Renault Z7X
The most frequent calls to the service are related to the fact that the engine does not start, stalls or twitches due…
Renault Laguna engines
Renault Laguna is a mid-size French car of a large family class, produced between 1993 and 2005. manufacturer Renault Group. A total of three generations of the model came out. The cars were assembled in South Africa, Pakistan, France and Malaysia. The car has three body versions – a hatchback, a sedan and a station wagon. In the 3rd generation, a coupe was also produced – the Laguna Coupe. The successor to the model was the Renault Talisman. In the 1st generation, Laguna was released in the amount of 2.34 million copies, in the 2nd – 2.18 million copies.
The Renault Laguna was offered with 20 engines between 1993 and 2015 (13 petrol, 7 diesel). Displacement ranges from 1.5 to 3.5 liters, power output from 64 to 305 hp. 6 use a timing chain and 13 a timing belt. 9 are turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Renault F9Q (dCi) (about 500,000 km).
Renault Laguna engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renault Laguna 1 (X56) 1993–2001 | |||||||
| Renault Z7X | 1993–1997 | 3.0 L V6 | 165–268 hp | petrol, NA / turbo | chain | ||
| Renault G8T | 1993–2000 | 2.2 L R4 | 83–113 hp | diesel, NA / turbo | belt | 7.5 L | ~500,000 km |
| Renault F3R | 1993–2001 | 2.0 L R4 | 95–114 hp | petrol | belt | 5.5 L | ~400,000 km |
| Renault F3P | 1993–1999 | 1.8 L R4 | 88–110 hp | petrol | belt | ~250,000 km | |
| Renault N7Q | 1995–1999 | 1.9 L R4 | 136–140 hp | petrol | belt | 6.2 L | ~300,000 km |
| Renault L7X | 1997–2001 | 2.9 L V6 | 190–255 hp | petrol | belt | ~300,000 km | |
| Renault K4M | 1998–2001 | 1.6 L R4 | 90–133 hp | petrol | belt | 4.8 L | ~400,000 km |
| Renault F9Qt (dTi) | 1998–2001 | 1.9 L R4 | 80–98 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 5.9 L | ~400,000 km |
| Renault F9Q (dCi) | 1998–2001 | 1.9 L R4 | 80–130 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 5.5 L | ~500,000 km |
| Renault F4P | 1998–2001 | 1.8 L R4 | 115–120 hp | petrol | belt | 5.5 L | ~350,000 km |
| Renault F4R | 1999–2001 | 2.0 L R4 | 135–200 hp | petrol | belt | 5.9 L | ~350,000 km |
| Renault Laguna 2 (X74) 2001–2007 | |||||||
| Renault F5R | 2001–2003 | 2.0 L R4 | 140 hp | petrol | belt | 6 L | ~300,000 km |
| Renault G9T | 2002–2007 | 2.2 L R4 | 90–150 hp | diesel, turbo | 7.2 L | ~300,000 km | |
| Renault F4Rt | 2003–2007 | 2.0 L R4 | 163–275 hp | petrol, turbo | belt | 5.9 L | ~350,000 km |
| Renault M9R | 2005–2007 | 2.0 L R4 | 90–200 hp | diesel, turbo | chain | 7–7.8 L | ~500,000 km |
| Renault Laguna 3 (X91) 2007–2015 | |||||||
| Renault M4R | 2007–2015 | 2.0 L R4 | 130–145 hp | petrol | chain | 4.7 L | ~350,000 km |
| Renault V9X | 2008–2015 | 3.0 L V6 | 230–240 hp | diesel, turbo | chain | 8.3 L | ~250,000 km |
| Renault Laguna 3 Coupe (D91) 2008–2012 | |||||||
| Nissan VQ35DE | 3.5 L V6 | 215–305 hp | petrol | chain | 4.7 L | ~400,000 km | |
| Renault V4Y | 2008–2012 | 3.5 L V6 | 215–255 hp | petrol | chain | 5 L | ~350,000 km |
| Other Renault Laguna engines generation not specified | |||||||
| Renault K9K | 2001–present | 1.5 L R4 | 64–115 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 4.5 L | ~400,000 km |
Renault Laguna engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Renault Laguna?
Renault Laguna 1 (X56) (1993–2001): Renault Z7X, Renault G8T, Renault F3R, Renault F3P, Renault N7Q, Renault L7X, Renault K4M, Renault F9Qt (dTi), Renault F9Q (dCi), Renault F4P and Renault F4R; Renault Laguna 2 (X74) (2001–2007): Renault F5R, Renault G9T, Renault F4Rt and Renault M9R; Renault Laguna 3 (X91) (2007–2015): Renault M4R and Renault V9X; Renault Laguna 3 Coupe (D91) (2008–2012): Nissan VQ35DE and Renault V4Y.
Which Renault Laguna engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Renault Laguna engines are: Renault F9Q (dCi) — about 500,000 km; Renault G8T — about 500,000 km; Renault M9R — about 500,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Renault Laguna engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Nissan VQ35DE — 4.7 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Renault F3R — 5.5 L (5W-40, 5W-50); Renault F4P — 5.5 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Renault F4R — 5.9 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Renault F4Rt — 5.9 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Renault F5R — 6 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Renault F9Q (dCi) — 5.5 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Renault F9Qt (dTi) — 5.9 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Renault G8T — 7.5 L (5W-40, 10W-40); Renault G9T — 7.2 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 M9R — 7–7.8 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Renault N7Q — 6.2 L (5W-40); Renault V4Y — 5 L (5W-30); Renault V9X — 8.3 L (5W-30, 5W-40).
Does the Renault Laguna have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: Nissan VQ35DE, Renault M4R, Renault M9R, Renault V4Y, Renault V9X and Renault Z7X; timing belt: Renault F3P, Renault F3R, Renault F4P, Renault F4R, Renault F4Rt, Renault F5R, Renault F9Q (dCi), Renault F9Qt (dTi), Renault G8T, Renault K4M, Renault K9K, Renault L7X and Renault N7Q. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.
Was the Renault Laguna available with a diesel engine?
Yes: Renault F9Q (dCi), Renault F9Qt (dTi), Renault G8T, Renault G9T, Renault K9K, Renault M9R and Renault V9X.
Engine details
Renault F3R
Here you need to carefully monitor the cooling system, since any overheating can lead to the cylinder head. And the gasket will…
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 G8T
This diesel engine is afraid of overheating, its head is often deformed and even cracked, which is usually indicated by the appearance…
Renault N7Q
Most often, Renault owners with such an engine are worried about grease leaks from the oil separator.
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 L7X
Since the engine has several revisions, its ignition system is slightly different: in one case, six individual coils, and in the other,…
Renault F4P
A completely reliable iron motor is famous for its regular electrical failures. In addition to sensors and ignition coils, weak wiring delivers…
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 F9Q (dCi)
The resource of this motor depends on the condition of the oil pump, which wears out quickly, from which its performance drops.…
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 F5R
All the main problems of the engine are somehow connected with the vagaries of the fuel system: the pressure regulator fails, the…
Renault G9T
The combined timing drive has an unreliable mechanism for adjusting the gap between the gears in which the springs often burst. As…
Nissan VQ35DE
This is a very reliable unit with a high resource, but oil consumption is common. The reason is either coking due to…
Renault F4Rt
The turbine in this engine is not very reliable and runs normally up to about 150 thousand km, then a radial play…
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 V4Y
This unit does not tolerate bad fuel or operation with faulty spark plugs.
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 M9R
Bosch piezo injectors are demanding on the quality of diesel fuel and their repairability is poor, but the main problems here are…
Renault V9X
Due to the very narrow crankshaft journals, the diesel engine is extremely sensitive to lubrication pressure and, with any drop in the…
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