Specifications
TIMING
Service interval:
No replacement interval for the chain.
AUXILIARY BELTS
Service interval: Check at every service.
ENGINE OIL
Capacities:
180 and 200 CDI engines: 5.8 litres.
Recommendation:
Multigrade oil of viscosity:
engines without particulate filter: SAE 10W40 / 15W40 / 5W30 / 5W40.
engines with particulate filter: SAE 5W30.
Service interval: According to the maintenance indicator.
OIL FILTER
Replaceable filter cartridge housed in a casing, on the right side of the engine compartment.
Service interval: Replace at every engine oil change.
AIR FILTER
Dry air filter with replaceable element, located in a housing in the centre of the engine compartment.
Service interval: Replace every 120,000 km or 4 years.
FUEL FILTER
Fuel filter mounted in the engine compartment, to the left of the air filter.
From September 2007 and on certain versions, a water-in-fuel sensor is fitted at the base of the filter; it also incorporates a bleed screw.
Service interval: Replace every 80,000 km or 4 years.
COOLANT
System capacity:
180 CDI engine with manual gearbox: 6.8 litres.
180 CDI engine with automatic gearbox: 6.5 litres.
200 CDI engine with manual gearbox: 10.8 litres.
200 CDI engine with automatic gearbox: 9.8 litres.
Recommendation:
Mixture of 50% water and 50% antifreeze.
Level:
Check the level every 2,000 km or before a long journey.
Service interval: Every 250,000 km or every 15 years.
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