Citroen DS3 Oil Type Finder

Citroen DS3 Overview

The DS 3 is a rare sight on UK roads. On the one hand, this is made clear by the fact that it is simply rarely represented and, on the other hand, by how much it stands out from the crowd if you should see one.

The DS 3 Crossback is just as young as the brand history of DS, which has been detached from the parent company Citroen since 2014 as an independent car company. Actually even a bit younger, because the crossover SUV has only existed since 2018.

Previously, DS only existed as a premium product line within Citroen. But the abbreviation is well known. After all, it harks back to the famous 1955 Citroen DS model – a luxurious and innovative sedan at the time.

Citroen DS3. Credit: Unsplash

Today, that luxury mainly comes in SUV form like the DS 3 Crossback or the larger DS 7 Crossback. They are already characterized on the outside by an extroverted look with futuristic shapes and continue this in the interior. Whether in the form of the unusual window line on the outside or the diamond-shaped control elements on the inside, there are small details everywhere that inevitably draw the attention of passers-by.

Citroën DS3 oil change intervals

Depending on the operating conditions and engine variant, there may be differences in how often Citroën has the DS3 brought in for an oil change. For a sedan built in 2014 with the 1.4 VTi engine, for example, you need to have the service carried out every 24 months or every 30,000 km. Under difficult conditions, such as frequent use on short journeys, Citroën recommends changing the oil every 12 months or every 20,000 km.

Citroën DS3 oil change: which oil and how much?

How many liters of engine oil and which types are used for servicing your DS3 depends on the engine equipment of the model. A Citroën with a 1.4 liter petrol engine, for example, requires around 4.2 liters of lubricant of the PSA B712290 or 2296 standards for an oil change. Further data on oil quantities, viscosity classes and oil types with manufacturer approval for the sedans and convertibles of the DS3 series can be found on Citroen's website.

Regularly checking and changing your Citroen DS3 engine oil is really important. Every time you start and run your car, very fine by-products from the combustion in the engine will be collected in the engine oil. This is one of the reasons why over time the oil goes black. If these contaminants build up too much and exceed the capacity of the oil, it can have a negative impact on your car’s overall efficiency and actually affect its performance as it creates sludge and increased wear in the engine block.

Search and Find The Oil Your Car Needs

We have listed all the Citroen DS3 models and engine types in the following table, as well as the correct engine oil grade for each of the cars. You can use the search and filter to easily find the right engine oil for your Citroen DS3.