Citroen DS3 Major Service - DIY - How to

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In this video you will see a step by step guide on how to replace the Oil Filter, Fuel Filter, Air Filter & engine oil change in a 2012 Citroen DS 3 diesel model.
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GerardBurke is a qualified motor technician who has completed modules & courses in manual handling and all aspects of workshop safety. These videos are not intended to be used by anyone who is not trained and or qualified to carry them out.
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[@PuppyMan599]

Thanks for uploading this video, it has no doubt saved me some head scratching. That oil filter is well hidden and the fuel filter isn't as straight forward as most cars I've had. Thanks again.

[@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage]

No Problem, thank you for taking the time to comment.

[@MrMadmax45]

Thank you ,was going to take it to a garage but with this video i managed to do it myself .

[@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage]

Glad I could help out, Don't forget to subscribe for more videos :) Thanks for the comment

[@markedwards3568]

Really clear and informative video. I only came here as I was searching for the fuel filter location on my DS3, but I watched the whole thing in the end and subscribed as it was so well done. Cheers.

[@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage]

Thanks for the kind words Mark.

[@Qwerty1235945]

Excellent video, thank you for posting.

[@illerom]

Very useful!!! Many compliments!!!

[@MrBarryaird]

Fantastic clear and and concise video. Thank you :)

[@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage]

Thanks very much, always nice to get feedback :)

[@user-mp8no8wz1r]

very clear and easy to follow !

[@wokeupandsmellthecoffee214]

Excellent how to tutorial Gerard thank you and subbed.

[@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage]

Thanks for the sub and the kind words

[@aslanenlisted]

Great video! Thank you!

[@garyrobson3600]

Excellent video thank you.

[@maximc7089]

You have demonstrated how to do a job really well. Thank you.

[@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage]

Thanks Max

[@maximc7089]

Gerard Burke I watched again and really appreciate your clarity and style. Do you know how similar it is to service the 1.2 petrol model?

[@philrobinson2695]

Got to say your video is so clear and informative and fills me with confidence. Many thanks

[@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage]

Thank you Phil

[@danmidd]

Thank you very much, I'm gonna do this tomorrow.

[@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage]

Best of luck with it.

[@SuperKayno189]

Highly recommend sucking diesel through the filter before turning key, my 2012 model definitely isn’t self bleeding. You’ll end up draining your battery and filling injectors and pump full of air

[@beany1987]

Very good clear video especially for the diesel filter, is that long insert really tricky to put back in then?? Oil and filters are no problem but never done the diesel filter before.

[@sophiegreen2802]

The best video I have ever seen very informative and well filmed filled me with confidence

[@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage]

Thanks for the kind words Sophie

[@robertpower2949]

Great video!

[@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage]

Thanks very much

[@caiacoa]

Nice Video. Would be great to have a similar one for the DS5. 🙏

[@glen1066]

loved the vid, where you based at ? looks like you know what your doing .its nice to watch you.

[@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage]

Thanks very much, I am in the west of Ireland. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@DevinderAthwal306]

The thing you had your thumb on at 11:17 is the plunger for the primer on the fuel filter. You should always prime the fuel system on diesels.

[@austingavins9181]

Second this - priming took around 30-40 pumps on the black cylinder as per Devinder - you can hear the movement of fuel as you pump and the feeling changes from when you are pumping air through the lines to when you are pumping the fuel into the filter - the pressure gets firmer.

[@CarFlix.]

Hi Ged, my wife's DS3 plastic oil filter housing is threaded, is there anything I can do? IE sawing a channel down each side of the thread? Or is it best just to purchase a new housing? Cheers 😊

[@martinhayes2704]

Brilliant video.

[@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage]

Cheers Martin

[@Ppp-kk6hw]

Big up from the uk

[@HauntedTheTruth]

i have a weird issue which is when, on random occasions, I'm speeding up to overtake or just in gen picking up more speed the car will jitter kind of like I'm breaking or going into a low gear feel then make a bubbly sound then re engage and all is fine. Its very inconsistent but can do it up to 3 times but ive found is I come off the gass it happens once and I wait for a sec then re gass and its fine. Could this be the fuel filter clog?

[@ZippyPenguinTribute]

Great informative video but just one question, on the fuel filter you say there is no primer but isn't that @11.18 in the video one? That does push down on mine.

[@mrdeneanon9519]

Brilliant!

[@coolhand1966]

how often should the fuel filter be changed? Citroen recommend changing the brake every 2 years - but a lot of people say it's not necessary?

[@blackpassenger]

excellent vid. i just got a 2012 ds3 sport for free. in perfect nik. where is the power steering fluid resovoir?

[@fullmetalal-chemiststoryma1528]

Very nice thnx bro👍🏾

[@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage]

Thank you

[@pablo123b]

great video thanks for making it, 2 questions what torque nm for the oil filter cap and the sump plug? new sub to your channel!

[@Fraggman666]

Sump plug 34nm Oil filter 25nm

[@lorimorgan8574]

Hi, can you help me please? I've snapped the fuel flap completely off the casing (Citroen DS3). How, or is it possible to remove the casing so I can replace/repair it please? Do you have a video of one being removed?

[@chocolateteaspoon]

the 1.6 and 1.4 versions of this engine uses the same oil filter, but the seals and cap are different- 1.6 has the black square profile seal, where the 1.4 has a thick green round seal, dont put a black seal on the greens cap, you will get an oily mess.

[@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage]

Thanks for the input.

[@11_POWER]

I'm looking to buy this car 2010-2011-2012 which one you recommend me?petrol or diesel?which one is more reliable? and which hp?

[@c0olking]

Nice video. Gerard, whats your general opinion on this cars' quality?

[@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage]

thanks, all I can say is the owner of this one has not had any issues since he bought it, he has owned it around 18 months to 2 years I believe

[@c0olking]

Sounds really good, when Im considering buying a used one. Thanks for replying this random yt comment ;)

[@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage]

No Problem :) Good luck with your purchase

[@davidthornton5327]

2nd gear synchros are weak, has a high turbo lag and the engine it's self is kinda weak without it spooled up, there is a water run on the windshield directly in front of your face due to poor wiper design, not one cup holder and the glove box is a joke.. Much like the back seats. Out of date reply, but here you go ;)

[@isavellaelkhoury9656]

HOW TO FIX THE TEMPERATURE PROBLEM ON DS3 2013 THX

[@Trystan46]

Where can I get the timing belt drawing for a Citroen ds3 1.6 HDI 90 diesel ? Help would be appreciated

[@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage]

Autodata is the repair manuals I use.

[@lisafurfie9863]

Is this a diesel engine? Great video by the way :-)

[@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage]

Yes it is Lisa. Thanks.

[@mistershiny384]

great vid gonna save a few quid,cheers man

[@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage]

Thanks Shane

[@davidthornton5327]

I have a 2013 THP version. Bought it at 10,300 miles and have just reached 31,700. So many bloody problems. I hate this car. If you can get your hands on one, I'd greatly appreciate any how to videos.

[@austingavins9181]

Is that (THP) the Petrol "quick" version? I think the engine is sourced from BMW and I believe it has a lot of issues with timing chains going etc - well before they should. I think the PSA group (Citroen) HDi diesels (like this one) seems to be a bit less prone to "issues" and are generally more robust.

[@philspanda6151]

The black button under your thumb is the bleed pump..Press that down about 30 times and the button will get hard to press .Then you can start it.

[@daniellarno7477]

Why does this remind of a 2009 mini Cooper D service.. lol