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 Sandero engines
Renault Sandero is a French-Japanese car of a subcompact class in a hatchback body, produced since 2007 by the Renault-Nissan alliance of manufacturers. Since 2012, the second generation of the model has been produced. The first generation model was assembled in Romania until 2012 and continues to be produced in Brazil, Colombia, South Africa and Russia. Second generation cars are produced in Brazil, Morocco and Russia. An off-road version of the car, the Sandero Stepway, is also being produced. The vehicle has a Renault Logan chassis as a base.
The Renault Sandero was offered with 6 engines since 2008 (5 petrol, 1 diesel). Displacement ranges from 1.1 to 1.6 liters, power output from 60 to 133 hp. 1 use a timing chain and 5 a timing belt. 1 is turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Renault K4M (about 400,000 km).
Renault Sandero engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renault Sandero 1 (B90) 2008–2014 | |||||||
| Renault K7J | 2008–2014 | 1.4 L R4 | 75 hp | petrol | belt | 3.8 L | ~400,000 km |
| Renault K7M | 2008–2014 | 1.6 L R4 | 75–90 hp | petrol | belt | 3.6 L | ~400,000 km |
| Renault D4F | 2008–2012 | 1.1 L R4 | 60–79 hp | petrol | belt | 4.8 L | ~300,000 km |
| Renault K4M | 2009–2014 | 1.6 L R4 | 90–133 hp | petrol | belt | 4.8 L | ~400,000 km |
| Renault Sandero 1 Stepway (B90S) 2009–2014 | |||||||
| Renault K4M | 2009–2014 | 1.6 L R4 | 90–133 hp | petrol | belt | 4.8 L | ~400,000 km |
| Renault K7M | 2009–2014 | 1.6 L R4 | 75–90 hp | petrol | belt | 3.6 L | ~400,000 km |
| Renault Sandero 2 (B52) 2014–present | |||||||
| Renault D4F | 2014–2016 | 1.1 L R4 | 60–79 hp | petrol | belt | 4.8 L | ~300,000 km |
| Renault H4M | 2016–present | 1.6 L R4 | 110–115 hp | petrol | chain | 4.6 L | ~300,000 km |
| Renault Sandero 2 Stepway (B52S) 2016–present | |||||||
| Renault H4M | 2016–present | 1.6 L R4 | 110–115 hp | petrol | chain | 4.6 L | ~300,000 km |
| Other Renault Sandero 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 Sandero engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Renault Sandero?
Renault Sandero 1 (B90) (2008–2014): Renault K7J, Renault K7M, Renault D4F and Renault K4M; Renault Sandero 1 Stepway (B90S) (2009–2014): Renault K4M and Renault K7M; Renault Sandero 2 (B52) (2014–present): Renault D4F and Renault H4M; Renault Sandero 2 Stepway (B52S) (2016–present): Renault H4M.
Which Renault Sandero engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Renault Sandero 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.
How much oil does the Renault Sandero engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Renault D4F — 4.8 L (5W-30, 5W-40); 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).
Does the Renault Sandero have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: Renault H4M; timing belt: Renault D4F, Renault K4M, Renault K7J, Renault K7M and Renault K9K. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.
Was the Renault Sandero available with a diesel engine?
Yes: Renault K9K.
Engine details
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 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 K4M
In the modifications of this motor with a phase regulator, it is he who is the weak link. Sometimes it starts to…
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…
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