Where can i find info how to service my xsara picasso myself oil,plugs, etc?

If you're just going to do stuff like oil, plugs, etc...then Hayne's or Chilton is fine. If you want to get into deeper stuff, or just have the best, get the factory service manual. www.booksforcars.com www.helminc.com are a couple sites where you can get them. They're sometimes expensive, but well worth it if you're mechanically inclined enough to save on some of the bigger repairs (keep in mind some of them might have you buying a few tools, but they can be rented as well).Where can i find info how to service my xsara picasso myself oil,plugs, etc?
Everyones saying Haynes, and Haynes is the way forward here for the DIY home mechanic. Most basic service job's are straight forward, plugs, oil, filters etc are easy for the competent home mechanic without the book. Ask at your local indipendant motor spares shop for assistance in buying the right parts and the correct grades of il, hydraulic fluid and antifreeze etc.





The hard part comes with things like pollen filters (on modern cars), high pressure fuel filters (again on modern cars) and service indicator reset... On a BMW for instance you'll have a set of lights on the dashboard telling you your service is due... To reset that you need a draper ';service light reset tool'; for about 拢20... Other cars have similar, but they run OK with out. Haynes manuals will guide you through the proscess and tell you whaich job's you can do, and which should be left to professionals or expert DIY'ers.





Basicaly dont tackle anyhting you arent sure about, and ask your mates for help, everyone has one car mad mate who knows how it's done.... My mates certainly do.Where can i find info how to service my xsara picasso myself oil,plugs, etc?
Yes, got to be a Haynes manual.





You can get them from Halfords.
Buy a Haynes manual for it.
haynes manual
These cars are easy to service. I'm assuming it's a petrol engine?? Servicing is done every 12,500 miles or anually (whichever comes soonest). Every service change the oil and filter, if it's a 1.6 the filter is at the front next to the exhaust manifold inside a black cannister with a 27mm bolt head on it. The filter for a 1.8 is under the car at the front. Change the pollen filter (look on the bulkhead on the driver's side, there's a black plastic cover with 3 wing nuts on it, ther filter is inside here). Check all the underbonnet levels (brake fluid, power steering, coolant etc.), check the front brakes for wear and give the suspension and underside a good inspection as well for leaks, damage, loose or worn drive belt etc. And of course check the lights, wipers and washers etc. Every 2nd year do all the above but also check the aircon is working ok and change the brake fluid (i would leave this to a garage if you have any doubts about it). Every 3rd year (or every 36000 miles) do all of the above but also change the air filter (front L/H of the engine bay), fuel filter (under the car on the driver's side at the front of the fuel tank- mind your eyes here as there may be slight fuel pressure in the pipes as you remove them and make sure the ignition is OFF) and replace the spark plugs. For a 1.6 you need to remove the ignition coil (between the rocker cover and inlet manifold, held in by 2 10mm studs), the plugs are under here. For a 1.8 you need to remove the large silver engine top cover then remove the coil as in the 1.6 (3 8mm bolts holding it down). If the car is a pre-2001 model, check the gearbox oil level (there's no need to check it on cars made in 2001 or later and auto boxes can only be checked by a dealer). Place the car on level ground, turn the steering to full left lock and you'll see a 19mm bolt on the side holding the gearbox end cover on, this is the filler, level check plug. Remove it, if oil runs out put it straight back, it's ok. If it needs topping up, see a dealer for the correct grade oil to top it up. Also check the rear brakes, you can either remove the wheels and the torx screws holding the drums in place to give a full inspection or look on the front of each backplate, there is a rubber plug you remove and you can see the thickness of the leading shoes. Every 75,000 miles do the above but also replace the timing belt. This is best left to a garage as failure to do it properly may kill the engine!! To reset the service indicator, press and hold the trip reset button on the dash (with the ignition off), keep the button pressed and turn on the ignition, a counter will start at 10 and go to zero, when it gets to zero let go of the button, switch the ignition off and back on again, the counter should now read around 12000 and is reset.