Maintenance technical information (Peugeot 406, 1995-2004)

Operating materials and fluids

Engine (diesel)	All-weather motor oil according to ACEA B2/96 or API CD specification (Duckhams QS, QXR, Hypergrade Plus, Diesel, Hypergrade or 1OW-40)
Cooling system	Coolant Procor 3000 (Duckhams)
Manual Transmission	Gear oil SAE 75W-8OW according to API GL5 specification (Duckhams Hypoid PT 75W-8OW)
Automatic transmission	Only automatic transmission oil ESSO LT 71141
Brake system and clutch	Hydraulic fluid according to DOT4 (Duckhams Universal Brake &Clutch Fluid)
power steering	Automatic transmission oil Dexron IID (Duckhams Unimatic)

Engine oil:
– 1.9 liter engine:
• models with air conditioning	4.2 l
• models without air conditioning	4.5 l
– 2.1 liter engine:
• models with air conditioning	4.3 l
• models without air conditioning	4.8 l
Cooling system:
All engines (approximately)	8.0 l
Transmission:
– 1.9 liter engine (approximately)	2.0 l
– 2.1 liter engine (approximately)	1.8 l
Fuel tank	70 l

Engine
Oil filter	Champion FI18
Auxiliary drive belt tension (using the Peugeot electronic tool):
- new belt	120 units
- used belt	90 units
Cooling system
Antifreeze mixture:
– antifreeze 50%	Protection down to -37°C
– antifreeze 55%	Protection down to -45°C
Fuel system
Air filter element	Champion U543
Fuel filter	Champion L141
brakes
Disc brake lining (thickness, min)	2.0mm
Drum brake pad (thickness, min)	1.5mm
Tire pressure (kg/cm²)	front	Rear
Salon Models:
– 185/ 70 R14, 195/ 65 R15	2,31	2,31
– 205/ 60 R15	2,45	2,45
Estate Models:
– 185/ 70 R14	2,45	2,52
– 195/ 65 R15	2,31	2,45
– 205/ 60 R15	2,45	2,45

Bolts for fastening the drive belt tensioner, models without air conditioning	22
Bolts of fastening of the mechanism of a tension roller of a driving belt, models with the conditioner	50
Oil Fill/Level Plug for Manual Transmission	20
Wheel bolts	90