Renault F8Q
The most well-known problem with this diesel engine is head cracking. Almost all motors suffer from cracks and frequent overheating only accelerates…
Renault Clio engines
The Renault Clio is a French supermini class car from automaker Renault Group. Production started in 1990. Since 2012, the 4th generation of the model has been produced, on the basis of which the Captur compact crossover has also been launched since 2013. On the Russian market, cars are labeled Kaptur. The name of the car is taken from Greek mythology, Clio is the muse, the patroness of history. In 2016, the model underwent a restyling – the exterior was updated and the equipment was improved.
The Renault Clio was offered with 25 engines since 1990 (22 petrol, 3 diesel). Displacement ranges from 0.9 to 2.9 liters, power output from 54 to 255 hp. 8 use a timing chain and 17 a timing belt. 9 are turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Renault F8Q (about 500,000 km).
Renault Clio engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renault Clio 1 (X57) 1990–1998 | |||||||
| Renault E7F | 1990–1996 | 1.2 L R4 | 54–60 hp | petrol | belt | ~200,000 km | |
| Renault C3G | 1990–1996 | 1.2 L R4 | 54–55 hp | petrol | chain | 3.5 L | ~300,000 km |
| Renault F8Q | 1991–1998 | 1.9 L R4 | 54–90 hp | diesel, NA / turbo | belt | 5.9 L | ~500,000 km |
| Renault F7P | 1991–1996 | 1.8 L R4 | 135–140 hp | petrol | belt | ~250,000 km | |
| Renault E7J | 1991–1998 | 1.4 L R4 | 70–80 hp | petrol | belt | ~200,000 km | |
| Renault F3P | 1993–1998 | 1.8 L R4 | 88–110 hp | petrol | belt | ~250,000 km | |
| Renault F7R | 1994–1997 | 2.0 L R4 | 145–150 hp | petrol | belt | ~300,000 km | |
| Renault D7F | 1996–1998 | 1.1 L R4 | 54–60 hp | petrol | belt | 4.8 L | ~300,000 km |
| Renault Clio 2 (X65) 1998–2005 | |||||||
| Renault K4M | 1998–2005 | 1.6 L R4 | 90–133 hp | petrol | belt | 4.8 L | ~400,000 km |
| Renault K7J | 1998–2001 | 1.4 L R4 | 75 hp | petrol | belt | 3.8 L | ~400,000 km |
| Renault K7M | 1998–2000 | 1.6 L R4 | 75–90 hp | petrol | belt | 3.6 L | ~400,000 km |
| Renault F4R | 1999–2005 | 2.0 L R4 | 135–200 hp | petrol | belt | 5.9 L | ~350,000 km |
| Renault F9Qt (dTi) | 1999–2001 | 1.9 L R4 | 80–98 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 5.9 L | ~400,000 km |
| Renault K4J | 1999–2005 | 1.4 L R4 | 82–100 hp | petrol | belt | 4.6 L | ~350,000 km |
| Renault D4F | 2001–2005 | 1.1 L R4 | 60–79 hp | petrol | belt | 4.8 L | ~300,000 km |
| Renault Clio 3 (X85) 2006–2012 | |||||||
| Renault M4R | 2006–2008 | 2.0 L R4 | 130–145 hp | petrol | chain | 4.7 L | ~350,000 km |
| Renault D4Ft | 2007–2012 | 1.1 L R4 | 100–103 hp | petrol, turbo | belt | 4.8 L | ~300,000 km |
| Renault Clio 4 (X98) 2012–2020 | |||||||
| Renault H4Bt | 2012–2020 | 0.9 L R3 | 90–93 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 4.1 L | ~200,000 km |
| Renault M5Mt | 2013–2018 | 1.6 L R4 | 150–220 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 4.8 L | ~300,000 km |
| Renault H5Ft | 2013–2018 | 1.2 L R4 | 114–132 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 5.2 L | ~250,000 km |
| Renault Clio 5 (BF) 2019–present | |||||||
| Renault H5Ht | 2019–present | 1.3 L R4 | 115–163 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 6 L | ~300,000 km |
| Renault H4Dt | 2019–present | 1.0 L R3 | 100 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 3.3 L | ~250,000 km |
| Renault H4D | 2019–present | 1.0 L R3 | 61–73 hp | petrol | chain | 3 L | ~250,000 km |
| Other Renault Clio engines generation not specified | |||||||
| Renault L7X | 1997–present | 2.9 L V6 | 190–255 hp | petrol | belt | ~300,000 km | |
| Renault K9K | 2001–present | 1.5 L R4 | 64–115 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 4.5 L | ~400,000 km |
Renault Clio engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Renault Clio?
Renault Clio 1 (X57) (1990–1998): Renault E7F, Renault C3G, Renault F8Q, Renault F7P, Renault E7J, Renault F3P, Renault F7R and Renault D7F; Renault Clio 2 (X65) (1998–2005): Renault K4M, Renault K7J, Renault K7M, Renault F4R, Renault F9Qt (dTi), Renault K4J and Renault D4F; Renault Clio 3 (X85) (2006–2012): Renault M4R and Renault D4Ft; Renault Clio 4 (X98) (2012–2020): Renault H4Bt, Renault M5Mt and Renault H5Ft; Renault Clio 5 (BF) (2019–present): Renault H5Ht, Renault H4Dt and Renault H4D.
Which Renault Clio engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Renault Clio engines are: Renault F8Q — about 500,000 km; Renault F9Qt (dTi) — about 400,000 km; Renault K4M — about 400,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Renault Clio engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Renault C3G — 3.5 L (10W-40); Renault D4F — 4.8 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Renault D4Ft — 4.8 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Renault D7F — 4.8 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Renault F4R — 5.9 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Renault F8Q — 5.9 L (5W-40, 10W-40); Renault F9Qt (dTi) — 5.9 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Renault H4Bt — 4.1 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Renault H4D — 3 L (5W-30); Renault H4Dt — 3.3 L (5W-30); Renault H5Ft — 5.2 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Renault H5Ht — 6 L (0W-40, 5W-40); Renault K4J — 4.6 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Renault K4M — 4.8 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Renault K7J — 3.8 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Renault K7M — 3.6 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Renault K9K — 4.5 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Renault M4R — 4.7 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Renault M5Mt — 4.8 L (5W-30, 5W-40).
Does the Renault Clio have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: Renault C3G, Renault H4Bt, Renault H4D, Renault H4Dt, Renault H5Ft, Renault H5Ht, Renault M4R and Renault M5Mt; timing belt: Renault D4F, Renault D4Ft, Renault D7F, Renault E7F, Renault E7J, Renault F3P, Renault F4R, Renault F7P, Renault F7R, Renault F8Q, Renault F9Qt (dTi), Renault K4J, Renault K4M, Renault K7J, Renault K7M, Renault K9K and Renault L7X. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.
Was the Renault Clio available with a diesel engine?
Yes: Renault F8Q, Renault F9Qt (dTi) and Renault K9K.
Engine details
Renault C3G
A reliable engine whose problems are typical of any old engine.
Renault E7F
There may be several culprits for the unstable operation of the power unit at once, we will list only the most popular…
Renault F7P
We list the main culprits for the unstable operation of the motor in a single list: a dirty throttle valve or its…
Renault E7J
The cause of the unstable operation of the power unit is usually: air leakage, a burned-out lambda probe, a faulty fuel pump,…
Renault D4F
Such a power unit is famous for its capricious electrics and, above all, sensors. There is also an unreliable ignition coil with…
Renault F3P
Unstable operation of the engine is almost always associated with malfunctions of the ignition system. And it doesn’t matter if you have…
Renault F7R
Unreliable ignition coils are the main cause of engine tripping. And since they are made in a single module, if one breaks…
Renault K7M
The most famous problem with this motor is the cracking of the ignition coil. Moisture gets into the cracks, which leads to…
Renault D7F
A generally reliable unit most often worries its owners with electrical failures: here the air flow sensor, temperature, throttle position sensor fails.
Renault F9Qt (dTi)
The Bosch fuel pump is very reliable, but at high mileage it is prone to leaks and air leaks due to loss…
Renault K7J
Until 2012, the K-series 8-valve units were equipped with an unsuccessful ignition coil, which often cracked. Moisture got into the cracks and…
Renault L7X
Since the engine has several revisions, its ignition system is slightly different: in one case, six individual coils, and in the other,…
Renault F4R
The first versions of the unit had a compression ratio of about 10 and were considered very reliable, however, when switching to…
Renault K4M
In the modifications of this motor with a phase regulator, it is he who is the weak link. Sometimes it starts to…
Renault K4J
The most common problems with this engine are associated with unreliable electrics, ignition coils, crankshaft position and absolute pressure sensors often fail.
Renault K9K
The most famous problem with such engines is cranking of the connecting rod bearings. This happens especially often with engines from Europe,…
Renault M4R
Probably the most famous problem of this power unit is lubricant consumption. Sometimes the selection of a different oil or decarbonization helps,…
Renault D4Ft
This motor is quite reliable and most of its problems are due to the vagaries of electricians. Most often, sensors fail here,…
Renault H4Bt
On specialized forums, many cases of engine failure on a run of up to 150,000 km have been described. First, a small…
Renault H5Ft
The first year of production there were many complaints about floating engine speeds, poor starting in cold weather, sudden shutdown of the…
Renault M5Mt
This motor does not like low temperatures, it freezes the crankcase gas line, which leads to a strong oil leak. Sometimes it…
Renault H4D
The main thing is to monitor the cooling system, and especially with the rear engine.
Renault H5Ht
The only massive problem with this turbo engine is floating speed. Like all direct injection combustion engines, this one suffers from carbon…
Renault H4Dt
In the first year there were many complaints about dips in traction, but everything was resolved with the firmware.
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