Oil change on Citroën C8 2.0HDi

Put the vehicle in a high position with ramps as shown in the photo. Otherwise, raise the vehicle using the jack and secure it on stands.: Mise en sécurité du vehicule

Turn off the engine

Open the hood

Remove the engine cover by carefully pulling it upwards (be careful, this part is quite fragile)

The oil filter is located here

Unscrew the screws

Remove the under-engine plate

the drain plug is here in green

Place a tray under the vehicle

Locate the drain plug

Using the hex or Torx key, unscrew the drain plug.

push the key well into the nut otherwise you risk damaging it.

Let the oil flow until it drips.

Loosen the oil filter with the appropriate socket (here 27). And remove it.

Plastic part, therefore fragile. Press the socket firmly during loosening.

Loosen the oil filter using the strap wrench if you don't have a socket wrench.

Replace the seal

Replace the drain plug with the new copper gasket.

Tighten it using the wrench

push the key well into the nut otherwise you risk damaging it.

Compare the two oil filter cartridges

Replace the oil filter gasket using a flat-head screwdriver.

Fit the new filter cartridge by clipping it in place

Reassemble the oil filter, starting by tightening it by hand and finishing using the wrench (be careful with the plastic part)

Pour the oil (recommended by the manufacturer) into the engine, into the filler hole then replace the cap

Check the oil level with the dipstick

Lower the vehicle back to its initial position

Replace the dipstick and start the engine to fill the oil filter. And check that there are no leaks at the filter and drain plug.

BE CAREFUL NOT TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM LEVEL

Check the oil level again with the dipstick

reassemble the engine underplate and the engine cover.

To reset the maintenance indicator on the dashboard, press the "000" button and turn on the ignition.

Hold until the countdown is complete (0)

Do not start the engine.