Renault Clio: Engine oil: Draining - Refilling

D4F or K4J or K4M or K9K

I - RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REPAIR

• Direction of fitting of the drain plug seal.

K4J or K4M or K9K

For an aluminium engine oil sump

• There is no direction of fitting for a seal fitted with a rubber lip.

D4F

For a sheet metal engine oil sump

• Position the slot (1) of the seal towards the drain plug.

II - PARTS AND CONSUMABLES FOR REPAIR

• parts always to be replaced: Drain plug seal on engine oil sump.
• Consumable:
  • engine oil (see Engine oil: Specifications) (Technical Note 6013A, 04A, Lubricants).

III - DRAINING

• Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle: Towing and lifting) (02A, Lifting equipment).

• Remove
  • the engine oil filler cap (2),
  • the dipstick (3),
  • the engine undertray.
• Place the oil recovery tray under the engine.

• Remove the drain plug (4) from the engine oil sump using the (Mot. 1018) or a oil change wrench.
• Let the engine oil flow out.
• Remove the seal from the drain plug.
• Fit the new seal on the drain plug, positioning it correctly.
• Screw the drain plug onto the engine oil sump.
• Torque tighten the drain plug (20 N.m) using a torque wrench and a oil change end piece with an 8 mm square drive.
• Use a cloth to wipe away any oil drips on the engine oil sump.
• Remove the oil recovery tray.
• Refit the engine undertray.

IV - FILLING

WARNING

Always check the oil level using the dipstick.

Correct the engine oil level if necessary before delivering the vehicle to the customer.

Note: Prevent oil outflow on the engine to avoid damaging the surrounding components.

• Use a funnel to fill the engine with engine oil recommended by the manufacturer (see Engine oil: Specifications) (Technical Note 6013A, 04, Lubricants).

Note: When filling up the engine oil, always leave at least 10 minutes for the oil to drain down before checking the level on the dipstick.

• Top up the oil level if necessary.
• Refit:
  • the engine oil filler cap,
  • the dipstick.

M4R

I - DRAINING

• Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle: Towing and lifting).

• Remove:
  • the oil filler cap (1),
  • the dipstick (2).

• Fit a oil recovery tray under the engine oil drain plug.
• Remove the drain plug (3).
• Allow the engine oil to flow into the oil recovery container.

• Refit the new seal onto the drain plug, respecting the direction indicated in the diagram.
• Torque tighten the drain plug (34 N.m).
• Clean the traces of oil around the drain plug so that any possible leaks can be detected.

II - FILLING

WARNING

Always check the oil level using the dipstick.

Correct the engine oil level if necessary before delivering the vehicle to the customer.

Note: Prevent oil outflow on the engine to avoid damaging the surrounding components.

• Use a funnel to fill the engine with engine oil recommended by the manufacturer (see Engine oil: Specifications) (Technical Note 6013A, 04, Lubricants)

Note: When filling up the engine oil, always leave at least 10 minutes for the oil to drain down before checking with a dipstick

• Check the oil level with the dipstick.
• Refit the engine oil filler cap.

F4R

• parts always to be replaced: Drain plug seal on engine oil sump

I - DRAINING

• Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle: Towing and lifting) (02A, Lifting equipment).

• Remove:
  • the oil filler cap (1),
  • the dipstick (2).

• Fit a oil recovery tray under the drain plug (3).
• Remove the drain plug (3) using the (Mot. 1018).
• Allow the engine oil to flow into the oil recovery container.

• Fit the new drain plug seal (position the seal groove (4) facing the drain plug).
• Torque tighten the drain plug (20 N.m) using a oil change end piece with an 8 mm square drive.
• Clean the traces of oil around the drain plug so that any possible leaks can be detected.

II - FILLING

WARNING

Always check the oil level using the dipstick.

Correct the engine oil level if necessary before delivering the vehicle to the customer.

Note: Prevent oil outflow on the engine to avoid damaging the surrounding components.

• Use a funnel to fill the engine with engine oil recommended by the manufacturer (see Engine oil: Specifications) (Technical Note 6013A, 04, Lubricants).

Note: When filling up the engine oil, always leave at least 10 minutes for the oil to drain down before checking the level on the dipstick.

• Check the engine oil level using the dipstick.
• Refit:
  • the oil filler cap,
  • the dipstick.

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