Eolys Fluid

[Saabfan]

After much hunting around i have decided to take the plunge and get a C5 estate but i'm undecided on which engine variant to go for. Would I be correct in saying only the 2.2HDi needs the filter and eolys fluid change? Would buying the later VTR 2.0HDi with virtually identical power output make more sense running costs wise?

 

What electrical gremlins should i look out for and what are easily rectified? What's gonna cost the earth and should be avoided? Any guidance will be gratefully received. ;)

[Johndouglas]

Would I be correct in saying only the 2.2HDi needs the filter and eolys fluid change?

 

Think you'll find that the later 2 ltr models also have the filter and need fluid.

[72dudes]

Would I be correct in saying only the 2.2HDi needs the filter and eolys fluid change? Would buying the later VTR 2.0HDi with virtually identical power output make more sense running costs wise?

 

What electrical gremlins should i look out for and what are easily rectified? What's gonna cost the earth and should be avoided? Any guidance will be gratefully received. :D

 

John Douglas is right; from 2005 on, the 2 litre diesels also had particle filters and the dreaded fluid, but I believe the system became more reliable and maintenance was not for 75k (the technician guys will correct me if I'm wrong!)

Overall the earlier 2 litre HDi is a simpler engine to have. I chose the 2.2 because I was seduced by the smoother more powerful engine (136bhp vs. 110bhp, but it's the torque that makes the difference, 234 lb/ft vs. 188 lb/ft), but the 2.0 HDi is fine really. It'll give mid/high 40's mpg vs. low/mid 40's for the 2.2, it's one or two insurance groups lower, and road tax costs a bit less too.

 

 

Anything electrical can and may go wrong! Check all windows, central locking can cause trouble, instruments and dash lights - check for warnings/lights which should not be on. Remote controls for radio/CD can play up. If like me you rely on garages to do the work, buy an independent warranty if the car is not under warranty anyway. Find a good Citroen specialist to look after it.

But if you find a good one, it'll be one of the best cars you've owned, so spend time and buy wisely. Good luck, and let us know what you get.