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 Fluence engines
Renault Fluence is the French compact car of the Renault Group line. Began to release in 2009. It is a 5-seater sedan with a front-wheel drive layout. The car replaced the Megane model in the European market. The model has been assembled in Turkey and Russia, at the Moscow Avtoframos plant since April 2013. The base platform is Nissan C. Over the years of production, the car has undergone 3 restyling – in 2012, 2013 and 2015.
The Renault Fluence was offered with 5 engines between 2009 and 2017 (3 petrol, 2 diesel). Displacement ranges from 1.5 to 2.0 liters, power output from 64 to 160 hp. 3 use a timing chain and 2 a timing belt. 2 are turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Renault K4M (about 400,000 km).
Renault Fluence engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renault Fluence 1 (L38) 2009–2017 | |||||||
| Renault K4M | 2009–2016 | 1.6 L R4 | 90–133 hp | petrol | belt | 4.8 L | ~400,000 km |
| Renault M4R | 2009–2017 | 2.0 L R4 | 130–145 hp | petrol | chain | 4.7 L | ~350,000 km |
| Renault K9K | 2010–2012 | 1.5 L R4 | 64–115 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 4.5 L | ~400,000 km |
| Renault R9M | 2012–2015 | 1.6 L R4 | 95–160 hp | diesel, turbo | chain | 6.5 L | ~400,000 km |
| Renault H4M | 2012–2017 | 1.6 L R4 | 110–115 hp | petrol | chain | 4.6 L | ~300,000 km |
Renault Fluence engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Renault Fluence?
Renault Fluence 1 (L38) (2009–2017): Renault K4M, Renault M4R, Renault K9K, Renault R9M and Renault H4M.
Which Renault Fluence engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Renault Fluence engines are: Renault K4M — about 400,000 km; Renault K9K — about 400,000 km; Renault R9M — about 400,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Renault Fluence engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Renault H4M — 4.6 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Renault K4M — 4.8 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Renault K9K — 4.5 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Renault M4R — 4.7 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Renault R9M — 6.5 L (5W-30).
Does the Renault Fluence have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: Renault H4M, Renault M4R and Renault R9M; timing belt: Renault K4M and Renault K9K. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.
Was the Renault Fluence available with a diesel engine?
Yes: Renault K9K and Renault R9M.
Engine details
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 H4M
The most notorious problem with this very reliable engine is lubricant consumption. Oil consumption may appear immediately or when the engine mileage…
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 R9M
The most frequent calls of owners to the service are associated with the vagaries of piezo injectors, the rapid contamination of the…
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