K4M (engine): reviews, characteristics, operating temperature, tuning

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Since 2012, Russia has sold the car "Renault Duster" with the K4M engine. This is a budget SUV, which immediately gained quite a lot of popularity, despite some of the shortcomings of the used motors.

k4m engine

Note that this motor is not new. It is used since 1999 in various cars: Megane, Clio, Laguna etc. However, in this review we describe the features of motor K4M on the example of the car "Renault Duster". It just so happened that most reviews of car owners it is on this model that allows to highlight the weaknesses of the motor.

The Car "Renault Duster" is presented in different trim levels. There is a version with petrol and diesel engines. In particular, the buyer can choose between engine versions F4R K4M and. They can be equipped the cars with front and rear drives. To stop the motor F4R in this article, we will not. It will discuss the characteristics, weaknesses and shortcomings K4M engines. The information will be useful to buyers who paid attention to "Renault Duster", as well as drivers who've already bought the car or plan to buy any other machine with a motor K4M.

engine k4m reviews

Engine Modifications

For the French engines "Reno" is valid encoding for different types of motor-XnY zzz. In this encoding:

  • X – series motor (in this case K).
  • N – architecture. Figure 4 corresponds to the gasoline engines with 4 valves per cylinder. Engines with the distribution of injection and two valves per cylinder are indicated by the number 7.
  • Y-marking of engine displacement.
  • Zzz-the number that indicates the design features of the engine and the vehicle on which it is installed. For example, even numbers denote models with manual transmissions, odd – with automatic.

It follows that the K4M engine may have a different modification. Consider them all:

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  • Modification K4M 690 used cars "Renault Logan" in 2006. Has a capacity of 105 HP
  • K4M 710 were placed on the car "Renault Laguna" from 2001 to 2005, Has 110 HP
  • K4M 782 – was used for "Renault scenic" from 2003 to 2009, Its capacity is 115 HP
  • K4M 848 – in use since 2008 and still in the car "Renault Megan". Has a capacity of 100 HP
  • K4M 788 – was used in the "Renault Megane" from 2002 to 2008, the Capacity is 110 HP
  • K4M 812/813/858 – applied to "Renault Megane" in 2001 to this day.
  • K4M 606/696/839 – 105 HP Installs on "Renault Duster" and "Renault Megane" in 2010.
  • K4M – in use since 2012 for the "Lada Largus", has 105 HP

k4m engine specifications

Characteristics of the engine K4M

As you know, different versions have different parameters. Motor K4M 1.6 16v has a capacity of 102 HP, and its torque is 145 Nm. The motor is equipped with a power supply system with distributed injection and electronic control. Emissions standard motor – Euro 4. This means that you can fill gasoline Ron 92 and above. You can also highlight the electronic engine management system.

The Car "Renault Duster" with this engine capable of speeds of up to 163 miles per hour, and its fuel consumption in the city is 9.8 liters per 100 km and 6.5 litres per 100 km – on the road.

Note that the tuning of the engine K4M possible. Some car owners make Nintendo motor with the replacement exhaust on Piscataway. As a result the engine receives a boost in horsepower (power rises to 120 HP).

Rules of operation

Any motor you can "kill" of the day, if it is wrong to ride him. The K4M engine needs proper maintenance and replacement of all consumables in time. So, the oil must be changed every 15 thousand kilometers. Given the low quality of gasoline in Russia and the probability to buy a fake on the market, its replacement is recommended after 8-10 thousand kilometers. Pour required oil grade SL, SM, and its viscosity depending on the operating conditions (temperature region) should be 5W30, 5W40, 5W50, 0W30, 0W40.

engine tuning k4m

The timing Belt should be changed every four years or after every 60 thousand kilometers. Air filter changes after every year or 15 thousand kilometers. Spark plugs need to be replaced after 30 thousand miles. The latter – is the coolant that needs to be changed every three years or after 90 thousand kilometers.

Well, we should monitor the speed, temperature of the engine. Remember that the working temperature of the engine K4M – that is 90 degrees. Allowed the motor temperature to 120 degrees, but in any case we cannot allow the arrow of the thermometer reached the red zone.

Weaknesses of the car with the engine K4M

About the engine K4M reviews can be contradictory. Of these, we highlight the main disadvantages of this engine:

  1. After a run of 70-100 thousand miles cover flaps misted with oil.
  2. Generator can quickly break down. This element is one of the most unreliable in the system.
  3. Manual transmission noise even on new cars.
  4. Seals of the crankshaft.
  5. Belt.
  6. Ignition.

All this weak points of the engine of Renault K4M. Each of them dwell.

The problem with the misting valve covers

the operating temperature of the engine k4m

Reviews of car owners with this engine complain that this problem occurs. It may occur with a different frequency. The main reason that it is, – drop in density of the sealant between the cylinder head and cover. If you see that the cover is covered with oil stains, you need to take the cover off the old sealant completely remove and install the head with a new layer of sealant. If the car is out of warranty, this problem is eliminated in the service for five minutes.

The Problem of the timing belt

In the instruction manual stated that the timing belt should be changed every 60 thousand kilometers. You must follow this instruction, as the owners claim that the rally or the belt breaks the engine valves bend. It is fraught with the installation of new valves, which is very problematic.

The accessory devices

Many car owners, total engine failure due to wear and accessory belt. And he wears out earlier. This means that from time to time need to look under the hood and look at the status of this strap. If you notice that it starts shining, you should replace. If in time not to change, he can get under the crankshaft pulley that will lead to a wedge engine.

motor 1 6 16v k4m

Disadvantages of motor K4M

Among the customer feedback, you can highlight weak points of the motor: high sensitivity to low-quality gasoline. Many owners of motor troit and there is a large fuel consumption. Also, there is an insufficient level of oil in transmission.

And now more.

About to substandard petrol

In Fairness, we note that the majority of European, American and Japanese cars have high sensitivity to low-quality gasoline. Most likely, this is due to the fact that in Europe and Japan, gasoline is higher quality, and car manufacturers make cars with the use of quality fuel. Many gas stations Russia sell gasoline, which the quality is inferior to the European. Therefore, the engine K4M (he was no exception) one can observe intermittent failures while riding, and swimming speed at idle. Therefore, not enough to fill the 95-th and 98-th gasoline. You still need to refuel at the checked gas stations.

Motor?

Often fails one of the ignition coil, injector or spark plug. To determine the specific cause by measurement of compression in each cylinder. After identifying the faulty non-working element is replaced. Usually the repair cost is not very expensive, but trouble occurs.

 k4m engine 1 6 liter 16 valve

Weakness of the engine is felt when riding

If you use the motor K4M 1.6 l 16 valves there is a weakness of the engine when overtaking or a sharp set of speed. This is especially noticeable when the car is loaded with passengers. Some other motors with a volume of 1.6 liters and a power of work "fun" and allow you to quickly pick up speed.

Gluttony

Despite the fact that the Renault is touting cars with this engine is as economical voracity of the motor also takes place in the mode urban cycle. However, when driving for long distances when steadily maintained high speed and revs, the engine sparingly "eat" petrol.

Therefore, we can conclude that cars with this engine are poorly suited for the urban environment, where ...


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