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General -> Capacities for Your Citroen C6 4 Door First Generation (2005-2012)

CAPACITIES (in litres)  
Draining methods  
Oil capacities are defined according to the following methods  
Draining of the engine lubrication system by GRAVITY  
Draining of the engine lubrication system by SUCTION  
Place the vehicle on horizontal ground (in the high position if  
hydropneumatic suspension).  
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.  
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  
minutes approx.).  
Maintain the suction of oil in the sump (15 minutes approx.).  
Refit a new oil filter cartridge.  
Refit the cap with a new seal.  
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).  
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)  
Petrol  
3.0i 24S  
BVA  
Diesel  
2.7 24V  
BVA  
XFV  
UHZ  
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  
5,25  
5,75  
5,55  
5,95  
2
Between min. and max.  
7
Dry automatic gearbox  
4
Volume of oil remaining after draining  
Quantity of oil to be put back in after draining  
Hydraulic circuit  
3
6,3  
11,3  
13,2  
Cooling circuit  
Fuel tank  
65  
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