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Useful information about this French brandThe birth of Citroën
Citroën is a French car manufacturer and has been part of the PSA Peugeot Citroën group since 1976. Citroën was founded in 1919 by French industrialist André-Gustave Citroën (1878-1935). In 1934 the company established its reputation for innovative technology with the Traction Avant. This car was the world's first mass-produced front-wheel-drive car, but also one of the first to have a self-supporting chassis instead of the then customary ladder chassis.
In 1954, they also produced the world's first hydropneumatic self-levelling suspension system. Which, in 1955, was also used in the revolutionary DS, which was also fitted with brake discs. This was the first mass production car with disc brakes. In 1967, they introduced swivelling headlights in several models, which provided greater visibility on winding roads; these cars have received several awards at international and national level, including three European Car of the Year.
Database Citroën
The overviews below contain many useful service intervals and tips on the most recent Citroën models. The intervals and guidelines are only an indication, there may be circumstances in which a garage may give different advice.
When to replace a Citroen timing belt
The timing belt or chain is essential for (almost) any combustion engine, without it there can be no combustion. This is because the timing belt ensures that the camshaft, the crankshaft and the valves are driven by means of this belt or chain. Nearly all Citroëns have a timing belt that has to be replaced periodically. Below per model the intervals known to us:
- Citroën AX
- Citroen ZX
- Citroën Xsara
- Citroen C1
- Citroen C2
- Citroën C3
- Citroen C5
- Citroen C6
- Citroën C8
- Citroën DS3
- Citroën DS4
- Citroën DS5
Tyre pressure Citroën
Your Citroën's tyre pressure should be checked monthly so that you can enjoy optimal performance. In addition, incorrect tyre pressure can cause high fuel consumption and tyres to wear faster or irregularly. On the following pages you will find an overview of tyre pressures for your Citroën:
- Berlingo
- C Zero
- C1
- C2
- Citroën C3 / C3 Picasso
- Citroën C4 / C4 Cactus / C4 Picasso / C4 Grand Picasso
- C5 / C5 Break
- C6
- C8
- DS3 (also Convertible)
- DS4
- DS5
- Xsara / Xsara Break / Xsara Picasso
Lamps for Citroën
Want to replace the bulbs on your Citroën but don't know what type of car bulb you need? On this Citroën car bulbs page, we have collected a list containing all lamps.
Which engine oil Citroën
Changing engine oil on time is crucial for the condition of your engine. In addition, it is important to know which engine oil you need. The service booklet generally always lists the appropriate engine oil. Want to know which engine oil to put in your Citroën? Then use Kroon Oil's handy search tool:
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