does the full service include filling the Adblue tank?

I bought a 2015 Picasso C3 just under 2 weeks ago with 42500 miles on the clock. It came with a brand new MOT from the non Citroen Dealer. First time out in the rain, the wiper blades were obviously past their best & squeaked horribly as the screen cleared. That rang alarm bells so I decided to book it in for a full service at my nearest Citroen agent. My question is, does the full service include filling the Adblue tank?

stearman65 wrote: ↑Sat Mar 06, 2021 7:48 am I bought a 2015 Picasso C3 just under 2 weeks ago with 42500 miles on the clock. It came with a brand new MOT from the non Citroen Dealer. First time out in the rain, the wiper blades were obviously past their best & squeaked horribly as the screen cleared. That rang alarm bells so I decided to book it in for a full service at my nearest Citroen agent. My question is, does the full service include filling the Adblue tank?

It is not a normal part of a service, although some agents will do it, and may charge extra for it. The issue is that a full Adblue tank will usually last 10-11,000 miles, and the service interval on a 1.6 HDi is either 12,500 or 16,000 miles (I suspect the Blue HDi will be 16,000) so anyone doing a significant mileage will need to fill the tank sometime between services. In case you are not aware the system will alarm at 1500 miles then count down to a time when the engine will not start.

As the filler is below the boot floor I always make sure that the tank is topped up before doing a continental trip. The last thing I want to do on holiday is to find Adblue, empty everything out of the boot, including a spare wheel if carried, then carry out a very fiddly procedure. The filling isn't difficult but the containers and location of the filler make it difficult. I transfer to a clean 2L drink bottle and use a small funnel in the filler . Also note that you need to fill with at least 3.5L for the system to recognise the top-up, 5L would be better.

Thanks Routemaster. I've done a lot of research since I posted the question. I've also found the correct 2015 PDF of the owners handbook so it's easier to read about adblue. What I can't find is what is included in a full service from a Citroen agent. I've booked one with my local agent for next Wednesday & also asked them to change the wiper blades all round. They seem reluctant to reply by email, so spending upwards of £300 is delving into the unknown. We'll see what happens next week, hopefully their actions will be better than their words.

Had my service done by the local Citroen agent. Turned up 1/2hr late to collect the car & left their courtesy car on the pavement outside our bungalow. Other than than, it seems to have gone as planned. Full service, asked them to fit new wiper blades back & front & fill the Adblue tank. Rang me mid afternoon to say the work was done. Advised brake pads getting low. but other than that, all was well. Total cost £349 including collection, delivery, parts & vat.
Took it for a run around & everything seems ok. Next major service due 56000 miles. Will probably get the pads done when the lock down is supposed to ease.