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hill_bill10   
Mon Oct 29 2012, 09:58am
Member No: #27235
Joined: Aug 29 2012
Location: Lancashire
 hi guys, bit of a dumb question but what oil does my loeb need? cant find it in my manual. i got a message on the screen saying my oil level is low. its a mk2 1.6 petrol turbo engine.

i think its 10w40 but just wanted to double check.

cheers

tom
Dave_Retired.   
Mon Oct 29 2012, 10:27am

Member No: #1
Joined: Aug 07 2006
Location: Northumberland
 A 'Loeb' makes no difference, it's just a trim level as all C4's share engines, drive trains and brakes etc.

It's actually in the maintenance guide/service record and the oil type/alternatives are at the bottom of this FAQ page: - Click Here -
hill_bill10   
Mon Oct 29 2012, 02:53pm
Member No: #27235
Joined: Aug 29 2012
Location: Lancashire
 I'm aware of that. But that doesn't answer my question. I can't find anything on that page thst tells me what I need to know.
Dave_Retired.   
Mon Oct 29 2012, 03:15pm

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Location: Northumberland
 ?? did you scroll down to the bottom of the page......
hill_bill10   
Mon Oct 29 2012, 04:05pm
Member No: #27235
Joined: Aug 29 2012
Location: Lancashire
 Yes. No where on that page does it say what grade oil I need :/
Dave_Retired.   
Tue Oct 30 2012, 03:30am

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Joined: Aug 07 2006
Location: Northumberland
 Where does this not tell you what you need to know? but I have updated the FAQ anyway

Policy on lubricants → Generalisation of the prohibition of the use 10W40 oil on all 2-litre petrol engines and the mandatory use of 5W40 A3/B4.


For others who are looking for oil which meets PSA spec B71 2290, (ACEA A3/B4 for engines without Particulate Filter and C2 or C3 for Engines with Particulate Filter) this is the list I made:

Mobil Super 3000 Formula P 5W-30
Mobil 1 ESP Formula 5W-30
Shell Helix Ultra Extra 5W-30
Total Quartz Ineo ECS 5W-30
Castrol Magnatec Professional C2 5W-30 (only in 200l drum and 1l bottle apparantly)

Some of these are pretty costly but the Total can be had for quite a reasonable price if ordering on the internet.
FakeConcern   
Tue Oct 30 2012, 04:40am
Member No: #24127
Joined: Feb 05 2012
Location: Bexhill on Sea
 I bought 5 litres from my local Citroen dealer along with a couple of other bits (wiper blades etc) and asked for discount as a C4owners.org member. I got 10% off even though they hadn't heard of it! Worth a try.
Commodore   
Tue Oct 30 2012, 06:00am
Member No: #21107
Joined: Jul 31 2011
Location: Ruislip, Middlesex
C6 Dave wrote ...

Where does this not tell you what you need to know? but I have updated the FAQ anyway

Policy on lubricants → Generalisation of the prohibition of the use 10W40 oil on all 2-litre petrol engines and the mandatory use of 5W40 A3/B4.


For others who are looking for oil which meets PSA spec B71 2290, (ACEA A3/B4 for engines without Particulate Filter and C2 or C3 for Engines with Particulate Filter) this is the list I made:

Mobil Super 3000 Formula P 5W-30
Mobil 1 ESP Formula 5W-30
Shell Helix Ultra Extra 5W-30
Total Quartz Ineo ECS 5W-30
Castrol Magnatec Professional C2 5W-30 (only in 200l drum and 1l bottle apparantly)

Some of these are pretty costly but the Total can be had for quite a reasonable price if ordering on the internet.


The OP is right I'm afraid Dave, it's not clear at all.

If someone knows all the info and has time to type it up, we could do with a simple list of engines and corresponding oil grades & specs in plain English.
Dave_Retired.   
Tue Oct 30 2012, 06:25am

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Joined: Aug 07 2006
Location: Northumberland
 Have you actually looked at the revised FAQ? - Click Here -
Commodore   
Tue Oct 30 2012, 09:14am
Member No: #21107
Joined: Jul 31 2011
Location: Ruislip, Middlesex
C6 Dave wrote ...

Have you actually looked at the revised FAQ? - Click Here -

I had not, my comment was in relation to the original unedited FAQ.

Having looked, it's very useful that the lubricants page scan has now been added.

That grid also underlines the importance of knowing if your car (if driving a diesel) has a DPF or not, given that engine types are listed as having multiple oil types available.
hill_bill10   
Tue Oct 30 2012, 10:50am
Member No: #27235
Joined: Aug 29 2012
Location: Lancashire
 I apologise if this is me being dumb but tast states for 2 litre engines. Mines a 1.6 turbo. So should it need different grade oil?
Dave_Retired.   
Tue Oct 30 2012, 10:57am

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Joined: Aug 07 2006
Location: Northumberland
 If it's a Petrol it's ACEA A3/B4

If it's a diesel it's ACEA C2/C3

Have you not got a service guide with the car?
hill_bill10   
Wed Oct 31 2012, 06:30pm
Member No: #27235
Joined: Aug 29 2012
Location: Lancashire
 ok thanks, sorry still getting used to everything.
 

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