Peugeot 205 (954 cc, 1124 cc, 1360 cc, 1580 cc & 1905 cc). Manual - part 2

0•12 Weekly checks

Brake fluid level

Warning:
l    Brake fluid can harm your
eyes and damage painted
surfaces, so use extreme
caution when handling and
pouring it.
l    Do not use fluid that has
been standing open for some
time, as it absorbs moisture
from the air, which can cause a
dangerous loss of braking
effectiveness.

Safety First!

l If the reservoir requires repeated topping-
up this is an indication of a fluid leak
somewhere in the system, which should be
investigated immediately. 

l If a leak is suspected, the car should not be
driven until the braking system has been
checked. Never take any risks where brakes
are concerned.

• Make sure that your car is
on level ground.
• The fluid level in the
reservoir will drop slightly as

the brake pads wear down, but the fluid
level must never be allowed to drop
below the “MIN” mark.

The “MAX” and “MIN” marks are
indicated on the front of the reservoir.
The fluid level must be kept between the
marks at all times.

1

If topping-up is necessary, first wipe
clean the area around the filler cap to
prevent dirt entering the hydraulic
system.

2

Unscrew the reservoir cap and carefully
lift it out of position. Inspect the reservoir,
if the fluid is dirty the hydraulic system

should be drained and refilled (see Chapter 1).

3

Carefully add fluid, taking care not to spill
it onto the surrounding components. Use
only the specified fluid; mixing different

types can cause damage to the system. After
topping-up to the correct level, securely refit
the cap and wipe off any spilt fluid.

4

Power steering fluid level

Before you start:

4 Park the vehicle on level ground.
4 Set the steering wheel straight-ahead.
4 The engine should be turned off.

Safety First! 

l The need for frequent topping-up indicates
a leak, which should be investigated
immediately.

For the check to be
accurate, the steering must
not be turned once the
engine has been stopped.

The reservoir is located in the front left-
hand corner of the engine compartment,
next to the battery. Wipe clean the area

around the reservoir filler neck and unscrew
the filler cap/dipstick from the reservoir.

1

When the engine is cold, the fluid level
should be between the “MAX” mark and
the  “MIN” mark on the reservoir or filler

cap dipstick. Top-up as necessary to maintain
the level between the two marks.

2

When topping-up, use the specified type
of fluid and do not overfill the reservoir.
When the level is correct, securely refit
the cap.

3

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Screenwash additives not only keep the

winscreen clean during foul weather, they also
prevent the washer system freezing in cold
weather - which is when you are likely to need it
most. Don’t top up using plain water as the
screenwash will become too diluted, and will
freeze during cold weather. On no account use
coolant antifreeze in the washer system -
this could discolour or damage paintwork.

The screenwasher fluid is also used to

clean the tailgate rear window, and on some
models, the headlights

The washer fluid reservoir filler is located at
the front left-hand side of the engine
compartment (or right-hand side on models
with headlight wash).
The washer reservoir itself is actually located
under the car on some models; release the
cap and observe the level in the reservoir by
looking down the filler neck.

Screen washer fluid level

When topping-up the reservoir, add a
screenwash additive in the quantities
recommended on the bottle.

1

Battery

Caution: Before carrying out any work on the
vehicle battery, read the precautions given in
"Safety first" at the start of this manual.
4 Make sure that the battery tray is in good
condition, and that the clamp is tight.
Corrosion on the tray, retaining clamp and the
battery itself can be removed with a solution
of water and baking soda. Thoroughly rinse all
cleaned areas with water. Any metal parts
damaged by corrosion should be covered
with a zinc-based primer, then painted.
4 Periodically (approximately every three
months), check the charge condition of the
battery as described in Chapter 5A.
4 If the battery is flat, and you need to jump
start your vehicle, see Roadside Repairs.

The battery is located on the left-hand
side of the engine compartment. The
exterior of the battery should be

inspected periodically for damage such as a
cracked case or cover. 

1

Check the tightness of battery clamps (A)
to ensure good electrical connections.
You should not be able to move them.

Also check each cable (B) for cracks and
frayed conductors.

2

Battery corrosion can be kept to a
minimum by applying a layer of
petroleum jelly to the clamps and
terminals after they are reconnected.

If corrosion (white, fluffy deposits) is
evident, remove the cables from the
battery terminals, clean them with a small

wire brush, then refit them. Automotive stores
sell a tool for cleaning the battery post . . .

3

. . . as well as the battery cable clamps

4

0•14 Weekly checks

Tyre condition and pressure

It is very important that tyres are in good
condition, and at the correct pressure - having
a tyre failure at any speed is highly dangerous.
Tyre wear is influenced by driving style - harsh
braking and acceleration, or fast cornering,
will all produce more rapid tyre wear. As a
general rule, the front tyres wear out faster
than the rears. Interchanging the tyres from
front to rear ("rotating" the tyres) may result in
more even wear. However, if this is
completely effective, you may have the
expense of replacing all four tyres at once!
Remove any nails or stones embedded in the
tread before they penetrate the tyre to cause
deflation. If removal of a nail does reveal that

the tyre has been punctured, refit the nail so
that its point of penetration is marked. Then
immediately change the wheel, and have the
tyre repaired by a tyre dealer.
Regularly check the tyres for damage in the
form of cuts or bulges, especially in the
sidewalls. Periodically remove the wheels,
and clean any dirt or mud from the inside and
outside surfaces. Examine the wheel rims for
signs of rusting, corrosion or other damage.
Light alloy wheels are easily damaged by
"kerbing" whilst parking; steel wheels may
also become dented or buckled. A new wheel
is very often the only way to overcome severe
damage.

New tyres should be balanced when they are
fitted, but it may become necessary to re-
balance them as they wear, or if the balance
weights fitted to the wheel rim should fall off.
Unbalanced tyres will wear more quickly, as
will the steering and suspension components.
Wheel imbalance is normally signified by
vibration, particularly at a certain speed
(typically around 50 mph). If this vibration is
felt only through the steering, then it is likely
that just the front wheels need balancing. If,
however, the vibration is felt through the
whole car, the rear wheels could be out of
balance. Wheel balancing should be carried
out by a tyre dealer or garage.

Tread Depth - visual check

The original tyres have tread wear safety

bands (B), which will appear when the tread
depth reaches approximately 1.6 mm. The
band positions are indicated by a triangular
mark on the tyre sidewall (A).

1

Tread Depth - manual check

Alternatively, tread wear can be

monitored with a simple, inexpensive device
known as a tread depth indicator gauge.

2

Tyre Pressure Check

Check the tyre pressures regularly with

the tyres cold. Do not adjust the tyre
pressures immediately after the vehicle has
been used, or an inaccurate setting will result.

3

Tyre tread wear patterns

Shoulder Wear

Underinflation (wear on both sides)
Under-inflation will cause overheating of the
tyre, because the tyre will flex too much, and
the tread will not sit correctly on the road
surface. This will cause a loss of grip and
excessive wear, not to mention the danger of
sudden tyre failure due to heat build-up.
Check and adjust pressures
Incorrect wheel camber (wear on one side)
Repair or renew suspension parts
Hard cornering
Reduce speed!

Centre Wear

Overinflation
Over-inflation will cause rapid wear of the
centre part of the tyre tread, coupled with
reduced grip, harsher ride, and the danger of
shock damage occurring in the tyre casing.
Check and adjust pressures

If you sometimes have to inflate your car’s
tyres to the higher pressures specified for
maximum load or sustained high speed, don’t
forget to reduce the pressures to normal
afterwards.

Uneven  Wear

Front tyres may wear unevenly as a result of
wheel misalignment. Most tyre dealers and
garages can check and adjust the wheel
alignment (or "tracking") for a modest charge.
Incorrect camber or castor
Repair or renew suspension parts
Malfunctioning suspension
Repair or renew suspension parts
Unbalanced wheel
Balance tyres
Incorrect toe setting
Adjust front wheel alignment
Note: The feathered edge of the tread which
typifies toe wear is best checked by feel.

Weekly checks  0•15

Bulbs and fuses

4 Check all external lights and the horn.
Refer to the appropriate Sections of Chap-
ter 12 for details if any of the circuits are
found to be inoperative.

4 Visually check all accessible wiring
connectors, harnesses and retaining clips for
security, and for signs of chafing or damage.

If you need to check  your
brake lights and indicators
unaided, back up to a wall or
garage door and operate the

lights. The reflected light should show if
they are working properly.

If a single indicator light, stop-light or
headlight has failed, it is likely that a bulb
has blown and will need to be replaced.

Refer to Chapter 12 for details. If both stop-
lights have failed, it is possible that the switch
has failed (see Chapter 12).

If more than one indicator light or tail light
has failed it is likely that either a fuse has
blown or that there is a fault in the circuit

(see Chapter 12). The fuses are located
behind a panel on the bottom of the driver’s
side lower facia panel.

2

To replace a blown fuse, simply pull it out
and fit a new fuse of the correct rating
(see Chapter 12). If the fuse blows again,

it is important that you find out why - a
complete checking procedure is given in
Chapter 12.

3

1

Wiper blades

Check the condition of the wiper blades;
if they are cracked or show any signs of
deterioration, or if the glass swept area is

smeared, renew them. Wiper blades should
be renewed annually.

1

To remove a windscreen wiper blade, pull
the arm fully away from the screen until it
locks. Swivel the blade through 90°,

press the locking tab with your fingers and
slide the blade out of the arm’s hooked end.

2

4 Don’t forget to check the tailgate wiper
blade as well. To remove the blade, depress
the retaining tab and slide the blade out of the
hooked end of the arm.

0•16 Lubricants, fluids and tyre pressures

Lubricants and fluids

Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Multigrade engine oil, viscosity SAE 10W/40, or 15W/40, to API SG/CD
(Duckhams QXR, QS or Hypergrade Plus)

Cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Ethylene glycol-based antifreeze (Duckhams Antifreeze and Summer
Coolant)

Manual transmission:

BH3 transmission  . . . . . . . . . . . .

Multigrade engine oil, viscosity SAE 10W/40 or 15W/40, to API SG/CD
(Duckhams QXR or Hypergrade Plus)

BE1, and BE3 transmissions:

Pre-August 1987  . . . . . . . . . . .

Multigrade engine oil, viscosity SAE 10W/40 or 15W/40, to API SG/CD
(Duckhams QXR or Hypergrade Plus)

August 1987 onward  . . . . . . . .

Gear oil, viscosity SAE 75W/80 (Duckhams Hypoid PT 75W/80W Gear oil)

MA transmission  . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Gear oil, viscosity SAE 75W/80 (Duckhams Hypoid PT 75W/80W Gear oil)

Automatic transmission  . . . . . . . . .

Dexron type II automatic transmission fluid (Duckhams Uni-Matic)

Braking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Universal brake fluid to DOT 4 (Duckhams Universal Brake and Clutch Fluid)

Power steering  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Dexron type II automatic transmission fluid (Duckhams Uni-Matic)

Tyre pressures

Front

Rear

135 SR 13  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.0 bars

2.1 bars

145 SR 13 (Hatchback models)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.9 bars

2.1 bars

145 SR 13 (Van models):

Normal use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.9 bars

2.3 bars

Fully laden  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.9 bars

2.6 bars

165/70 SR 13 (manual transmission models)  . . . . . . . .

1.7 bars

1.9 bars

165/70 SR 13 (automatic transmission models)  . . . . . .

2.0 bars

2.1 bars

185/60 HR 14 (except CTI models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.0 bars

2.0 bars

185/60 HR 14 (CTI models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.0 bars

2.1 bars

185/55 VR 15  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.0 bars

2.0 bars

Note: Refer to the tyre pressure data sticker for the correct tyre pressures for your particular vehicle. Pressures apply only to original-equipment
tyres, and may vary if other makes or type is fitted; check with the tyre manufacturer or supplier for correct pressures if necessary.

Oils perform vital tasks in all engines. The
higher the engine’s performance, the greater
the demand on lubricants to minimise wear as
well as optimise power and economy.
Duckhams tailors lubricants to the highest
technical standards, meeting and exceeding
the demands of all modern engines.

HOW ENGINE OIL WORKS

• Beating friction

Without oil, the surfaces inside your engine
which rub together will heat, fuse and quickly
cause engine seizure. Oil, and its special
additives, forms a molecular barrier between
moving parts, to stop wear and minimise heat
build-up.

• Cooling hot spots

Oil cools parts that the engine’s water-based
coolant cannot reach, bathing the combustion
chamber and pistons, where temperatures
may exceed 1000°C. The oil assists in

transferring the heat to the engine cooling
system. Heat in the oil is also lost by air flow
over the sump, and via any auxiliary oil cooler.

• Cleaning the inner engine

Oil washes away combustion by-products
(mainly carbon) on pistons and cylinders,
transporting them to the oil filter, and holding
the smallest particles in suspension until they
are flushed out by an oil change. Duckhams
oils undergo extensive tests in the laboratory,
and on the road.

Engine oil types

Mineral oils are the “traditional” oils,
generally suited to older engines and cars not
used in harsh conditions. Duckhams
Hypergrade Plus and Hypergrade are well
suited for use in most popular family cars.
Diesel oils such as Duckhams Diesel are
specially formulated for Diesel engines,
including turbocharged models and 4x4s.
Synthetic oils are the state-of-the-art in
lubricants, offering ultimate protection, but at
a fairly high price. One such is Duckhams QS,
for use in ultra-high performance engines.
Semi-synthetic oils offer high performance
engine protection, but at less cost than full
synthetic oils. Duckhams QXR is an ideal choice
for hot hatches and hard-driven cars.

For help with technical
queries on lubricants, 
call Duckhams Oils 
on 0181 290 8207

Choosing your engine oil

Note: It is
antisocial and
illegal to dump oil
down the drain.
To find the
location of your
local oil recycling
bank, call this
number free.

1

Chapter 1
Routine maintenance and servicing

Air cleaner filter element renewal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Air conditioning system check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Automatic transmission fluid level check  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Automatic transmission fluid renewal  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Auxiliary drivebelt check and renewal  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Bodywork, paint and exterior trim check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Brake fluid renewal  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Clutch pedal stroke adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Coolant renewal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Driveshaft bellows check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Engine oil and filter renewal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Exhaust system check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Emissions control systems check  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Front brake pad check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Fuel filter renewal - fuel injection models  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Handbrake check and adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Headlight beam alignment check   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Idle speed and mixture check and adjustment  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Ignition system check  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Intensive maintenance  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Introduction  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Lock and hinge check and lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Manual transmission oil level check  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Manual transmission oil renewal  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Rear brake pad condition check - models with rear disc brakes  . . . 14
Rear brake shoe check - models with rear drum brakes  . . . . . . . . . 13
Road test  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Seat belt check  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Spark plug renewal  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Steering and suspension check  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Throttle and choke cable lubrication and adjustment  . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Timing belt renewal  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Underbody and fuel/brake line check  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Underbonnet check for fluid leaks and hose condition  . . . . . . . . . . . 6

1•1

Contents

Easy, suitable for
novice with little
experience

Fairly easy, suitable
for beginner with
some experience

Fairly difficult,
suitable for competent
DIY mechanic

Difficult, suitable for
experienced  DIY
mechanic

Very difficult,
suitable for expert DIY
or  professional

Degrees of difficulty

5

4

3

2

1

1•2

Servicing Specifications

Lubricants and fluids

 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Refer to end of “Weekly checks”

Capacities

Engine oil

XV and XW series engines (including filter)   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.5 litres

XY  and XU series engines (including filter)   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.0 litres

TU series engines (including filter)   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.5 litres

Cooling system

XV8, XW7, TU9 and TU3 series engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.8 litres

XY7 and XY8 engines  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6.0 litres

XU engines (except automatic transmission models) . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6.6 litres

XU engines (automatic transmission models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6.7 litres

TU1 series engine (except Van models)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7.0 litres

TU1 series engine (Van models)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.8 litres

Manual transmission  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.0 litres

Automatic transmission

From dry  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6.2 litres

Drain and refill  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.4 litres

Fuel tank  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

50 litres

Engine

Oil filter:

XV, XW and XY series engines  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Champion C204

XU and TU series engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Champion F104

Cooling system

Antifreeze mixture:

Protection down to - 15ºC (5ºF)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

27% antifreeze

Protection down to - 35ºC (- 31ºF)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

50% antifreeze

Note: Refer to Chapter 3 for further details.

Fuel system

Air cleaner filter element:

Pre-1988 carburettor engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Champion W138

1988 onward carburettor engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Champion U401

Fuel injection engines  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Champion W175

Fuel filter  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Champion L205

Idle speed and mixture CO content  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Refer to Chapter 4A, 4B and 4C Specifications

Ignition system

Spark plugs:

XV8, XW7 and XY7 engines  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Champion RS9YCC or S281YC*

XY8 and XU5J engines  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Champion S7YCC or S279YC*

XU51C engines (up to 1988)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Champion S9YCC or S281YC*

XU51C engines (from 1988)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Champion RC9YCC or C9YCX*

XU5JA engines (up to 1988)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Champion S7YCC or S279YC*

XU5JA (from 1988), XU5JA/K, XU9JA, XU9JA/K, XU9JA/Z and
XU9JA/L engines  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Champion RC7YCC or C7YCX*

TU9 series, TU1 series, TU3 and TU3A engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Champion RC9YCC or C9YCX*

TU3S engines  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Champion RC7YCC or C7YCX*

*Peugeot recommendation
Spark plug electrode gap** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.7 to 0.8 mm

**The spark plug electrode gap quoted is that recommended by Champion for their specified plugs listed above. If spark plugs of any other type
are to be fitted, refer to their manufacturer’s recommendations.

Brakes

Front brake pad minimum lining thickness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.0 mm

Rear brake shoe minimum lining thickness  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.0 mm

Rear brake pad minimum lining thickness  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.0 mm

Tyre pressures

 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

See “Weekly checks”

Torque wrench settings

Nm

lbf ft

Spark plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

17

13

Manual transmission drain/filler plugs

BE1 and BE3 transmissions:

Main gearbox drain plug  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

10

7

Final drive drain plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

30

22

MA transmission  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

25

19

Maintenance schedule  

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1

Every 250 miles (400 km) or weekly

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˛ Refer to “Weekly checks”.

Every 36 000 miles (58 000 km) or 
3 years - whichever comes sooner

In addition to all the items listed above, carry out the following:

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˛ Renew the timing belt (Section 31).

Note: Although the normal interval for timing belt renewal is 72 000
miles (120 000 km), It is strongly recommended that the timing belt
renewal interval is halved to 36 000 miles (60 000 km) on vehicles
which are subjected to intensive use, ie. mainly short journeys or a lot
of stop-start driving. The actual belt renewal interval is therefore very
much up to the individual owner, but bear in mind that severe engine
damage will result if the belt breaks.

Every 6000 miles (9000 km) or 
6 months - whichever comes sooner

In addition to all the items listed above, carry out the following:

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Renew the engine oil and filter (Section 3)*.

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˛ Check the condition of the front brake pads, and renew if

necessary (Section 4).

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˛ Check the automatic transmission fluid level and top-up if

necessary (Section 5).

Note: Renewal of the engine oil filter at this service interval is only
necessary on models fitted with the XU9J1/L engine and automatic
transmission. On all other models, oil filter renewal is recommended
at every second oil change (ie 12 000 miles/12 months).

Every 48 000 miles (80 000 km) or 
4 years - whichever comes sooner

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˛ Renew the fuel filter - fuel injection models (Section 32).

Every 12 000 miles (18 000 km) or 
12 months - whichever comes sooner

In addition to all the items listed above, carry out the following:

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˛ Check all underbonnet components and hoses for fluid leaks

(Section 6).

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˛ Renew the spark plugs (Section 7).

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˛ Check, adjust and lubricate the throttle and choke cables

(Section 8).

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˛ Check the condition of the auxiliary drivebelt, and renew if

necessary (Section 9).

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˛ Check the clutch pedal stroke adjustment (Section 10).

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˛ Check the condition of the seat belts (Section 11).

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˛ Lubricate the locks and hinges (Section 12).

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˛ Check the condition of the rear brake shoes and renew if

necessary - rear drum brake models (Section 13).

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˛ Check the condition of the rear brake pads and renew if

necessary - rear disc brake models (Section 14).

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˛ Check the operation of the handbrake (Section 15).

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˛ Inspect the underbody and the brake hydraulic pipes and hoses

(Section 16).

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˛ Check the condition of the fuel lines (Section 16).

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˛ Check the condition and security of the exhaust system (Section 17).

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˛ Check the condition of the exterior trim and paintwork (Section 18).

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˛ Check the headlight beam alignment (Section 19).

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˛ Check the operation of the air conditioning system (Section 20).

Every 72 000 miles (120 000 km)

In addition to all the items listed above, carry out the following:

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˛ Renew the timing belt (Section 31).

Note: This is the interval recommended by Peugeot, but we
recommend that the belt is changed more frequently, at 36 000 miles
(60 000 km) - see above

Every 24 000 miles (36 000 km) or 
2 years - whichever comes sooner

In addition to all the items listed above, carry out the following:

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˛ Check the manual transmission oil level, and top-up if necessary

(Section 21).

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˛ Renew the manual transmission oil (pre-1988 BE1 transmissions

only) (Section 22).

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˛ Renew the automatic transmission fluid (Section 23).

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˛ Check the condition of the driveshaft bellows (Section 24).

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˛ Check the steering and suspension components for condition

and security (Section 25).

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˛ Renew the air cleaner filter element (Section 26).

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˛ Check the ignition system (Section 27).

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˛ Check the idle speed and mixture adjustment (Section 28).

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˛ Check the condition of the emissions control system hoses and

components (Section 29).

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˛ Carry out a road test (Section 30).

Every 2 years (regardless of mileage)

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˛ Renew the coolant (Section 33).

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˛ Renew the brake fluid (Section 34).

The maintenance intervals in this manual

are provided with the assumption that you,
not the dealer, will be carrying out the work.
These are the average maintenance intervals
recommended for vehicles driven daily under
normal conditions. Obviously some variation
of these intervals may be expected depending

on territory of use, and conditions
encountered. If you wish to keep your vehicle
in peak condition at all times, you may wish to
perform some of these procedures more
often. We encourage frequent maintenance
because it enhances the efficiency,
performance and resale value of your vehicle.

If the vehicle is driven in dusty areas, used

to tow a trailer, driven frequently at slow
speeds (idling in traffic) or on short journeys,
more frequent maintenance intervals are
recommended.