Oil woes!

Gaz012012

Really struggling to understand what oil I can use. When i put into various car checkers find different ones but then cannot locate at supermarkets tonight (due to drive tonight).

Its a Peugeo 208 puretech 1.2 l year 218

Can anyone help? I know 5w-30 does it really matter as long as its that?

daveyjp

Time to get the handbook out.

Gaz012012

Thanks Daveyjp

fatbelly

It's important with that engine to get the correct oil. Looks like it needs fully synthetic ACEA C3 to standard PSA B71 2290

Gaz012012

Thank you for that - really appreciate you however it doesnt really mean anything to me, is there any specific ones I shold look for? The wording is challenging to understand and thanks in advance

Keep_pedalling

That engine uses a wet timing belt so using the correct oil is critical if you don’t want a blown engine.

sheslookinhot

is it a top up or an oil service ?

best visit your friendly Peugeot dealer and ask what oil is in a service kit.

GrumpyDil

Either that or go to a motor factors and ask them for oil matching the specification provided above (which will be printed on the container).

westv

Are there actually any real benefits to drivers from a wet belt?

facade

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82081357#Comment_82081357

Not really.

To the first owner who bought it as a fleet car, or on PCP with the intention of handing it back, and doesn't have to worry about changing it (or the consequences of not changing it) they produce a tiny amount less emissions (and use less fuel) than conventional belts & chains, run a little bit quieter than a chain, and have a longer replacement interval than a conventional "dry" belt.

If you only look at the cost of ownership as the first owner they are attractive. (Although I fail to understand why the residual value is so high….)

Mildly_Miffed

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82081357#Comment_82081357

Yes.

Quieter and more compact than a chain, lower friction than a dry belt, reduced emissions and improved fuel economy.

The belts aren't "rubber". Belts have been used for years to drive oil pumps inside the engine with no service interval.

Issues start when oil change intervals are over-long, and when the wrong oil is used. Combine those two, and you've got problems. And lots of OTHER issues are also caused by that kind of neglect…

Here's a range of oils that meet that B71-2290 approval:
https://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-1498-peugeot-citroen-psa-b71-2290-engine-oil.aspx