filler cap and the dipstick in its tube.  
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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.  
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