Do it yourself
Frequently asked questions about cars and motorcycles

How to perform the engine oil change on a Citroen Xsara Picasso.

Model: Citroen Xsara Picasso MK 1 - Years: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Part: Engine oil

Video tutorial

Today we will see how to replace the engine oil filter and the engine oil on a Citroen Xsara Picasso. We pull the hood release lever to access the engine oil reservoir.

Using a 5 mm Allen key, we unscrew the four screws on the engine cover to remove it. We open the oil filler cap so that the outflow from the reservoir will be quicker and lift the front of the vehicle. Using a 22 mm socket wrench, we unscrew the oil reservoir cap; before removing the cap, it is important to place a container to catch the liquid that needs to be disposed of according to your local regulations.

Using a filter removal tool, we remove the oil filter housing to replace it. After letting the oil drain into the container and replacing the filter, we bring the vehicle back to the ground and pour 5 liters of oil into the reservoir.


Posted on 3 December 2025 by ScegliAuto


Related tutorials

Citroen Xsara Picasso (1999-2012 / MK 1) The instructions in this guide will allow you to remove and replace the standard radio of a Citroen Xsara Picasso in simple steps. First, get inside …
Citroen Xsara Picasso (1999-2012 / MK 1) Today we will explain how to replace the oil filter and engine oil on a Citroen Xsara Picasso vehicle by yourself. To perform the oil change, we reco…
Citroen Xsara Picasso (1999-2012 / MK 1) In this guide, we will outline the steps that will show us how to disassemble and remove the rear seats of the Citroen Xsara Picasso in simple and qu…

Other guides you may be interested in

How to Open the Fuel Flap on a Volkswagen Tiguan?

To open the fuel flap on a Volkswagen Tiguan, first unlock the car using the appropriate button on the remote. This will open the car and unlock the mechanism that controls the fuel flap. At this point, apply light pressure to the left side of the flap to open it and access the cap underneath. Once this is unscrewed, you can refuel and then close everything.

Watch the video!


by ScegliAuto

More videos