The 1.7-liter, 8-valve Renault F3N engine first appeared in the late eighties as a variant of the F2N engine upgrade, with the installation of electronic fuel injection. It was fitted in Renault models 9, 11, 19, and 21, as well as Volvo cars with the B18EP index. F series: F1N, F2N, F2R, F3P, F3R, F4P, F4R, F4Rt, F5R, F7P, and F7R.
| Engine make | F3N |
| Power system | injector |
| Engine type | row |
| Engine capacity | 1721 cm³ |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Cylinder diameter | 81 mm |
| Piston stroke. | 83.5 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.5 |
| Power | 73 - 107 HP |
| Torque | 127 - 151 nm |
| Environmental class | EURO 1 |
The weight of the F3N engine according to the catalog is 122 kg. The engine number F3N is located at the junction of the block with the gearbox. Unstable operation. There can be several culprits for the unstable operation of the engine. Usually, it's a glitch in the electronic injection system or a failure of the idle control regulator, but sometimes the cause is an air leak in the intake manifold or a cracked crankcase ventilation hose. Misfiring. Misfiring of the engine can be caused not only by bad spark plugs or high-voltage wires. Pay attention to the ignition distributor cap and the condition of the fuse block. Look for oxidized, burnt, or any suspicious contacts. Overheating. Malfunctions in the cooling system, especially the thermostat, often lead to overheating of the power unit. Sooner or later, the cylinder head will fail and the engine will have to be scrapped.
| 5 (C40) | 1986 - 1994 |
| 9 (X42) | 1984 - 1988 |
| 19 (X53) | 1988 - 1997 |
| 21 (L48) | 1986 - 1995 |
| 440 I (445) | 1988 - 1996 |
| 460 I (464) | 1989 - 1996 |
| 480 I (482) | 1986 - 1992 |
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