Vehicle Maintenance (gasoline) Peugeot 406

Maintenance technical information
Operating materials and fluids Engine All-weather motor oil according to ACEA A2/96 or API SG specification (Duckhams QS, QXR, Hypergrade Plus, Hypergrade or 1OW-40) Cooling system Coolant Procor 3000 (Duckhams) Manual...

Maintenance interval
In order for your car to be in excellent condition, it is necessary to carry out its maintenance periodically. Maintenance can be carried out both constantly and at certain intervals, which are listed below. These are...

View of the engine compartment
Engine compartment (2.0 liter 16 valve engine) 1. Engine oil filler neck; 2. Dipstick for measuring the oil level; 3. Battery; 4. Tank for brake fluid; 5. Radiator; 6. Expansion tank; 7. Suspension strut; 8. Air filter...

Oil and oil filter change (15000 km/12 months)
Periodic oil and filter changes are the most important preventive maintenance procedures. As engine oil ages, it becomes thin and contaminated, leading to premature engine wear. Before starting this procedure, gather...

Checking the oil level in an automatic transmission (15,000 km / 12 months)
1. Drive the car for a short time to bring the transmission up to normal temperature. Then stop the car on a flat horizontal surface. The oil level is checked with a dipstick located on the front side of the engine...

Checking the tightness of hoses and leakage of liquids (15,000 km / 12 months)
Coolant 1. A leak in the cooling system is usually detected by a white or rust-colored coating in the area adjacent to the leak. 2. Carefully check the radiator and coolant hoses along the entire length. Replace hoses...

Replacing the fine air filter in the ventilation system (15,000 km / 12 months)
1. Turn on the wipers and turn off the ignition so that the wipers stop in the up position. 2. In the engine compartment, unscrew the lock nut, wring out and remove the plastic inlet vent cover from the driver's side...

Checking the operation of the clutch (15000 km / 12 months)
All gasoline models covered in this manual are equipped with a self-adjusting cable clutch mechanism that is low maintenance. The only maintenance required is to check that the clutch pedal moves smoothly and easily...

Checking the protective cover of the drive shaft (15000 km / 12 months)
1. Raise and carefully secure the vehicle on stands. Turn the steering wheel all the way to the right or left and spin the wheel. Inspect the CV joint rubber boots by squeezing them to open the folds. Check them for...

Steering and suspension (15,000 km / 12 months)
1. Raise the front of the car and secure it on stands. 2. Visually inspect the ball joint dust boot and rack and pinion boot for cracks, abrasions and ageing. Any wear on these boots will result in loss of lubricant and...

Shock absorber check (15000 km/12 months)
1. Check the shock absorber for any signs of fluid leaks. If a leak is found, then the shock absorber is damaged and needs to be replaced. Attention! Shock absorbers must be changed in pairs on the same axle. 2. The...

Checking the front brake pads (30,000 km)
1. Apply the handbrake, raise the front of the vehicle, support it on stands and remove the front wheels. 2. For complete control, remove and thoroughly clean the brake pads. At the same time, the action of the caliper...

Checking the rear brake pads and handbrake (30,000 km)
Checking the rear brake pads 1. Block the front wheels, raise the rear of the vehicle, support it on stands and remove the rear wheels. 2. The brake pad thickness can be checked through the caliper. If the pad brake...

Replacing spark plugs and checking the ignition system (60,000 km)
Tools for removing spark plugs and adjusting the spark gap Replacing spark plugs Proper functioning of spark plugs is one of the most important conditions for the efficient operation of the engine. It is essential that...

Replacing the air filter element (60,000 km)
1.6 liter models 1. Disconnect the fastening clamps and remove the inlet pipe from the front of the cylinder head cover. 2. Unscrew two screws (indicated by arrows) fasteners on the front of the head cover. 3....

Fuel filter replacement (60,000 km)
1. The fuel filter is located on the lower right side of the vehicle next to the fuel tank. To access the filter, block the front wheels and raise the rear of the vehicle. 2. Clamp the fuel supply hose from the filter...

Checking and replacing the auxiliary drive belt (60,000 km)
Elements for adjusting the tension of the auxiliary V-belt (models 1.6 and 1.8 liters without air conditioning) 1. Adjusting bolt; 2. Bolt fixing the tension mechanism; 3. Bolt for fastening the tension pulley; 4. Idler...

Checking the oil level in a manual gearbox (60,000 km)
Attention! After unscrewing the oil level plug, a new seal must be installed on it. 1. Raise the car on a stationary lift or place it above the inspection hole in a horizontal position. Check the oil level at least 5...

Checking the rear brake pads (60,000 km)
Remove the rear brake drums and check the brake pads for wear and contamination. At the same time, check the working brake cylinders for leaks and the brake drums for wear. ·

Brake fluid change (60,000 km)
Attention! Old brake fluid is darker in color than new. The operation for replacing the brake fluid is similar to the operation for bleeding the brakes, except that the brake fluid reservoir must first be emptied of the...

Coolant change (120,000 km/24 months)
Attention! The coolant is changed on a cold engine. Avoid getting coolant on painted body surfaces and clothing. Otherwise, wash the area where the coolant has entered with plenty of water. Coolant drain 1. Remove the...