CITROEN C5 Handbook page 21

ALL TYPES
Engine oil norms.
Norms in force.
These engine oils have been classified by the following recognised organisations:
S.A.E. : Society of Automotive Engineers.
API : American Petroleum Institute.
ACEA : Association des Constructeurs Européens d'Automobiles.
Recommendations.
Denominations of TOTAL oils, according to country of marketing:
TOTAL ACTIVA
TOTAL QUARTZ
ESSENTIAL : To preserve engine performances, all engines fitted in CITROEN vehicles must be lubricated with high quality oils
Engine oil norms to be respected in 2001 model year.
Model year
AM 2001
(*) = It is essential not to use engine oils respecting these norms for the following engine-types .
XU10J4RS. 1580 SPI. SOFIM 2.8 D et SOFIM 2.8 TD.
LUBRICANTS - TOTAL recommended oils
(France only).
(Outside France).
(synthetic or semi-synthetic)
Summary
Types of engine
Petrol and dual fuel
petrol / LPG engines
Diesel engines
18
ACEA norms
A3-98 or A1-98 (*)
B3-98 or B1-98 (*)
API norms
SJ or SJ / EC (*)
CF or CF / EC (*)