Citroen C5 (2001 - 2008) - 2004 2.0 Oil Sump Plug

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Fri 21 Nov 2008 20:03
2004 2.0 Oil Sump Plug - deepseamark
Hi guys can anybody tell me what tool I need to drain the engine oil on a Citroen C5 2.0 HDi diesel? Is it a special square tool, an allen key or a normal spanner.

Many Thanks

Mark
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Sat 22 Nov 2008 07:15
2004 2.0 Oil Sump Plug - Ben79
My 2002 C5 HDI uses an Allen Key (maybe 8mm), but the sump plug is hexagonal and would also take a quite large spanner (about an inch).

You need to remove the undertray which requires a flat blade screwdriver and a 10mm spanner (easier with a ratchet spanner).

Some people find they can change the oil with the suspension on high and the sills supported (slight chance the suspension will drop and crush you to death.)

Ben
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