Citroen C5

Citroen C5 Recommended Oil

It is recommended to use 0w-30 or 5w-30 synthetic engine oil in your Citroen C5. The engine oil viscosity depends on the year of manufacture, engine condition, mileage and operating conditions of the Citroen C5.

For French vehicles, such as the Citroen C5, engine oil with PSA approvals.

Citroen C5 Engine Oil Viscosity

Citroen C5 mileage	Oil viscosity	Oil Type	Oil Change Frequency
New Citroen C5	0w-30	Synthetic oil	Every 7,000 to 10,000 miles
Up to 100,000 miles	5w-30	Synthetic oil	Every 7,000 to 10,000 miles
Over 100,000 miles	5w-40	Semi synthetic oil	Every 5,000 to 7,500 miles
Over 150,000 miles	10w-40	Semi synthetic oil	Every 5,000 to 7,500 miles

Best synthetic engine oil for Citroen C5

Motul 8100 Eco-Clean 5w-30

Approvals and Specifications:

• ACEA: A5/B5/C2
• API: SM/CF
• PSA B71 2290
• Fiat 9.55535-S1
• Renault RN0700

Citroen C5 Engine Oil

The Citroen C5 is a fairly popular car in the UK. We’ve created this guide to help you choose a quality engine oil for your Citroen C5.

Citroen C5 0w-30 Oil

For Citroen C5 vehicles with up to 70,000 miles, it is recommended to use 5w-30 engine oil.

0w-30 engine oil review

Citroen C5 5w-30 Oil

For Citroen C5 vehicles with up to 100,000 miles, it is recommended to use 5w-30 engine oil.

5w-30 engine oil review

Citroen C5 5w-40 Oil

For Citroen C5 vehicles with over 100,000 miles, it is recommended to use 5w-40 engine oil.

Citroen C5 10w-40 Oil

For Citroen C5 vehicles with over 150,000 miles, 10w-40 engine oil is recommended.

10w-40 engine oil review

Citroen C5 oil change interval

• The engine oil in your Citroen C5 should be changed every 7,000 to 10,000 miles if you use synthetic oil.
• If your Citroen C5 uses semi-synthetic oil, change it every 5,000 to 7,000 miles.
  If you take short trips in your Citroen C5, it is recommended that you change the engine oil every 3,000 to 5,000 miles.

Citroen C5 Engine Oil Capacity

 

The autooil website is designed and maintained by a team of experts to enable you to choose the best engine oil for your Citroen C5.

What oil should I choose for my Citroen C5?

For the new Citroen C5, we recommend using synthetic oils from the best oil manufacturers. For higher-mileage Citroen C5s, we recommend using synthetic-based oils from well-known brands.

The most popular oil manufacturers for the Citroen C5:

• Castrol
• Liqui Moly
• Mobil 1
• Shell
• Motul
• Comma
• MANNOL
• Elf
• Total

Finding quality engine oil for your Citroen C5 has never been easier!