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Peugeot 405

Maintenance specs for 3 variants of the Peugeot 405 — from 1989 to 1991.

19891991 Peugeot 405

1.9L I4 (Carbureted) (XU9C) · FWD

105 hp / 114 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight10W-40
Capacity4.2 qt

Transmission

Type5-Speed Manual
FluidGL-4 75W-80 Gear Oil
Drain & fill2 qt
Full capacity2 qt

Coolant

TypeHOAT / Silicate Green (50/50 mix)
Capacity7.4 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidPeugeot/Total LHM Mineral Fluid
Capacity16 oz

Fuel

Tank14.5 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size185/65R14
Pressure (front)30 PSI
Pressure (rear)32 PSI
Shop 185/65R14 tires

Battery

Group size47
CCA400 A
Shop group 47 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.035 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger19"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change6,000 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush60,000 mi
Brake fluid24,000 mi
Spark plugs15,000 mi
Timingbelt — replace at 36,000 mi
Air filter15,000 mi
Drive belt36,000 mi

19891991 Peugeot 405

1.9L I4 Mi16 (DOHC 16v) (XU9J4) · FWD

160 hp / 127 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight10W-40
Capacity4.2 qt

Transmission

Type5-Speed Manual
FluidGL-4 75W-80 Gear Oil
Drain & fill2 qt
Full capacity2 qt

Coolant

TypeHOAT / Silicate Green (50/50 mix)
Capacity7.4 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidPeugeot/Total LHM Mineral Fluid
Capacity16 oz

Fuel

Tank14.5 gal
TypePremium 91

Tires

Size205/55R15
Pressure (front)32 PSI
Pressure (rear)34 PSI
Shop 205/55R15 tires

Battery

Group size47
CCA400 A
Shop group 47 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.035 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger19"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change6,000 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush60,000 mi
Brake fluid24,000 mi
Spark plugs15,000 mi
Timingbelt — replace at 36,000 mi
Air filter15,000 mi
Drive belt36,000 mi

19891991 Peugeot 405

1.9L I4 Turbo Diesel (XUD9TE) · FWD

92 hp / 147 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight15W-40
Capacity4.8 qt

Transmission

Type5-Speed Manual
FluidGL-4 75W-80 Gear Oil
Drain & fill2 qt
Full capacity2 qt

Coolant

TypeHOAT / Silicate Green (50/50 mix)
Capacity7.4 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidPeugeot/Total LHM Mineral Fluid
Capacity16 oz

Fuel

Tank14.5 gal
TypeDiesel

Tires

Size185/65R14
Pressure (front)30 PSI
Pressure (rear)32 PSI
Shop 185/65R14 tires

Battery

Group size47
CCA500 A
Shop group 47 battery

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger19"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush60,000 mi
Brake fluid24,000 mi
Timingbelt — replace at 36,000 mi
Air filter12,000 mi
Drive belt36,000 mi