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Citroën • Production years: 1997 – 2010 • Engine codes: NFU • Spec: PSA B71 2296

Citroën Xsara & Xsara Picasso (N1 / N68) – 1.6 16V (80 kW / 109 HP – legendary NFU)

Complete technical data card: required engine oil specification and exact capacity in liters, oil filter code, tire sizes, car battery, wiper blades, headlight bulbs and mileage maintenance schedule.

🛢️ 1. Engine Oil Spec & Capacity Oil Spec Details PSA B71 2296 →

What oil and how many liters for 1.6 16V (80 kW / 109 HP – legendary NFU)?

SAE Viscosity
5W-40 or 10W-40 (5W-30 Ineo ECS u verzí s FAP)
Exact Oil Capacity
3,0 – 3,2 l (1.1i / 1.4i TU) / 3,3 l (1.6 16V NFU) / 3,8 l (1.4/1.6 HDi) / 4,5 l (1.9 D & 2.0 HDi)
Oil Filter Code
MANN-FILTER HU 711/51 x (cartridge from 2002) or W 716/1 (spin-on filter)
📦 Recommended pack size: 4 to 5 liters (1× 5L jug)
🏆 Recommended oil: Total Quartz 9000 5W-40 (5L) or Total Quartz 7000 10W-40 (5L)
🔧 Sump plug torque: 30 Nm Torque Wrenches →
⏱️ Service interval: 15 000 km / 1 year (max. 12,000 km on 1.6 HDi DV6 to prevent turbo oil feed strainer clogging!)
💡 2. Headlight Bulbs & Road-Legal LED ✓ Road Legal Approved

Bulb Fitment Guide & Road-Legal LED Upgrade (Xsara & Xsara Picasso (N1 / N68))

Low Beam
H4 (Xsara Picasso & older Xsara) or H7 (Xsara facelift)
High Beam
H4 or H1
Fog Lights
H1 / H11
✨ Road-Legal LED Upgrade (up to +220% brightness):
Status: YES – Road-legal ECE/ABG approved (Osram Night Breaker H4-LED / H7-LED)
Headlight approval number (E-mark): E2 99002
Required bulb holder adapter: Standard spring clip H4 / H7
CANBUS error canceller: Not required
Estimated complete kit price: 110 €
🛞 3. Tire Sizes, Bolt Pattern & Wheel Torque All Tire & Rim Sizes for Citroën Xsara & Xsara Picasso (N1 / N68) →

Tire sizes, wheel bolt pattern and lug nut torque for Citroën Xsara & Xsara Picasso (N1 / N68)?

Approved Tire Sizes
195/65 R15 • 205/55 R16 • 215/55 R17 • 225/55 R18 (3008/5008)
Bolt Pattern (PCD) & Center Bore
4×108 (older modely – 65,1 mm) or 5×108 (308 II, 3008 II, 508 – 65,1 mm)
Wheel Lug Torque
100 – 115 Nm (note: OEM PSA alloy wheels use flat-washer bolts!)
🧮 4. Interactive Maintenance Schedule by Mileage Select your current odometer mileage

What needs servicing on Citroën Xsara & Xsara Picasso (N1 / N68) (1.6 16V (80 kW / 109 HP – legendary NFU))?

Select your vehicle's approximate mileage (or a used car you are inspecting) to see critical maintenance tasks:

📋 Recommended 60,000 km Service Schedule (1.6 16V (80 kW / 109 HP – legendary NFU)):
  • Engine Oil (3,0 – 3,2 l (1.1i / 1.4i TU) / 3,3 l (1.6 16V NFU) / 3,8 l (1.4/1.6 HDi) / 4,5 l (1.9 D & 2.0 HDi)): Engine oil change to spec PSA B71 2296 (5W-40 or 10W-40 (5W-30 Ineo ECS u verzí s FAP)) + oil filter MANN-FILTER HU 711/51 x (cartridge from 2002) or W 716/1 (spin-on filter).
  • Cabin & Air Intake: Replace activated carbon cabin (pollen) filter and engine air filter.
  • Brake Fluid & Transmission: Replace DOT 4 LV brake fluid (every 2 years). For automatic transmissions (DSG / Aisin / EDC), mandatory transmission fluid & filter change every 60,000 km!
  • Lights & Wipers: Check headlight alignment (optional road-legal H7/H4 LED upgrade) and replace wiper blades (650 mm + 650 mm (Xsara Picasso Bosch A650S) / 550 + 500 mm (Xsara)).

Transmission, Engine Timing, Coolant (Antifreeze), Plugs & Brakes (1.6 16V (80 kW / 109 HP – legendary NFU))

⚙️ Transmission / Gearbox Oil (Manual & Auto)
PSA B71 2330 / Total Traxium Gear 8 75W-80 (manual) • JWS 3324 AW-1 / AW-2 (automat Aisin EAT6 / EAT8)
Capacity & Interval: 1,8 – 2,2 l (manual) / 6,0 – 7,0 l (Aisin automatic – partial 3.5 L drain & fill every 60,000 km)
❄️ Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)
PSA B71 5110 (Glysantin G33 blue-green) or Dex-Cool G12+ (red on older Opels)
System Capacity: 6,0 – 8,0 l (replace every 5 years or with timing belt kit)
🔥 Spark Plugs (Petrol / Hybrid)
NGK Laser Platinum / Iridium or Bosch Double Iridium (replace every 60,000 km / 4 years, tightening torque 22–25 Nm)
🛑 Brake Fluid & Brakes
DOT 4 LV / ISO Class 6 (low-viscosity for ESP/ABS – capacity 1.0 to 1.2 L, replace every 2 years)
⛓️ Engine Timing Belt/Chain & Water Pump (1.6 16V (80 kW / 109 HP – legendary NFU))
Toothed Timing Belt + Water Pump • Interval: 90,000 – 120,000 km or 6–7 years (including pulleys and water pump)
Mandatory replacement of timing-belt-driven water pump + fresh coolant (95 – 195 € (complete timing kit with water pump INA / Contitech / SKF))
Timing Specs →
🌧️ Exact Wiper Blade Sizes (Xsara & Xsara Picasso (N1 / N68))
Front: 650 mm + 650 mm (Xsara Picasso Bosch A650S) / 550 + 500 mm (Xsara)
Rear: 400 mm
🔋 Recommended Car Battery (Battery Specs →)
12V 60Ah (1.6 16V) or 74Ah (2.0 HDi / 1.6 HDi – located under the driver's seat on Picasso!) – Varta D24 / E11
Citroën • 1996 – 2009
Saxo, C2 & C3 I (FC / FN) – 1.1 i / 1.4 i 8V (44 kW / 55 kW – TU series)
Oil: 3,0 – 3,2 l (1.1i / 1.4i TU) / 3,3 l (1.6 16V NFU) / 3,8 l (1.4/1.6 HDi) / 4,5 l (1.9 D & 2.0 HDi) (5W-40 or 10W-40 (5W-30 Ineo ECS u verzí s FAP)) • Tires: 205/55 R16
Citroën • 1996 – 2009
Saxo, C2 & C3 I (FC / FN) – 1.6 16V (80 kW / 109 HP – legendary NFU)
Oil: 3,0 – 3,2 l (1.1i / 1.4i TU) / 3,3 l (1.6 16V NFU) / 3,8 l (1.4/1.6 HDi) / 4,5 l (1.9 D & 2.0 HDi) (5W-40 or 10W-40 (5W-30 Ineo ECS u verzí s FAP)) • Tires: 205/55 R16
Citroën • 1996 – 2009
Saxo, C2 & C3 I (FC / FN) – 1.8 16V / 2.0 16V (85 kW / 100 kW / 103 kW)
Oil: 3,0 – 3,2 l (1.1i / 1.4i TU) / 3,3 l (1.6 16V NFU) / 3,8 l (1.4/1.6 HDi) / 4,5 l (1.9 D & 2.0 HDi) (5W-40 or 10W-40 (5W-30 Ineo ECS u verzí s FAP)) • Tires: 205/55 R16
Citroën • 1996 – 2009
Saxo, C2 & C3 I (FC / FN) – 1.4 HDi / 1.6 HDi 16V (50 kW / 66 kW / 80 kW)
Oil: 3,0 – 3,2 l (1.1i / 1.4i TU) / 3,3 l (1.6 16V NFU) / 3,8 l (1.4/1.6 HDi) / 4,5 l (1.9 D & 2.0 HDi) (5W-40 or 10W-40 (5W-30 Ineo ECS u verzí s FAP)) • Tires: 205/55 R16
Citroën • 1996 – 2009
Saxo, C2 & C3 I (FC / FN) – 1.9 D / 2.0 HDi (51 kW / 66 kW / 80 kW / 100 kW)
Oil: 3,0 – 3,2 l (1.1i / 1.4i TU) / 3,3 l (1.6 16V NFU) / 3,8 l (1.4/1.6 HDi) / 4,5 l (1.9 D & 2.0 HDi) (5W-40 or 10W-40 (5W-30 Ineo ECS u verzí s FAP)) • Tires: 205/55 R16
Citroën • 1997 – 2010
Xsara & Xsara Picasso (N1 / N68) – 1.1 i / 1.4 i 8V (44 kW / 55 kW – TU series)
Oil: 3,0 – 3,2 l (1.1i / 1.4i TU) / 3,3 l (1.6 16V NFU) / 3,8 l (1.4/1.6 HDi) / 4,5 l (1.9 D & 2.0 HDi) (5W-40 or 10W-40 (5W-30 Ineo ECS u verzí s FAP)) • Tires: 205/55 R16