Citroën C3 1.4 8V TU3 (2006): Engine Oil and Oil Filter Change

Part numbers are from the manufacturer's original catalogue. Check them against your VIN before ordering.

• Drain plug wrench (check the plug head type, usually a hex or Torx)
• oil filter wrench (strap or cup type)
• drain pan of 5 L (5.3 qt) or larger
• funnel
• shop rags
• jack with jack stands or an inspection pit
• torque wrench with a socket if needed

1. Warm up the engine for 5-10 minutes to normal operating temperature so the oil flows easily. Shut off the engine.
2. Park the car on level ground and apply the parking brake. If you need extra height, raise the front of the car with a jack and always support it on jack stands. Never rely on a jack alone.
3. Remove the plastic engine undercover, if your car has one.
4. Unscrew the oil filler cap on the valve cover. This speeds up draining.
5. Place the drain pan under the drain plug in the oil pan. Remove the plug, taking care not to drop it into the oil. The oil is hot, so protect your hands. Let it drain for 10-15 minutes.
6. Wipe the threaded hole clean. Install a new sealing washer and tighten the plug to about 25-35 N·m (18-26 lb-ft). Check the exact value against the manufacturer's specification. Do not overtighten, since the threads in the aluminum oil pan strip easily.
7. Move the drain pan under the oil filter and unscrew the filter counterclockwise with the filter wrench. Some oil remains in the filter, so keep it with the open side facing up.
8. Make sure the old sealing ring has not stayed on the mounting surface of the block. Wipe the surface with a clean rag.
9. Lubricate the sealing ring of the new filter with fresh oil. For better lubrication, pour a little oil into the filter (only if its position allows it without the oil spilling out).
10. Spin the filter on by hand until the ring touches the surface, then tighten it another 3/4 turn. Do not tighten it with the wrench.
11. Reinstall the engine undercover if you removed it. Lower the car onto its wheels.
12. Pour about 3 L (3.2 qt) of oil through the filler neck, wait a couple of minutes, and check the level with the dipstick. Add oil in small amounts up to the MAX mark. The total capacity with the filter is about 3.3 L (3.5 qt), but go by the dipstick.
13. Close the filler neck. Start the engine for 30-60 seconds until the oil pressure light goes out. Check for oil leaks at the drain plug and the filter.
14. Shut off the engine, wait 5 minutes, and recheck the level with the dipstick, topping up if necessary.
15. Take the used oil to a collection point. Do not pour it down a drain or onto the ground.

• Never support the car on a jack alone: use jack stands
• Do not fill oil above the MAX mark, as this can cause leaks through the seals
• If the oil pressure light does not go out after the change or there is a leak, do not drive the car and contact a repair shop