What oil for peugeot 205?

[VirtualAdept]

My engine oil needs topping up in my '84 205XE. I have absolutely no idea what grade to use, 5w20, etc etc, so any advice would be greatfully received.

Also, would a low oil level result in a strong smell of petrolish after travelling at speed, or am I gonna have to get the garage to look for a fuel leak? It only seems to happen when the fuel in the tank is low.
Many thanks
Mads

 

[Defcon5]

I would guess a 10w-40 semi-synthetic. As for the smell, I doubt low oil would cause it (define low though)

 

[InvaderGIR]

Sounds odd, the petrol smell, that won't be a result of oil being low though, but also a fuel leak would be apparent when the tank is full rather than empty.

As for oil, 10W 40 I think.

 

[Dr Who]

Owners manual says 10w-40 for normal driving and 15w-50 for Sporty Driving. Dont use the sporty grade unless you work the engine hard all the time or it is very worn!

 

[Defcon5]

Never seen anything like that in a manual before.

 

[Fuzz]

What oil for peugeot 205?

It doesn't matter. Within a week it will be a puddle on the driveway.


More seriously, if it's "getting on a bit" a 15w-40 will be kinder to it.

 

[VirtualAdept]

Huzzah... the fuel leak has been found... a hose has an eeevvverrrr so slight hole in it

 

[MikeHunt79]

Huzzah... the fuel leak has been found... a hose has an eeevvverrrr so slight hole in it

The same thing happened to mine, I just replaced the hose, a cheap job but also rather messy!

Is your engine the 1.4 twin choke?

 

[VirtualAdept]

I wish... its a 1 litre. No idea on the choke though.

 

[MikeHunt79]

I wish... its a 1 litre. No idea on the choke though.

Probably single choke, it's a basic engine but it should run forever if it's got oil and coolant. If it does go bang, just stick a 2L mi16 in there, it's twice the size but it will be a bit of a sleeper if you leave the rest of the car standard!

 

[Enfield]

It doesn't matter. Within a week it will be a puddle on the driveway.

lol Oh so true