Just Some Advice Please

[ferrit1]

good afternoon all i take delivery of my 2007 c4 picasso 1.6 diesel auto 54k on saterday this is the most upto date and moden car i will have owned

having lived my dads 2001 picasso that looks like it,s been to the moon and back (hit every rock on the way) it has been bullet proof is there any advice you can give me on keeping this running at it,s best

best regards to you all

[paul.h]

Regular servicing, in particular oil/filter changes at least every year or 12500 miles if sooner. Being a turbo, before stopping the engine, let it idle for half a minute for the turbo to slow/cool down to help prolong its life - this will be in the handbook somewhere. I have never had an auto so unable to comment on that. First make sure everything works and the exhaust does not smoke whilst it is still under warranty. If it has alloy wheels, remove them, clean the hub/wheel contact faces and apply a smear of copper grease so they do not rust on - it is easier to do this on your drive rather than on the roadside if you ever get a puncture. Also I always try to keep the family out of my car to keep it looking its best. Citroen do touch up paints for about £13 with the colour and laquer together, if there are any stone chips/etc.

 

Haynes now do a manual for the C4 which may apply to a lot of the car. You can also get the Citroen manuals on dvd from such as ebay for about £4.

[ferrit1]

many thanks for the help especily about the turbo

[coastline taxis]

They say the autobox is sealed for life but this is not the case. take it to the dealers and get the oil change once a year  as its not really a diy job and the dealers dont charge that much for  it

[ferrit1]

many thanks