The 1.2-liter OHV Renault C3G engine was produced at the Cléon factory from 1990 to 1997 and used in well-known models of the French company such as Clio, Express, and the first-generation Twingo. There was also a carbureted version called C1G. The C-series family also includes the C3J model.
| Exact capacity | 1239 cm³ |
| Power system | mono-injection |
| Engine power | 54 - 55 HP |
| Torque | 90 nm |
| Engine block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 8v |
| Cylinder diameter | 74 mm |
| Piston stroke. | 72 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.2 |
| Engine features | OHV |
| Hydraulic compensator. | there is no |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Timing phase adjuster | there is no |
| Turbocharging | there is no |
| What oils to use | 3.5 liters 10W-40 |
| Fuel type | 92 |
| Environmental class | EURO 1 |
| Approximate life expectancy | 300 000 HP |
| City | 7.7 litry |
| Route | 5.3 litry |
| Mixed | 6.2 litry |
The weight of the C3G engine assembly is 135 kg. The engine number C3G is located on the cylinder block. This is a reliable engine and all its problems are typical for any old motor. It is frequently necessary to clean the injector and replace the gasket in the monoinjection system. The owner is also bothered by frequent failures in the electrical part. It does not have a long service life, and the timing chain is replaced at 150-200 thousand km. Furthermore, this unit is plagued by constant oil leaks through gaskets and seals.
| Clio 1 (X57) | 1990 - 1996 |
| Express 1 (X40) | 1995 - 1997 |
| Twingo 1 (C06) | 1992 - 1996 |
1.2-liter, 16-valve Renault D4F engine was produced by the company from 2001 to 2018 and was installed in compact models such as Twingo, Clio, Symbol, as well as Dacia Logan and Sandero. There was also a turbocharged version of this engine with a different index D4Ft. The D series also includes engines: D4Ft and D7F.
The 1.2-liter Renault E7F engine was produced by the French company from 1990-1996 and was installed in the popular European model with the index 19, as well as in the first generation of the Clio model. The carbureted version of this engine was known by its own index E5F. Another engine in the E series is the E7J.
The 1.7-liter eight-valve Renault F2N engine was introduced in the autumn of 1983 and became the precursor of the entire series of iron OHC engines by the company, with the camshaft located in the cylinder head. It is known from models such as Renault 9, 11, 19, 21, Clio, as well as Volvo 300 and 400 series. F series: F1N, F2R, F3N, F3P, F3R, F4P, F4R, F4Rt, F5R, F7P, and F7R.
The 1.8-liter 16-valve Renault F7P engine was introduced in 1990 as a replacement for the small turbo engines under the hood of the company's race cars. It was also installed in the sport versions of the 19 and Clio models with the designation 16S. F series: F1N, F2N, F2R, F3N, F3P, F3R, F4P, F4R, F4Rt, F5R, and F7R.
The 1.5-liter Chevrolet B15D2 or L2C engine has been produced in a Korean factory since 2012 and is installed in several budget models of the company, such as Cobalt and Spin. This engine is well known in our automotive market primarily due to the Daewoo Gentra sedan. The B series also includes the following engines: B10S1, B10D1, B12S1, B12D1, and B12D2.
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