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2013 megane 1.5 dci... what oil?

  • 13-07-2018 09:55PM
    #1
    martyc5674
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    As per thread title.. what oil should I put in there planning on changing it next week.
    Filter etc accessible?... sump key something standard?.. haven’t poked around the engine bay at all really. No doubt there’s a pile of plastic to be taken off underneath.. must drive it up on the ramps tomorrow.


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  • #2
    EPAndlee
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    5w30 oil and you'll need a 8mm square drain plug key


  • #3
    George Dalton
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    Not just any 5w30. These take a very specific 5w30 C4 oil. RN0720 is the relevant Renault standard you need to look for on the can.


  • #4
    martyc5674
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    George Dalton wrote: »
    Not just any 5w30. These take a very specific 5w30 C4 oil. RN0720 is the relevant Renault standard you need to look for on the can.

    Cheers, does it matter if it’s fully synthetic or not?.. once it’s RN0720.
    Marty.


  • #5
    George Dalton
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    You won’t find anything meeting the spec that isn’t fully synthetic.


  • #6
    TheBoyConor
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    if there's plastic underneath just whip it off and leave it off.
    them 1.5dcis are a great little engine. I've found them to be very tough.
    I'd say any oil will do it.

    Have that engine in an 06 Kangoo van and it doesn't get regular servicing. It had universal tractor oil put in it at the last oil change which must be a few years ago at this stage. Driving away mad so it is.


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  • #7
    tcawley29
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    TheBoyConor wrote: »
    if there's plastic underneath just whip it off and leave it off.
    them 1.5dcis are a great little engine. I've found them to be very tough.
    I'd say any oil will do it.

    Have that engine in an 06 Kangoo van and it doesn't get regular servicing. It had universal tractor oil put in it at the last oil change which must be a few years ago at this stage. Driving away mad so it is.

    Please don't do this OP


  • #8
    Interslice
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    Renault main dealer is the best place to get the oil. Around 40 euro for the 5 litres.

    Oh and the oil filter can be an arse if its tight. I used ond of those adjustable pliers yolks.

    like this https://www.tme.eu/en/details/knp.8701250/special-pliers/knipex/87-01-250/?brutto=1&currency=EUR&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIr83CxK2o3AIVir3tCh37sAhYEAQYASABEgLbC_D_BwE


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