Citroen C3 Oil Type Finder

The five-door Citroën C3 was launched in 2003 and quickly became a fixture in the small car segment. All petrol and turbo diesel units are robust if you don't forget to change the oil regularly. The small car is now in its third generation. The current model was launched in 2017. The exclusive five-door design is typical of the Citroën C3.

The latest generation of the compact French vehicle is powered by a numeber of different petrol and diesel engines. There are three modern PureTech petrol engines with three cylinders and 68hp, 83hp or 110hp and alternatively two four-cylinder diesel engines with 99hp or 102hp and the title BlueHDI to choose from. For the 'large' PureTech 110 petrol engine, an automatic transmission with six stages is available at extra cost. Otherwise, a manual gearbox with five or six gears is standard. The latter, however, only for the PureTech 110.

Instructions For Topping up engine oil in Citroen C3

  • 1) Obtain the right engine oil for the Citroen C3 engine.
  • 2) Unlatch the bonnet and measure the oil level. Make a note of where the level is.
  • 3) Then carefully fill a little engine oil (approx. 100-150ml) into the Citroen C3 oil nozzle.
  • 4) Be patient now for a short time before measuring the oil level again with the oil dipstick.
  • 5) Do not start the Citroen C3 again until you have ensured that the oil level is at the normal level (indicated by the markings).

Budget-Friendly Option: For Citroen C3 owners, doing an oil change on their own can be the most economical choice. Nevertheless, it's not for everyone as it can get dirty and messy. But there are other ways to save money even if you take it to a local garage or Citroen dealership. Many individuals are not aware that they can opt to use their own oil when getting their Citroen C3 serviced. By acquiring the correct type of oil via the internet or at a local automotive store like Halfords or a supermarket, you can guarantee that you are using a Citroen C3 approved engine oil while also keeping your factory warranty intact.

What Engine Oil For Citroen C3?

So which engine oil should you buy for your Citroen C3? Whether you are topping up your Citroen C3 oil or doing a full change of your Citroen C3's oil it is really important that you use the correct grade of oil.

We have listed all the Citroen C3 models and engine types in the following table, as well as the correct engine oil grade for each of the cars. You can use the search and filter to easily find the right engine oil for an Citroen C3.

Car Make & Model Year Oil Grade
Citroen C3 Aircross 1.2 PureTech C-Series Petrol 2017,
2018,
2019		0W-30
Citroen C3 Aircross 1.2 PureTech C-Series Petrol 2020,
2021,
2022		0W-30
Citroen C3 Aircross 1.6 HDi C-Series Diesel 2017,
2018,
2020		0W-30
Citroen C3 Aircross 1.6 HDi C-Series Diesel 2020,
2021,
2023		0W-30
Citroen C3 Aircross 1.6 BlueHDi C-Series Diesel 2017,
2018,
2020		0W-30
Citroen C3 Aircross 1.6 BlueHDi C-Series Diesel 2020,
2021,
2023		0W-30
Citroen C3 Aircross 1.2 PureTech C-Series Edition Petrol 2017,
2018,
2019		0W-30
Citroen C3 Aircross 1.2 PureTech C-Series Edition Petrol 2020,
2021,
2022		0W-30
Citroen C3 Aircross 1.6 HDi C-Series Edition Diesel 2017,
2018,
2020		0W-30
Citroen C3 Aircross 1.6 HDi C-Series Edition Diesel 2020,
2021,
2023		0W-30
Citroen C3 Aircross 1.6 BlueHDi C-Series Edition Diesel 2017,
2018,
2020		0W-30
Citroen C3 Aircross 1.6 BlueHDi C-Series Edition Diesel 2020,
2021,
2023		0W-30
Citroen C3 Aircross 1.2 PureTech Feel Petrol 2017,
2018,
2019		0W-30
Citroen C3 Aircross 1.2 PureTech Feel Petrol 2020,
2021,
2022		0W-30
Citroen C3 Aircross 1.6 HDi Feel Diesel 2017,
2018,
2020		0W-30
Citroen C3 Aircross 1.6 HDi Feel Diesel 2020,
2021,
2023		0W-30
Citroen C3 Aircross 1.6 BlueHDi Feel Diesel 2017,
2018,
2020		0W-30
Citroen C3 Aircross 1.6 BlueHDi Feel Diesel 2020,
2021,
2023		0W-30
Citroen C3 Aircross 1.2 PureTech Flair Petrol 2017,
2018,
2019		0W-30
Citroen C3 Aircross 1.2 PureTech Flair Petrol 2020,
2021,
2022		0W-30
Citroen C3 Aircross 1.6 HDi Flair Diesel 2017,
2018,
2020		0W-30
Citroen C3 Aircross 1.6 HDi Flair Diesel 2020,
2021,
2023		0W-30
Citroen C3 Aircross 1.6 BlueHDi Flair Diesel 2017,
2018,
2020		0W-30
Citroen C3 Aircross 1.6 BlueHDi Flair Diesel 2020,
2021,
2023		0W-30
Citroen C3 Aircross 1.2 PureTech Origins Petrol 2017,
2018,
2019		0W-30
Citroen C3 Aircross 1.2 PureTech Origins Petrol 2020,
2021,
2022		0W-30
Citroen C3 Aircross 1.6 HDi Origins Diesel 2017,
2018,
2020		0W-30
Citroen C3 Aircross 1.6 HDi Origins Diesel 2020,
2021,
2023		0W-30
Citroen C3 Aircross 1.6 BlueHDi Origins Diesel 2017,
2018,
2020		0W-30
Citroen C3 Aircross 1.6 BlueHDi Origins Diesel 2020,
2021,
2023		0W-30
Citroen C3 Aircross 1.2 PureTech Rip Curl Petrol 2017,
2018,
2019		0W-30
Citroen C3 Aircross 1.2 PureTech Rip Curl Petrol 2020,
2021,
2022		0W-30
Citroen C3 Aircross 1.6 HDi Rip Curl Diesel 2017,
2018,
2020		0W-30
Citroen C3 Aircross 1.6 HDi Rip Curl Diesel 2020,
2021,
2023		0W-30
Citroen C3 Aircross 1.6 BlueHDi Rip Curl Diesel 2017,
2018,
2020		0W-30
Citroen C3 Aircross 1.6 BlueHDi Rip Curl Diesel 2020,
2021,
2023		0W-30
Citroen C3 Aircross 1.2 PureTech Shine Petrol 2017,
2018,
2019		0W-30
Citroen C3 Aircross 1.2 PureTech Shine Petrol 2020,
2021,
2022		0W-30
Citroen C3 Aircross 1.6 HDi Shine Diesel 2017,
2018,
2020		0W-30
Citroen C3 Aircross 1.6 HDi Shine Diesel 2020,
2021,
2023		0W-30
Citroen C3 Aircross 1.6 BlueHDi Shine Diesel 2017,
2018,
2020		0W-30
Citroen C3 Aircross 1.6 BlueHDi Shine Diesel 2020,
2021,
2023		0W-30
Citroen C3 Aircross 1.2 PureTech Shine Plus Petrol 2017,
2018,
2019		0W-30
Citroen C3 Aircross 1.2 PureTech Shine Plus Petrol 2020,
2021,
2022		0W-30
Citroen C3 Aircross 1.6 HDi Shine Plus Diesel 2017,
2018,
2020		0W-30
Citroen C3 Aircross 1.6 HDi Shine Plus Diesel 2020,
2021,
2023		0W-30
Citroen C3 Aircross 1.6 BlueHDi Shine Plus Diesel 2017,
2018,
2020		0W-30
Citroen C3 Aircross 1.6 BlueHDi Shine Plus Diesel 2020,
2021,
2023		0W-30
Citroen C3 Aircross 1.2 PureTech Touch Petrol 2017,
2018,
2019		0W-30
Citroen C3 Aircross 1.2 PureTech Touch Petrol 2020,
2021,
2022		0W-30
Citroen C3 Aircross 1.6 HDi Touch Diesel 2017,
2018,
2020		0W-30
Citroen C3 Aircross 1.6 HDi Touch Diesel 2020,
2021,
2023		0W-30
Citroen C3 Aircross 1.6 BlueHDi Touch Diesel 2017,
2018,
2020		0W-30
Citroen C3 Aircross 1.6 BlueHDi Touch Diesel 2020,
2021,
2023		0W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.2 PureTech Airdream Petrol 2009,
2010,
2011		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.2 PureTech Airdream Petrol 2012,
2013,
2014		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.2 PureTech Airdream Petrol 2015,
2016,
2017		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.4 VTi Airdream Petrol 2009,
2010,
2011		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.4 VTi Airdream Petrol 2012,
2013,
2014		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.4 VTi Airdream Petrol 2015,
2016,
2017		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 HDi Airdream Diesel 2009,
2010,
2011		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 HDi Airdream Diesel 2012,
2013,
2014		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 HDi Airdream Diesel 2015,
2016,
2017		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 BlueHDi Airdream Diesel 2009,
2010,
2011		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 BlueHDi Airdream Diesel 2012,
2013,
2014		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 BlueHDi Airdream Diesel 2015,
2016,
2017		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 VTi Airdream Petrol 2009,
2010,
2011		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 VTi Airdream Petrol 2012,
2013,
2014		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 VTi Airdream Petrol 2015,
2016,
2017		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.2 PureTech Blackcherry Petrol 2009,
2010,
2011		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.2 PureTech Blackcherry Petrol 2012,
2013,
2014		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.2 PureTech Blackcherry Petrol 2015,
2016,
2017		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.4 VTi Blackcherry Petrol 2009,
2010,
2011		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.4 VTi Blackcherry Petrol 2012,
2013,
2014		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.4 VTi Blackcherry Petrol 2015,
2016,
2017		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 HDi Blackcherry Diesel 2009,
2010,
2011		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 HDi Blackcherry Diesel 2012,
2013,
2014		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 HDi Blackcherry Diesel 2015,
2016,
2017		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 BlueHDi Blackcherry Diesel 2009,
2010,
2011		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 BlueHDi Blackcherry Diesel 2012,
2013,
2014		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 BlueHDi Blackcherry Diesel 2015,
2016,
2017		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 VTi Blackcherry Petrol 2009,
2010,
2011		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 VTi Blackcherry Petrol 2012,
2013,
2014		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 VTi Blackcherry Petrol 2015,
2016,
2017		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.2 PureTech Code Petrol 2009,
2010,
2011		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.2 PureTech Code Petrol 2012,
2013,
2014		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.2 PureTech Code Petrol 2015,
2016,
2017		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.4 VTi Code Petrol 2009,
2010,
2011		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.4 VTi Code Petrol 2012,
2013,
2014		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.4 VTi Code Petrol 2015,
2016,
2017		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 HDi Code Diesel 2009,
2010,
2011		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 HDi Code Diesel 2012,
2013,
2014		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 HDi Code Diesel 2015,
2016,
2017		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 BlueHDi Code Diesel 2009,
2010,
2011		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 BlueHDi Code Diesel 2012,
2013,
2014		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 BlueHDi Code Diesel 2015,
2016,
2017		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 VTi Code Petrol 2009,
2010,
2011		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 VTi Code Petrol 2012,
2013,
2014		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 VTi Code Petrol 2015,
2016,
2017		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.2 PureTech Connection Petrol 2009,
2010,
2011		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.2 PureTech Connection Petrol 2012,
2013,
2014		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.2 PureTech Connection Petrol 2015,
2016,
2017		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.4 VTi Connection Petrol 2009,
2010,
2011		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.4 VTi Connection Petrol 2012,
2013,
2014		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.4 VTi Connection Petrol 2015,
2016,
2017		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 HDi Connection Diesel 2009,
2010,
2011		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 HDi Connection Diesel 2012,
2013,
2014		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 HDi Connection Diesel 2015,
2016,
2017		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 BlueHDi Connection Diesel 2009,
2010,
2011		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 BlueHDi Connection Diesel 2012,
2013,
2014		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 BlueHDi Connection Diesel 2015,
2016,
2017		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 VTi Connection Petrol 2009,
2010,
2011		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 VTi Connection Petrol 2012,
2013,
2014		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 VTi Connection Petrol 2015,
2016,
2017		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.2 PureTech Edition Petrol 2009,
2010,
2011		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.2 PureTech Edition Petrol 2012,
2013,
2014		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.2 PureTech Edition Petrol 2015,
2016,
2017		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.4 VTi Edition Petrol 2009,
2010,
2011		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.4 VTi Edition Petrol 2012,
2013,
2014		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.4 VTi Edition Petrol 2015,
2016,
2017		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 HDi Edition Diesel 2009,
2010,
2011		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 HDi Edition Diesel 2012,
2013,
2014		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 HDi Edition Diesel 2015,
2016,
2017		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 BlueHDi Edition Diesel 2009,
2010,
2011		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 BlueHDi Edition Diesel 2012,
2013,
2014		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 BlueHDi Edition Diesel 2015,
2016,
2017		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 VTi Edition Petrol 2009,
2010,
2011		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 VTi Edition Petrol 2012,
2013,
2014		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 VTi Edition Petrol 2015,
2016,
2017		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.2 PureTech Exclusive Petrol 2009,
2010,
2011		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.2 PureTech Exclusive Petrol 2012,
2013,
2014		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.2 PureTech Exclusive Petrol 2015,
2016,
2017		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.4 VTi Exclusive Petrol 2009,
2010,
2011		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.4 VTi Exclusive Petrol 2012,
2013,
2014		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.4 VTi Exclusive Petrol 2015,
2016,
2017		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 HDi Exclusive Diesel 2009,
2010,
2011		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 HDi Exclusive Diesel 2012,
2013,
2014		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 HDi Exclusive Diesel 2015,
2016,
2017		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 BlueHDi Exclusive Diesel 2009,
2010,
2011		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 BlueHDi Exclusive Diesel 2012,
2013,
2014		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 BlueHDi Exclusive Diesel 2015,
2016,
2017		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 VTi Exclusive Petrol 2009,
2010,
2011		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 VTi Exclusive Petrol 2012,
2013,
2014		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 VTi Exclusive Petrol 2015,
2016,
2017		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.2 PureTech Platinum Petrol 2009,
2010,
2011		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.2 PureTech Platinum Petrol 2012,
2013,
2014		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.2 PureTech Platinum Petrol 2015,
2016,
2017		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.4 VTi Platinum Petrol 2009,
2010,
2011		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.4 VTi Platinum Petrol 2012,
2013,
2014		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.4 VTi Platinum Petrol 2015,
2016,
2017		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 HDi Platinum Diesel 2009,
2010,
2011		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 HDi Platinum Diesel 2012,
2013,
2014		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 HDi Platinum Diesel 2015,
2016,
2017		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 BlueHDi Platinum Diesel 2009,
2010,
2011		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 BlueHDi Platinum Diesel 2012,
2013,
2014		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 BlueHDi Platinum Diesel 2015,
2016,
2017		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 VTi Platinum Petrol 2009,
2010,
2011		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 VTi Platinum Petrol 2012,
2013,
2014		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 VTi Platinum Petrol 2015,
2016,
2017		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.2 PureTech Selection Petrol 2009,
2010,
2011		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.2 PureTech Selection Petrol 2012,
2013,
2014		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.2 PureTech Selection Petrol 2015,
2016,
2017		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.4 VTi Selection Petrol 2009,
2010,
2011		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.4 VTi Selection Petrol 2012,
2013,
2014		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.4 VTi Selection Petrol 2015,
2016,
2017		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 HDi Selection Diesel 2009,
2010,
2011		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 HDi Selection Diesel 2012,
2013,
2014		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 HDi Selection Diesel 2015,
2016,
2017		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 BlueHDi Selection Diesel 2009,
2010,
2011		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 BlueHDi Selection Diesel 2012,
2013,
2014		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 BlueHDi Selection Diesel 2015,
2016,
2017		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 VTi Selection Petrol 2009,
2010,
2011		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 VTi Selection Petrol 2012,
2013,
2014		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 VTi Selection Petrol 2015,
2016,
2017		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.2 PureTech VT Petrol 2009,
2010,
2011		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.2 PureTech VT Petrol 2012,
2013,
2014		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.2 PureTech VT Petrol 2015,
2016,
2017		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.4 VTi VT Petrol 2009,
2010,
2011		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.4 VTi VT Petrol 2012,
2013,
2014		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.4 VTi VT Petrol 2015,
2016,
2017		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 HDi VT Diesel 2009,
2010,
2011		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 HDi VT Diesel 2012,
2013,
2014		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 HDi VT Diesel 2015,
2016,
2017		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 BlueHDi VT Diesel 2009,
2010,
2011		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 BlueHDi VT Diesel 2012,
2013,
2014		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 BlueHDi VT Diesel 2015,
2016,
2017		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 VTi VT Petrol 2009,
2010,
2011		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 VTi VT Petrol 2012,
2013,
2014		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 VTi VT Petrol 2015,
2016,
2017		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.2 PureTech VTR+ Petrol 2009,
2010,
2011		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.2 PureTech VTR+ Petrol 2012,
2013,
2014		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.2 PureTech VTR+ Petrol 2015,
2016,
2017		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.4 VTi VTR+ Petrol 2009,
2010,
2011		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.4 VTi VTR+ Petrol 2012,
2013,
2014		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.4 VTi VTR+ Petrol 2015,
2016,
2017		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 HDi VTR+ Diesel 2009,
2010,
2011		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 HDi VTR+ Diesel 2012,
2013,
2014		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 HDi VTR+ Diesel 2015,
2016,
2017		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 BlueHDi VTR+ Diesel 2009,
2010,
2011		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 BlueHDi VTR+ Diesel 2012,
2013,
2014		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 BlueHDi VTR+ Diesel 2015,
2016,
2017		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 VTi VTR+ Petrol 2009,
2010,
2011		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 VTi VTR+ Petrol 2012,
2013,
2014		0W-30 or 5W-30
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 VTi VTR+ Petrol 2015,
2016,
2017		0W-30 or 5W-30


What is the Citroen C3 engine oil capacity?

The engine oil capacity for the Citroen C3 varies depending on the engine type, but typically ranges from 2.5 to 3.5 liters.

How often should i change engine oil in Citroen C3?

It is recommended to change the engine oil in your Citroen C3 every 12,000 miles or 12 months, whichever comes first, as per the vehicle's user manual.

Where to buy cheap engine oil for Citroen C3 in UK and US

In the UK, you can purchase affordable engine oil for your Citroen C3 at automotive stores such as Halfords, or online retailers such as Amazon. In the US, you can purchase engine oil for your Citroen C3 at auto parts stores such as AutoZone or online retailers such as Amazon. Always check for Citroen C3 approved engine oil to ensure that you are not voiding your factory warranty.

What oil does a Citroen C3 take?

The Citroen C3 takes 5W-30 or 5W-40 oil that meets the ACEA A3/B3, ACEA A3/B4 standards. It is recommended to use the oil that is specified in the vehicle's user manual.

Does it matter what oil I put in my Citroen C3?

Yes, it matters what oil you put in your Citroen C3. It is essential to use an oil that meets the specifications recommended in the vehicle's user manual. Using the wrong oil can cause damage to the engine and void the factory warranty. Always check for Citroen C3 approved engine oil to ensure that you are not voiding your factory warranty.

More About the C3
You can use Castrol Edge 0W-40 A3/B4 branded oil for changing the oil on all engines in the first generation Citroën C3. The 1.4 16V petrol engine requires the least amount of oil (3.1 litres), the most oil is required for the 1.6 HDI diesel (3.8 litres).

As a small car, the Citroën C3 impresses with its low consumption. The petrol engines consume an average of 4.7L to 5.1L per 100 km, which in turn means CO2 emissions of 109 to 120 g/km. The economical model with a diesel engine achieves consumption of around 3.4L per 100 km and CO2 emissions of 90 g/km. Anyone who pays attention to consumption and maintenance costs will find an interesting option in a Citroën C3 used or new car of the current generation - especially if the vehicle is used in the city and as a second car.

The most powerful petrol engine of the C3 in the second generation even has an impressive 120hp and even the largest diesel beats its successor in terms of engine power.

With as many as 16 engines, the C3 produced between 2009 and 2017 gives you a lot more choice than its successor from current production anyway. Since entering the market, the small car has only been available with front-wheel drive.

Every engine oil will have its viscosity grade labelled on the packaging. This will look something like 0W-20, 5W-30 or 5W-40. This grading is used to measure how thick / fluid the oil is and help ensure you buy the right oil for your car. The lower the viscosity grade of the oil, the more fluid and thinner it will be than those with a high grade (higher numbers) which will be much less running and thick.

Citroen C3 Oil Grades
Check Oil Type For Citroen C3. Credit: Unsplash

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