Renault Grand Scenic mk2, Scenic 1.6 petrol, 16V, oil change guide

Hi all.
 On today's post I will show you how to change an engine oil in Renault Scenic.

As usually detailed pictures will be used in this post.

Many different car manufactures recommend to change engine oil every 10-30 thousand kilometers.
Of course if you are driving car from home to work and do not do long distances then oil should be changed more often. Not many of car users know, that the main and worst moment of using their car, is the moment when they start their engine. For the first few moments engine runs without oil. The friction is dry and there is "metal to metal" rubbing. Why?
Because oil pump takes drive from engine, it does not work independently. Another reason is that the oil goes to sump from entire engine after is has been stopped. Of course it takes some time until entire oil gets there.

So basically the more often you start your engine the more used it become. More micro peels are in the engine oil and run thorough the oiling system. Although there is filter and sump drain plug is usually magnetic (small metal pieces are attracted to plug) you will never have the oil free of them.

It is worth mentioning, that every oil has special ingredients. Few most important between them are detergent agents, anti-foam agents and anti-corrosive agents.

As I have learned in my high school, once warmed oil to it working temperature, activates all of additives, and those are active for only up to 1 year. It does not matter if you put brand new oil to your engine and drive the car for 1 time in entire year. The oil is used and has to be changed - additives are not active anymore.

 Brand new oil filter. It is wort to spend few euro more for high quality one.

 You have to remove that silver plastic panel covering engine

 Remove  top up oil cap

 Locate the oil filter

 In Renault you have to use square head oil key to remove oil sump drain plug

 If you are not 100%sure where is the plug, just follow in straight line down the engine in direction of dipstick.

 I always use 5l bottle after drinking water

 Be careful with removing plug. If it falls into the bottle...

 Oil filter removal tool

 Turn anti-clockwise

 Before you will put the plug back clean it and apply a new washer.

 After removing oil filter

 This picture will give an idea which way oil goes to and from the filter

 Do not forget to put some oil all over the seal on the filter.

 Topping up time. For this engine 1.6 16V you will need 4.8l of oil including filter.

After all I suggest you to start your engine and rev it to 4-5000rpm. At this time the oil pump gives the highest oil pressure. Proceed for few second, let say 10. Then stop the engine and check for leaks under the filter and from the drain plug.

Don't forget to recycle your oil. You may bring it to any car garage. DO NOT BIN IT !!! It is poisoning and toxic.

Thanks!


Any comments questions suggestions welcome

Wojtek

Renault Scenic2, Grand Scenic MK2 washer pump replacing, sprayers, windscreen wash, windscreen jets

Welcome

In my car windscreen washing system did not work properly. Symptoms were poor pressure of liquid coming out from jets, sometimes normal. sometimes less than 50%, sometimes no liquid coming from them at all; although the pump was working.

I thought it may be some dirt in sprayers. I blew compressed air thorough jets and this did not bring me any significant results. I was sure then it must get the new pump as I did not notice any leaks from pipes, pump, connections.

Pump it self is very cheap, around 5 eu (not the original one!!!).



Below step by step how to replace pump and jets in Scenic MK2.

Brand new pump and

 sprayers/jets.

You can easily access the pump by removing wheel on RHS,

mudguard and

bumper trim.






This is the best way to get to to the pump, unless you have very small hands and you will be able to maneuver them in tight area between washer bottle and bumper.

The pump is placed just across from the bottle. You may see it on inspection mirror.

I would advice you to open lid or remove washer bottle neck. It is hold by two hanger clips

Disconnect wire then pull pump out and drain remaining washer liquid, then remove white and black pipes

Cut about 10-15mm of pipes ends

Pour some water or washer liquid into white and black pipe and use compressor to blow the pipes. If you do not have compressor you may use spare wheel or go to petrol station...

Remove round seal from old pump and put it on the one

Connect pipes and then slide pump into washer bottle. Pour some liquid into bottle and check connections for leaks. If it is okey connect electric wire. Time for a test!

Thanks!

UPDATE: Shock absorbers and coils replacing. Shocks coils Renault Scenic 2, Renault Grand Scenic front, knocking noise coming from suspension

Hi all again!

As you have noticed in my previous post I replaced my shocks and coils.
However I kept old struts as they looked all right.
It was mistake... Unfortunately I had to replace them as well.

While driving on very uneven road I noticed kind of knocking noise coming from under my car.
I have checked all my suspension, all joints, rubbers, wishbones etc.
I could not find any part of suspension guilty the noise.
It took me a while and finally I found that struts were in bad condition.
I even noticed (looking thorough wiper's plastic cover) that the rubber is cracked on drivers side.
So I had to order parts and go again thorough dismantle and replacing.
I did not put any pictures in here. I actually did not take them. I was so angry I had to do all of this again!!!
Anyway, if you would like to change shocks and or coils always get the new struts...It is just few euros and you will have to get them some day.

Good luck!