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Introduction

We will see how to carry out an oil change and replacement of the oil filter for a Citroën Berlingo 1.6l diesel.

  1. 
Perform the operation when hot (let the vehicle warm up for 10-15 minutes and wait approximately 40 minutes for the oil to cool down)
    • Perform the operation when hot (let the vehicle warm up for 10-15 minutes and wait approximately 40 minutes for the oil to cool down)

    • To prepare:

    • A 5L can of 5w30 oil for Diesel

    • An oil filter with its gasket

    • A drain seal

  2. 
Unscrew the oil filler cap

Locate the oil pan plug

Place a container to collect used oil
    • Unscrew the oil filler cap

    • Locate the oil pan plug

    • Place a container to collect used oil

    • Unscrew the oil pan plug

    • Let the oil flow...

  3. 
Disconnect the fresh air intake hose by pressing the plastic tabs (bumper side)

Remove the fresh air intake hose by turning it counterclockwise (windshield side)

Locate the oil filter bell
    • Disconnect the fresh air intake hose by pressing the plastic tabs (bumper side)

    • Remove the fresh air intake hose by turning it counterclockwise (windshield side)

    • Locate the oil filter bell

    • Unscrew the oil filter bell

  4. 
Unclip the filter from the bell by pulling it towards the outside of the bell and throw it away.

Clip the new filter (the flat part towards the bottom of the bell)

Replace the bell O-ring
    • Unclip the filter from the bell by pulling it towards the outside of the bell and throw it away.

    • Clip the new filter (the flat part towards the bottom of the bell)

    • Replace the bell O-ring

    • Screw the bell back into its housing, taking care to place the "nipple" of the filter correctly in its housing.

    • Replace the fresh air intake hose in the reverse order of disassembly.

  5. 
When the oil no longer flows, clean the oil pan with a dry cloth

Close the oil pan by screwing the cap back onto the pan.

imperatively replacing the copper seal
    • When the oil no longer flows, clean the oil pan with a dry cloth

    • Close the oil pan by screwing the cap back onto the pan.

    • imperatively replacing the copper seal

    • Pour about 3.5l of new oil through the filler cap

    • Screw the oil cap back on

    • The oil level should be checked when the oil has fallen back to the bottom of the crankcase. Topping up may be necessary to reach the maximum level.

  6. 
Press and hold the right button on the meter

Turn on the ignition, a 10 second countdown is then displayed

When "0" is displayed, release the button and turn off the ignition.
    • Press and hold the right button on the meter

    • Turn on the ignition, a 10 second countdown is then displayed

    • When "0" is displayed, release the button and turn off the ignition.

    • After switching on the ignition, the maintenance counter is reset to 20,000 km.

  7. 
Repeat the steps to check that you have not forgotten anything.
    • Repeat the steps to check that you have not forgotten anything.

    • Used oil and oil filters must be stored and taken to a recycling center.

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THANK YOU very clear

freschesser.dominiquee - Reply

Good morning,

Is this the same method to use for a Partner tepee petrol vti?

Thank you in advance for your answers.

Arnaud

arnaud roussel - Reply

Good morning,

In general terms yes, they are the same steps. However, the oil is different and the photos will not match.

Sincerely

alanboucher.info -

Thank you, very well done

Just to clarify that the crankcase cap also unscrews counter-clockwise :) quite naturally

Stéphane CHAMLEY - Reply

Very clear tutorial

THANKS !

alain.gagnor - Reply

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