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This page contains information on the running of a 1.5Dci Renault Clio, One of the last of the Phase II (1997 to 2005) Clios.

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Specification - Engines all Clios

Engine	Works Code	Type	Power	Top speed	0-100 km/h	Availability
1.0 L (999 cc)	D7D	8-valve I4	58 PS (43 kW; 57 hp)	144 km/h (89 mph)	18.2 s	Brazil, 2000-2007
1.0 L (999 cc) (gas/ethanol)	D4D	16-valve I4	77 PS (57 kW; 76 hp)	165 km/h (103 mph)	14.1 s	Brazil, 2003-present
1.2 L (1149 cc)	D7F	8-valve I4	58 PS (43 kW; 57 hp)	160 km/h (99 mph)	13.5 s	1996-1998-Present, Clio Campus/Storia GPL
1.2 L (1149 cc)	D4F	16-valve I4	76 PS (56 kW; 75 hp)	170 km/h (106 mph)	13.0 s	2001-present
1.2 L TCE 100(1149 cc)	D4FT	16-valve I4	101 PS (74 kW; 100 hp)	184 km/h (114 mph)	11.1 s	2007-present, Clio III
1.2 L (1171 cc)	E5F	8-valve I4	60 PS (44 kW; 59 hp)	150 km/h (93 mph)	16.0 s	1990-1995
1.2 L (1171 cc)	E7F	8-valve I4	60 PS (44 kW; 59 hp)	155 km/h (96 mph)	15.2 s	1990-1995
1.2 L (1239 cc)	C3G	8-valve I4	54 PS (40 kW; 53 hp)	150 km/h (93 mph)	14.5 s	1995-1996
1.4 L (1390 cc)	E7J	8-valve I4	80 PS (59 kW; 79 hp)	175 km/h (109 mph)	11.2 s	1997
1.4 L (1390 cc)	E7J	8-valve I4	75 PS (55 kW; 74 hp)	170 km/h (106 mph)	12.0 s	1998-2001
1.4 L (1390 cc)	K4J	16-valve I4	98 PS (72 kW; 97 hp)	185 km/h (115 mph)	11.2 s	1998-present
1.5 L (1461 cc)	K9K	8-valve dCi I4	65 PS (48 kW; 64 hp)	162 km/h (101 mph)	15.0 s	2001-2005
1.5 L (1461 cc)	K9K	8-valve dCi I4	68 PS (50 kW; 67 hp)	163 km/h (101 mph)	14.9 s	2005-present
1.5 L (1461 cc)	K9K	8-valve dCi I4	82 PS (60 kW; 81 hp)			2001-2005
1.5 L (1461 cc)	K9K	8-valve dCi I4	86 PS (63 kW; 85 hp)	174 km/h (108 mph)	12.7 s	2005-present
1.5 L (1461 cc)	K9K	8-valve dCi I4	101 PS (74 kW; 100 hp)	185 km/h (115 mph)	10.6 s	2001-2005
1.5 L (1461 cc)	K9K	8-valve dCi I4	106 PS (78 kW; 105 hp)	190 km/h (118 mph)	11.1 s	2005-present
1.6 L (1598 cc)	K7M	8-valve I4	88 PS (65 kW; 87 hp)	177 km/h (110 mph)	11.9 s	1998-1999
1.6 L (1598 cc)	K4M	16-valve I4	110 PS (81 kW; 110 hp)	194 km/h (121 mph)	9.6 s	1998-2005(1999-2001 16v-sport version)
1.6 L (1598 cc)	K4M	16-valve I4	112 PS (82 kW; 110 hp)	190 km/h (118 mph)	10.2 s	2005-present
1.7 L (1698 cc) or (1721 cc)	F3N	8-valve I4	90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp)	205 km/h (127 mph)	9.2 s	1990-1991
1.8 L (1794 cc)	F3P	8-valve I4	95 PS (70 kW; 94 hp)	185 km/h (115 mph)	9.9 s	1990-1998
1.8 L (1794 cc)	F3P	8-valve I4	110 PS (81 kW; 110 hp)	195 km/h (121 mph)	8.6 s	RSi
1.8 L (1764 cc)	F7P	16-valve I4	137 PS (101 kW; 135 hp)	209 km/h (130 mph)	7.7 s	16S/16V
1.9 L (1870 cc)	F8Q	8-valve D I4	64 PS (47 kW; 63 hp)	161 km/h (100 mph)	14.8 s	Clio I, Clio II
1.9 L (1870 cc)	F8Q	8-valve dTi I4	80 PS (59 kW; 79 hp)	175 km/h (109 mph)	13.0 s	Clio II
2.0 L (1997 cc)	F4R	16-valve I4	138 PS (101 kW; 136 hp)	205 km/h (127 mph)	8.5 s
2.0 L (1998 cc)	F7R	16-valve I4	150 PS (110 kW; 150 hp)	215 km/h (134 mph)	7.3 s	Williams
2.0 L (1998 cc)	F4R	16-valve I4	169 PS (124 kW; 167 hp)	220 km/h (137 mph)	7.2 s	2000-2004, RS
2.0 L (1998 cc)	F4R	16-valve I4	179 PS (132 kW; 177 hp)	222 km/h (138 mph)	7.1 s	2004-2006, RS
2.0 L (1997 cc)	F4R	16-valve I4	197 PS (145 kW; 194 hp)	223 km/h (139 mph)	6.9 s	2006-2009, RS
3.0 L (2946 cc)	L7X	24-valve V6	230 PS (170 kW; 230 hp)	235 km/h (146 mph)	6.4 s
3.0 L (2946 cc)	L7X	24-valve V6	255 PS (188 kW; 252 hp)	245 km/h (152 mph)	5.8 s	2000-2004, RS

Specification Clio Phase II General

 

2003 Renault Clio II 1.5 dCi
Wheelbase		2472 mm	97.3 in
Track	front	1392 mm	54.8 in
	rear	1372 mm	54 in
Length		3812 mm	150.1 in
Width		1639 mm	64.5 in
Height		1417 mm	55.8 in
Length:wheelbase ratio		1.54
Ground clearance		120 mm	4.7 in
Kerb weight		995 kg	2194 lb
Weight distribution (Front)		63.30 %
Fuel capacity		50 litres	11 UK Gal	13.2 US Gal
aerodynamics
2003 Renault Clio II 1.5 dCi
Drag coefficient		0.350
Frontal area		1.89 m2
Cx		0.66
engine
2003 Renault Clio II 1.5 dCi
Bore × stroke		76.00 mm × 80.50 mm 2.99 in × 3.17 in
Cylinders		S-4
Displacement		1.5 litre 1461 cc (89.156 cu in)
Type		SOHC Single overhead camshaft 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
Construction
Sump		Wet sumped
Compression ratio		18.80:1
Fuel system		common rail direct diesel injection
Maximum power (EC)		80.1 PS (79.0 bhp) (58.9 kW) @ 4000 rpm
Specific output		54.1 bhp/litre 0.89 bhp/cu in
Maximum torque (EC)		185.0 Nm (136 ft·lb) (18.9 kgm) @ 2000 rpm
bmep		1591.2 kPa (230.8 psi)
Specific torque		126.63 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Manufacturer		Renault
Code		K9K
Main bearings
Coolant		Water
Bore/stroke ratio		0.94
Unitary capacity		365.25 cc/cylinder
Aspiration		Turbo D.
Compressor type
Intercooler
Catalytic converter		Y

Specification Clio Phase II Photos

Passenger Footwell - Bonnet Catch on Left Hand Side	Drivers Footwell - Steering wheel Adjustment under column - Dynamique Version
Rear Footwell - Seatbelt onto Rail	1.5DCi - Driver Check Items in Yellow
Colour Coded Mirrors	Brake Fluid Pot behind engine (fiddly) between yellow oil filler and turret for shock absorber

 

Servicing and Parts

Servicing intervals are 18,000 Miles with Cambelts at 72,000 Miles. In addition tyres seem to last about 32-35,000 miles (2 sets Michelin, 1 Toyo and 1 Pirelli) on 15" Alloy Rims.

In addition to this, an alternator was replaced about 15,000 miles, a rear left wheel bearing at 66,000 miles along with a set of front pads. At 133,000 miles, the front pads, discs, rear shoes, 2 new springs and both rear wheel bearings were replaced due to a long trip. Only 1 rear bearing was starting to sound off and the rear pads were nearly new (it is rumoured they sometimes seize on when parked up and break off when released but mine is rarely parked). 1 Front spring had broken at the top so both were done. In addition the roll bar end joints were replaced.

In total this is about £500 of parts over the standard servicing in 5 years and 133,000 miles (210,000Km). With the lowest tax band, insurance of a little over £190 and 65+mpg I have worked out that mileage (assuming the car is now worthless) equates to about 23p / mile.

That said, residual values are good and even if it blows up, a set of used alloy wheels usually makes £150 and many parts are worth money second hand.

All servicing bar the wheel bearings (no press) have been done at home using the clubs suppliers. All were genuine parts. At some point I expect the driveshafts will need doing as they are getting on a bit but I did re grease them at 60,000 miles.

The sunroof creaks.

	On the front calliper, a single piston pushes the pad onto the disc, this then pushes the calliper across so the back pad comes on, however the pins it moves on seize up so I take them apart about every year and re grease them with brake grease. Middle right hand side of photo. The bolts need renewing each time.
	If they do fail completely they are replaceable as individual elements/