Renault F3R
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Renault Scenic engines
Renault Scenic is a French compact van from Renault S.A. Manufactured in 1996. A total of four generations of the model have been released. The car was assembled in three main modifications – 5- and 7-seater and off-road. The first 3 generations of the model were produced based on Megane. The fourth generation currently in production is based on the R-Space concept and has more off-road features than minivans. The translation of the car name means “scenic / scenic”.
The Renault Scenic was offered with 19 engines since 1996 (12 petrol, 7 diesel). Displacement ranges from 1.2 to 2.0 liters, power output from 54 to 275 hp. 7 use a timing chain and 12 a timing belt. 11 are turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Renault F8Q (about 500,000 km).
Renault Scenic engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renault Scenic 1 (J64) 1996–2003 | |||||||
| Renault F8Q | 1996–2000 | 1.9 L R4 | 54–90 hp | diesel, NA / turbo | belt | 5.9 L | ~500,000 km |
| Renault K7M | 1996–2003 | 1.6 L R4 | 75–90 hp | petrol | belt | 3.6 L | ~400,000 km |
| Renault F3R | 1996–1999 | 2.0 L R4 | 95–114 hp | petrol | belt | 5.5 L | ~400,000 km |
| Renault E7J | 1996–2003 | 1.4 L R4 | 70–80 hp | petrol | belt | ~200,000 km | |
| Renault F9Qt (dTi) | 1997–2003 | 1.9 L R4 | 80–98 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 5.9 L | ~400,000 km |
| Renault K4M | 1999–2003 | 1.6 L R4 | 90–133 hp | petrol | belt | 4.8 L | ~400,000 km |
| Renault F4R | 1999–2003 | 2.0 L R4 | 135–200 hp | petrol | belt | 5.9 L | ~350,000 km |
| Renault K4J | 1999–2003 | 1.4 L R4 | 82–100 hp | petrol | belt | 4.6 L | ~350,000 km |
| Renault F9Q (dCi) | 2000–2003 | 1.9 L R4 | 80–130 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 5.5 L | ~500,000 km |
| Renault F4P | 2001–2003 | 1.8 L R4 | 115–120 hp | petrol | belt | 5.5 L | ~350,000 km |
| Renault Scenic 2 (J84) 2004–2009 | |||||||
| Renault F4Rt | 2004–2006 | 2.0 L R4 | 163–275 hp | petrol, turbo | belt | 5.9 L | ~350,000 km |
| Renault M9R | 2006–2009 | 2.0 L R4 | 90–200 hp | diesel, turbo | chain | 7–7.8 L | ~500,000 km |
| Renault Scenic 3 (J95) 2009–2016 | |||||||
| Renault H4Jt | 2009–2016 | 1.4 L R4 | 130 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 4.5 L | ~200,000 km |
| Renault M4R | 2009–2016 | 2.0 L R4 | 130–145 hp | petrol | chain | 4.7 L | ~350,000 km |
| Renault R9M | 2011–2016 | 1.6 L R4 | 95–160 hp | diesel, turbo | chain | 6.5 L | ~400,000 km |
| Renault H5Ft | 2012–2016 | 1.2 L R4 | 114–132 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 5.2 L | ~250,000 km |
| Renault Scenic 4 (JFA) 2017–present | |||||||
| Renault H5Ht | 2017–2022 | 1.3 L R4 | 115–163 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 6 L | ~300,000 km |
| Renault R9N | 2018–present | 1.7 L R4 | 120–150 hp | diesel, turbo | chain | 5.5 L | ~300,000 km |
| Other Renault Scenic 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 Scenic engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Renault Scenic?
Renault Scenic 1 (J64) (1996–2003): Renault F8Q, Renault K7M, Renault F3R, Renault E7J, Renault F9Qt (dTi), Renault K4M, Renault F4R, Renault K4J, Renault F9Q (dCi) and Renault F4P; Renault Scenic 2 (J84) (2004–2009): Renault F4Rt and Renault M9R; Renault Scenic 3 (J95) (2009–2016): Renault H4Jt, Renault M4R, Renault R9M and Renault H5Ft; Renault Scenic 4 (JFA) (2017–present): Renault H5Ht and Renault R9N.
Which Renault Scenic engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Renault Scenic engines are: Renault F8Q — about 500,000 km; Renault F9Q (dCi) — 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 Scenic engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: 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 F8Q — 5.9 L (5W-40, 10W-40); Renault F9Q (dCi) — 5.5 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Renault F9Qt (dTi) — 5.9 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Renault H4Jt — 4.5 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 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 M9R — 7–7.8 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Renault R9M — 6.5 L (5W-30); Renault R9N — 5.5 L (5W-30).
Does the Renault Scenic have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: Renault H4Jt, Renault H5Ft, Renault H5Ht, Renault M4R, Renault M9R, Renault R9M and Renault R9N; timing belt: Renault E7J, Renault F3R, Renault F4P, Renault F4R, Renault F4Rt, Renault F8Q, Renault F9Q (dCi), Renault F9Qt (dTi), Renault K4J, Renault K4M, Renault K7M and Renault K9K. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.
Was the Renault Scenic available with a diesel engine?
Yes: Renault F8Q, Renault F9Q (dCi), Renault F9Qt (dTi), Renault K9K, Renault M9R, Renault R9M and Renault R9N.
Engine details
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 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 K7M
The most famous problem with this motor is the cracking of the ignition coil. Moisture gets into the cracks, which leads to…
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 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 K4J
The most common problems with this engine are associated with unreliable electrics, ignition coils, crankshaft position and absolute pressure sensors often fail.
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 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 H4Jt
The main disadvantage of this engine is the constantly progressing oil burner.
Renault R9M
The most frequent calls of owners to the service are associated with the vagaries of piezo injectors, the rapid contamination of the…
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 H5Ht
The only massive problem with this turbo engine is floating speed. Like all direct injection combustion engines, this one suffers from carbon…
Renault R9N
This power unit has just appeared and the statistics of its breakdowns have not yet been collected.
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