anyone know what is involved in a "C" sevice for a peugot 406 3 litre v6 i've just been quoted £395 im sure i can do most of the work myself but if anyone could tell me the full list of maintenance involved it would be a great help.

Hi Richard,

Welcome to our community!

As for your question:

Peugeot specify the following extended service intervals for the 406:
Petrol - 20,000 (32,000 km) or 2 years (Service A)
Direct Injection Diesel - 12,000 (20,000 km) or 2 years (Service B)
Indirect Injection Diesel - 10,000 (16,000 km) or 2 years (Service C)

Service A

Renew engine oil Shopping list:
Renew oil filter
Bleed fuel filter (diesel only)
Check and top up fluid levels (brakes, coolant, screen wash)
Check for underbonnet fluid leaks
Check brake pads for wear and renew if necessary
Check and adjust tension/replace auxilliary drive belts
Check lights, indicators, glass, horn, washer jets, wiper blades
Check handbrake adjustment
Check hydraulic circuits, hoses and covers
Check rubber boots and gaiters
Check tyres including spare
Check pollen filter*
Check exhaust emission and fault code memory


Service "B"

In addition to the items in Service "A":
Renew spark plugs
Renew fuel filter (element only on diesel models)
Check, adjust and lubricate throttle cable
Check gearbox oil level (manual box only)
Check and unblock door and sill drain holes/channels


Service C
In addition to the items in Service "A" and "B":
Renew air filter
Renew the gearbox oil or auto transmission fluid
Check hubs, links rods, ball joints and flexible mountings
Check shock absorbers for operation and leaks
Check rear drum brake linings for wear

Every 36,000 Miles (58,000 km) - Additional
Renew the brake fluid

Every 50,000 Miles (80,000 km) - Additional
Renew the timing belt

Every 72,000 Miles (116,000 km) - Additional
Renew the coolant

thanks for the welcome and thanks for the schedules hmmm there is quite a bit of work involved in the C service I guess £365 aint that bad.

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