Renault · Fluence · 2010-2016

Renault Fluence 1.5 dCi 110 specs and common problems

A diesel sedan very common in taxi and fleet use in Turkey. The K9K engine is very frugal. On poorly maintained cars, EGR, injector and crank pulley problems come to the fore. Watch out for judder when pulling away on the EDC version.

Engine code
K9K
Engine oil · 5W-30
4.5 L
Timing
Belt
Original size
205/60 R16
LPG
No

01 / 07

How much oil does the Fluence 1.5 dCi 110 take?

The Fluence 1.5 dCi 110 takes about 4.5 litres of 5W-30 engine oil including the filter. Approval to look for on the bottle: Renault RN0720 (DPF-compatible).

Engine oil
5W-30
With filter
4.5 L
Approval
Renault RN0720 (DPF-compatible)
Alternative
0W-30
Manual 6-speed
75W-80 · ≈ 2.0 L
Coolant
Glaceol RX Type D 50/50 · ≈ 5.5 L
Brake fluid
DOT 4

02 / 07

Timing belt and maintenance

TimingBelt

In practice 120,000 km / 5 years

Belt, tensioner, idler and water pump are replaced as a kit. If the belt snaps, the engine is badly damaged.

The water pump is driven by the timing belt, so it should be replaced at the same time.

Oil change
10,000-15,000 km or once a year
Glow plug
4 pcs · If hard starting in the cold appears
Valves / tappets
Hydraulic tappets, no adjustment needed.
Fuel filter
30,000 km
Power
110 hp @ 4,000 rpm
Torque
240 Nm @ 1,750 rpm
Displacement
1,461 cc
Fuel
Diesel · Turbo, intercooler
Valvetrain
SOHC 8V
Injection
Common-rail direct injection
Transmission
6-speed manual / 6-speed EDC dual-clutch
Emissions
Euro 5 (DPF)

03 / 07

Tyre size and pressure

Front / Rear
33/30 PSI
Full load
36/36 PSI
Original size
205/60 R16
Alternative sizes
205/55 R16 · 205/50 R17
Bolt pattern (PCD)
5x114.3
Centre bore
66.1 mm
Wheel
6.5J x 16 ET47
Calculate speedometer error for a size change →

04 / 07

Is the Fluence 1.5 dCi 110 suitable for LPG?

Not suitable, diesel engine
  • Classic LPG conversions are not done on diesel engines.

05 / 07

Fluence 1.5 dCi 110 common problems and fixes

  1. #01

    EGR valve sooting

    Medium Risk

    60,000-120,000 km

    Symptom:
    Flat spot when accelerating in gear, black smoke, limp mode, P0401.
    Cause:
    Short city trips and extended oil change intervals.
    Proper fix:
    The EGR valve and passage are removed, cleaned and adapted. Replaced if the valve motor is faulty.
    P0401
  2. #02

    Injector failure

    High Risk

    After 150,000 km

    Symptom:
    Hard starting, knocking at idle, blue-white smoke, P0087.
    Cause:
    Poor-quality fuel and a neglected diesel filter.
    Proper fix:
    Return test and flow measurement, rebuild and coding of the faulty injector.
    P0087
  3. #03

    Crank pulley (damper) failure

    High Risk

    After 100,000 km

    Symptom:
    Ticking from the front of the engine, auxiliary belt wobbling, charging light.
    Cause:
    The rubber layer in the pulley ageing.
    Proper fix:
    The crank pulley and auxiliary belt are replaced. If left, the snapped belt can damage the timing belt.
  4. #04

    EDC transmission judder when pulling away

    High Risk

    After 80,000 km

    Symptom:
    Judder on hill starts and in stop-and-go traffic.
    Cause:
    Wear of the dry dual clutch.
    Proper fix:
    Software update and clutch relearn; if advanced, clutch kit replacement.
    P0700

06 / 07

Common fault codes on the Fluence 1.5 dCi 110

07 / 07

Frequently asked questions

How much engine oil does the Fluence 1.5 dCi 110 take?

The Fluence 1.5 dCi 110 (K9K) takes about 4.5 litres of engine oil including the filter. Recommended viscosity is 5W-30; look for the Renault RN0720 (DPF-compatible) approval. Check the level on the dipstick after filling.

When should the timing belt on the Fluence 1.5 dCi 110 be replaced?

This engine uses a timing belt. In practice 120,000 km / 5 years. Belt, tensioner, idler and water pump are replaced as a kit. If the belt snaps, the engine is badly damaged.

What tyre pressure should the Fluence 1.5 dCi 110 run?

With the original 205/60 R16 tyres, 33 PSI front and 30 PSI rear are recommended at normal load, and 36 front / 36 rear at full load. The exact values are on the door pillar or fuel flap sticker.

Is the Fluence 1.5 dCi 110 suitable for LPG?

Not suitable, diesel engine. Classic LPG conversions are not done on diesel engines.

What are the common problems of the Fluence 1.5 dCi 110?

The best-known problems are: EGR valve sooting, Injector failure, Crank pulley (damper) failure, EDC transmission judder when pulling away. The symptoms and fix for each are explained on this page.

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Values are approximate and may vary by engine and VIN. Check against your service manual before doing any work. ·