Citroen Grand Picasso Maintenance Plans

The Citroen Grand Picasso spans two generations (2006-2013 and 2013-2018) with a wide spread of petrol, diesel and a small number of LPG-capable engines. Use the selector for your year and engine so the maintenance plan matches the exact service schedule and under-bonnet specification.

Select your Citroen model below to view the online service schedule for your specific engine.

2 models covered

Model	Year Range	Engines covered	Fuel
Grand Picasso 2006-2013	2006-2013	1.6 16V HDi Diesel (DV6TED4 (9HY)), 1.6 16V HDi FAP Diesel (DV6C (9HL)), 1.6 16V HDi FAP Diesel (DV6C (9HR)), 1.6 16V HDi FAP Diesel (DV6TED4 (9HZ)), 1.6 THP Petrol (EP6CDT (5FV)), 1.6 THP Petrol (EP6DT (5FT)), 1.6 THP Petrol (EP6DT (5FX)), 1.6 VTi Petrol (EP6 (5FW)), 1.6 VTi Pe…	Diesel, LPG, Petrol
Grand Picasso 2013-2018	2013-2018	1.2 THP 110 Petrol (EB2DTSD (HNX)), 1.2 THP 130 Petrol (EB2DTS (HNY)), 1.6 8V BlueHDi Diesel (DV6FC (BHX)), 1.6 8V BlueHDi Diesel (DV6FC (BHZ)), 1.6 8V BlueHDi Diesel (DV6FD (BHY)), 1.6 8V e-HDi Diesel (DV6C (9HC)), 1.6 e-HDi Diesel (DV6DTED (9HP)), 1.6 THP 165 Petrol (EP6FDT (5…	Diesel, Petrol

Servicing by engine type

Petrol Grand Picasso maintenance (THP, VTi)

Petrol Grand Picasso engines in this family commonly include THP and VTi variants, so routine servicing focuses on clean oil and correct spark-ignition upkeep. Keep on top of oil and filter changes and use the correct specification for your engine, as service intervals can vary widely by model year and unit. For petrol engines, it is also important to maintain ignition components (such as spark plugs) and air filtration, as misfires can affect driveability and emissions. If your Grand Picasso uses a THP engine, following the exact schedule for your variant is particularly important, as there are multiple calibrations across the range.

Diesel Grand Picasso maintenance (HDi, e-HDi, BlueHDi)

Diesel Grand Picasso models cover HDi, e-HDi and BlueHDi engines, so maintenance is often driven by the engine oil grade, filtration and emissions hardware fitted to your variant. Many diesels in this range use a DPF and EGR system, making correct oil specification and timely servicing important for long-term reliability. If your car is used mainly for short trips, pay extra attention to warning lights and drivability changes that can point to DPF loading or EGR issues. Choose your exact engine to confirm the correct schedule, as service distances and time limits differ significantly across the diesel line-up.

LPG-capable Grand Picasso maintenance (bi-fuel variants)

A small number of Grand Picasso variants are LPG-capable, which means your maintenance plan needs to suit both the base petrol engine and the LPG system components. In addition to standard oil and filter servicing, make sure combustion and ignition are kept in top condition, as LPG operation can be more sensitive to weak ignition. Filters and checks related to the LPG installation may also be required depending on the system fitted, so follow the exact schedule shown for your selected vehicle. Where the car can run on petrol and LPG, using the selector helps ensure you are looking at the correct operations for your specific variant.

Common service operations for Citroen

The operations listed below reflect typical Citroen Grand Picasso scheduled maintenance items, but the exact cadence varies by generation and engine family. Once you choose your model year range and engine, you will see the correct distances and time limits for your vehicle.

Operation	Typical interval	Notes
Oil and filter change	See selector above	Varies by engine and recommended oil grade
Air filter	30,000 to 60,000 km	More often in urban or dusty driving
Cabin filter	15,000 to 30,000 km or 1 year	Affects air conditioning and air quality
Brake fluid	2 years (all models)	Regardless of mileage
Coolant	Per manufacturer (typically 5 years or 100,000 km)	Check level and condition (colour, deposits) at every service
Front brake pads	Depending on use (typically 30,000 to 60,000 km)	Wear depends on driving style and load carried
Timing belt	See selector above	Interval varies widely by engine
Spark plugs (petrol)	30,000 to 60,000 km	Petrol engines only

Citroen electronic diagnostics

If the engine management light is on, start by reading the OBD2 DTCs before replacing parts, as the same symptom can have different causes across THP, VTi, HDi and BlueHDi engines. Our fault-code guide explains what the main OBD2 code groups mean (powertrain, body, chassis and network), and what to check next based on typical Citroen Grand Picasso triggers such as air leaks, lambda sensor faults, EGR/DPF issues or boost control problems. See Citroen Grand Picasso OBD fault codes.