Renault Clio: Engine coolant

Renault Clio. Engine coolant


With the engine switched off and on level ground, the level when cold must be between the MINI and MAXI marks on reservoir 1.

Top this level up when cold before it reaches the MINI mark.

When working in the engine compartment, ensure that the windscreen wiper stalk is in the park position.

Risk of injury.

Frequency of checking coolant level

Check the coolant level regularly (very severe damage is likely to be caused to the engine if it runs out of coolant).

If the level needs to be topped up, only use products approved by our Technical Department which ensure:

Before performing any action in the engine compartment, the ignition must be switched off by pressing the engine stop button (please see the information on “Starting, stopping the engine” in Section 2).

Replacement interval

Refer to the Maintenance Document for your vehicle.

Consult your approved dealer at once if you notice an abnormal or repeated drop in any of the fluid levels.

No operations should be carried out on the cooling circuit when the engine is hot.

Risk of burns.

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