Recommended replacement interval for the part category Oil filter : 2 year / 20000 km

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
CITROËN C3 I Hatchback (FC_, FN_) 1.6 16V, CITROËN C3 I Hatchback (FC_, FN_) 1.1 i, CITROËN C3 I Hatchback (FC_, FN_) 1.4 i Bivalent, CITROËN C3 I Hatchback (FC_, FN_) 1.6 16V, CITROËN C3 I Hatchback (FC_, FN_) 1.4 Flex, CITROËN C3 I Hatchback (FC_, FN_) 1.4 i Bivalent, CITROËN C3 I Hatchback (FC_, FN_) 1.6 Bioflex … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change oil filter and engine oil on CITROEN C3 1 (FC, FN) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Replacement: engine oil and filter – Citroen C3 1. Tools you need:

                      All-purpose cleaning spray
                    
                      Square oil drain plug socket No.8
                    
                      Drive socket # 27 
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Oil drain pan
                    
                      Funnel
                    
                      Flat Screwdriver
                    
                      Microfibre towel
                    
                      Fender cover

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Replacement: engine oil and filter – Citroen C3 1. AUTODOC experts recommend:

Replace the oil filter every time when changing motor oil.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Wear gloves to prevent contact with hot liquid.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Citroen C3 1. Use the following procedure:

Step 1

Open the hood.
Step 2

Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
Step 3

Unscrew the oil filler plug.
Step 4

Unscrew the filter housing cap together with the old filter element. Use a drive socket #27. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 5

Put the old oil filter in the container.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Citroen C3 1. AUTODOC recommends:
Move up the container. The oil starts to drain out of the drainage hole immediately after you have removed the oil filter. Cover the oil filter housing with a microfibre towel to prevent dirt and foreign objects from getting into the system.
Step 6

Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Citroen C3 1. AUTODOC experts recommend:
The vehicle must be on even keel, and if it is at an angle, the drain plug must be at the lowest point.All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Step 7

Put a waste oil container with at least 4 l capacity under the drainage hole.
Step 8

Unscrew the drain plug. Use square oil drain plug socket No.8 Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 9

Drain the used oil.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Citroen C3 1. Tip from AUTODOC:
Caution! The oil may be hot.Wait until the oil has completely drained from the drainage hole.
Step 10

Detach the oil filter from the filter cover.
Step 11

Clean the oil filter housing cap. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 12

Remove the oil filter cover O-ring. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 13

Install a new O-ring to its mounting seat on the filter cover.
Step 14

Lubricate the rubber seal of the new filter with a little amount of fresh oil.
Step 15

Install the new oil filter to the mounting seat on the filter cover.

Please note!
Make sure to install the filter correctly. Don't mix up the sides of the part.Wait until the oil has completely drained from the drainage hole.
Step 16

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 17

Screw in the new drainage plug and tighten it. Use square oil drain plug socket No.8 Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 30 Nm torque.
Step 18

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 19

Lower the car.
Step 20

Screw the new filter into its place.
Step 21

Install a new oil filter housing cover and tighten it. Use a drive socket #27. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 Nm torque.
Step 22

Remove the oil filler cap. Insert the funnel.
Step 23

Pour oil into the engine through the filler. Required amount of oil: 3.5 l.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Citroen C3 1. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Use the oil recommended by the manufacturer.
Step 24

Check the oil level using the dipstick. Top up oil if necessary.

Please note!
The oil level should be between the Min and Max marks.
Step 25

Install the oil filler cap. Tighten the oil filler cap.
Step 26

Run the engine for a few minutes. After the oil pressure warning light goes out, stop the engine.
Step 27

Check the oil level 5 minutes after the stop of the engine operation using a dipstick and add oil if necessary.

Please note!
The oil level should be between the Min and Max marks.Make sure that the oil filler cap is properly tightened.Check the threaded plug of the drainage hole and the oil filter seal for tightness. If necessary, carefully tighten them up.
Step 28

Remove the fender protection cover.
Step 29

Close the hood.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Citroen C3 1. Professionals recommend:
Note that oil pressure warning light, which indicates insufficient pressure in the lubrication system, may be on for a longer time than usual. After a few seconds, the oil will fill all the channels, and the light will go out. To protect the environment from pollution, be sure to dispose of the used filters at special collection points.

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