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GENERAL
LUBRICANTS – TOTAL recommended oils
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 (France only).
TOTAL QUARTZ (Outside France).
Summary
Engine oil norms to be respected in 2001 model year
(*) = It is essential not to use engine oils respecting these norms for the following engine-types .
XU10J4RS, 1580 SPI, SOFIM 2.8 D and SOFIM 2.8 TD.
ESSENTIAL : To preserve engine performances, all engines fitted in CITROEN vehicles must be lubricated with high
quality oils (synthetic or semi-synthetic)
Model year Types of engine ACEA norms API norms
Petrol and dual fuel petrol / A3-98 or A1-98 (*) SJ or SJ / EC (*)
AM 2001
LPG engines
Diesel engines B3-98 or B1-98 (*) CF or CF / EC (*)