
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 Logan is a French subcompact class car produced since 2004 by the Renault Group. The model is mainly produced in Romania at the Dacia plant. Therefore, the car is also sold under the name Dacia Logan. Since 2012, the 2nd generation of the machine has been produced. Assembly shops are also located in Turkey, Russia (at AvtoVAZ), Brazil, Colombia, Morocco and Argentina. In different markets, the model is sold under the names Nissan Aprio, Mahindra Verito, Renault Tondar 90, Lada Largus, Nissan NP200 and Renault Symbol in the 3rd generation.
The Renault Logan was offered with 5 engines since 2004 (4 petrol, 1 diesel). Displacement ranges from 1.4 to 1.6 liters, power output from 64 to 133 hp. 1 use a timing chain and 4 a timing belt. 1 is turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Renault K4M (about 400,000 km).
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renault Logan 1 (L90) 2004–2016 | |||||||
| Renault K7J | 2004–2016 | 1.4 L R4 | 75 hp | petrol | belt | 3.8 L | ~400,000 km |
| Renault K7M | 2004–2014 | 1.6 L R4 | 75–90 hp | petrol | belt | 3.6 L | ~400,000 km |
| Renault K9K | 2005–2013 | 1.5 L R4 | 64–115 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 4.5 L | ~400,000 km |
| Renault K4M | 2005–2016 | 1.6 L R4 | 90–133 hp | petrol | belt | 4.8 L | ~400,000 km |
| Renault Logan 1 MCV (R90) 2006–2013 | |||||||
| Renault K4M | 2006–2013 | 1.6 L R4 | 90–133 hp | petrol | belt | 4.8 L | ~400,000 km |
| Renault K7J | 2006–2008 | 1.4 L R4 | 75 hp | petrol | belt | 3.8 L | ~400,000 km |
| Renault K7M | 2006–2013 | 1.6 L R4 | 75–90 hp | petrol | belt | 3.6 L | ~400,000 km |
| Renault Logan 2 (L52) 2012–present | |||||||
| Renault K9K | 2012–present | 1.5 L R4 | 64–115 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 4.5 L | ~400,000 km |
| Renault K4M | 2012–present | 1.6 L R4 | 90–133 hp | petrol | belt | 4.8 L | ~400,000 km |
| Renault K7M | 2012–present | 1.6 L R4 | 75–90 hp | petrol | belt | 3.6 L | ~400,000 km |
| Renault H4M | 2016–present | 1.6 L R4 | 110–115 hp | petrol | chain | 4.6 L | ~300,000 km |
| Renault Logan 2 Stepway (L52S) 2018–present | |||||||
| Renault K4M | 2018–present | 1.6 L R4 | 90–133 hp | petrol | belt | 4.8 L | ~400,000 km |
| Renault H4M | 2018–present | 1.6 L R4 | 110–115 hp | petrol | chain | 4.6 L | ~300,000 km |
| Renault K7M | 2018–present | 1.6 L R4 | 75–90 hp | petrol | belt | 3.6 L | ~400,000 km |
Renault Logan 1 (L90) (2004–2016): Renault K7J, Renault K7M, Renault K9K and Renault K4M; Renault Logan 1 MCV (R90) (2006–2013): Renault K4M, Renault K7J and Renault K7M; Renault Logan 2 (L52) (2012–present): Renault K9K, Renault K4M, Renault K7M and Renault H4M; Renault Logan 2 Stepway (L52S) (2018–present): Renault K4M, Renault H4M and Renault K7M.
By rated service life the most durable Renault Logan engines are: Renault K4M — about 400,000 km; Renault K7J — about 400,000 km; Renault K7M — about 400,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
Engine oil capacity with filter: Renault H4M — 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).
Timing chain: Renault H4M; timing belt: Renault K4M, Renault K7J, Renault K7M and Renault K9K. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.
Yes: Renault K9K.

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