The 2.5-liter Renault N7U gasoline engine was produced in Sweden from 1996 to 2000 and was installed only on a restyled version of the popular Safrane model on the European market. This power unit is essentially a Volvo engine known under the index B5244S.
The N-series also includes: N7Q.
The engine was installed on:
- Renault Safrane 1 (B54) in 1996 – 2000.
Specifications
| Production years | 1996-2000 |
| Displacement, cc | 2435 |
| Fuel system | injector |
| Power output, hp | 165 |
| Torque output, Nm | 211 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R5 |
| Block head | aluminum 20v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 83 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 90 |
| Compression ratio | 10.5 |
| Features | DOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-40 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 6.5 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 2 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Renault Safrane 1998) — city — highway — combined |
12.6 6.8 8.6 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~350 000 |
| Weight, kg | 171 |
Disadvantages of the Renault N7U engine
- The most famous problem with this motor is oil leakage from the oil separator;
- Also, due to clogged crankcase ventilation, a decent oil consumption may appear;
- Change the timing belt more often than the prescribed 120,000 km, since when it breaks, the valves bend;
- Do not allow the power unit to overheat, the gasket breaks through here very quickly;
- Other weak points of the engine include its supports, pump, thermostat and fuel pump.
