Renault Clio: Engine oil level: topping up, filling
Topping up/filling
The vehicle must be parked on level ground and the engine should be cold (for instance, before the engine is started up for the first time in the day).
| 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). |
- Unscrew cap 1;
- top up the level (as a guide, the capacity between the minimum and maximum reading on the dipstick 2 is between 1.5 and 2 litres, depending on the engine);
- wait for approximately 10 minutes to allow the oil to flow into the engine;
- check the level using the dipstick 2 (as described above).
Once the operation has been completed, ensure that the dipstick is pushed in as far as it will go and that the cap is completely screwed in.
| In order to prevent splashback, it is recommended that a funnel be used when topping up/filling with oil. |
| Do not exceed the max level and do not forget to refit cap 1 and dipstick 2. |
Oil change
Service interval: refer to the Maintenance Service Booklet for your vehicle.
Oil change capacity
Please refer to the maintenance document for your vehicle, or contact an authorised dealer.
Always check the engine oil level using the dipstick, as explained previously (it should never fall below the minimum level, or be over the maximum level on the dipstick).
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Engine oil grade
Refer to the Maintenance Service
Booklet for your vehicle.
Filling: take care when
topping up the oil that
no oil drips onto engine
components - risk of fire.
Remember to refit th
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.
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Before removing the clutch, check:
The direction of fitting for the clutch plate.
Before refitting the clutch, check:
The flywheel friction track (no scratches or blue
stains),
The crankshaft bearing (no sticking),
The engine and gearbox seals (replace if necessary),
The sliding action of
Clutch master cylinder: Removal - Refitting
LEFT-HAND DRIVE
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
K4J or K4M or K9K
Remove:
the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting),
the air filter box (see Air filter unit: Removal - Refitting).
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
Fit a hose clamp on the connection between the
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