Engine 1.6 (16V) Renault Sandero, Stepway
Description of the design of the engine 1.6 (16V)
The K4M engine is a gasoline, four-stroke, four-cylinder, in-line, sixteen-valve, with an overhead arrangement of two camshafts. The order of operation of the cylinders: 1-3-4-2, counting - from the flywheel. Power system - distributed fuel injection (Euro 4 toxicity standards).
Engine with gearbox and clutch form power unit- a single block fixed in the engine compartment on three elastic rubber-metal supports. The right support is attached to the bracket on the top cover of the timing belt, and the left and rear support to the gearbox housing. The engine cylinder block is cast iron, the cylinders are bored directly in the block.
Engine(front view in the direction of the vehicle):
1 - air conditioning compressor;
2 – a belt of a drive of auxiliary units;
3 - generator;
4 - power steering pump;
5 – the top cover of a belt of a drive of the gas-distributing mechanism;
6 - oil filler cap;
7 - absolute air pressure sensor;
8 - intake air temperature sensor;
9 - knock sensor;
10 - receiver;
11 - fuel rail with nozzles;
12 - inlet pipeline;
13 – a cover of a head of the block of cylinders;
14 - oil level indicator;
15 - thermostat housing;
16 – a head of the block of cylinders;
17 – a pipe of the pump of a cooling liquid;
18 - low oil pressure indicator sensor;
19 - technological plug;
20 - flywheel;
21 - cylinder block;
22 - oil pan;
23 - oil filter
On the front of the engine (in the direction of the car) are located: inlet pipeline; oil filter; oil level indicator; low oil pressure indicator sensor; fuel rail with injectors; knock sensor; coolant pump inlet pipe; generator; power steering pump; air conditioning compressor.
power unit(rear view in the direction of the vehicle):
1 - gearbox;
2 - starter;
3 – a head of the block of cylinders;
4 – a cover of a head of the block of cylinders;
5 - receiver;
6 - throttle assembly;
7 – the top cover of a belt of a drive of the gas-distributing mechanism;
8 - the upper heat shield of the exhaust manifold;
9 – control oxygen concentration sensor;
10 - lower cover of the timing belt;
11 - cylinder block;
12 – a belt of a drive of auxiliary units;
13 - exhaust manifold;
14 - oil drain plug of the oil pan;
15 - vehicle speed sensor
Behind on the engine are located: the case of the air filter with the regulator of idling; exhaust manifold with a control oxygen concentration sensor; starter.
power unit(view from the right in the direction of the car):
1 – a belt of a drive of auxiliary units;
2 – a pulley of a drive of auxiliary units;
3 - block of cylinders;
4 - gearbox;
5 - lower heat shield of the exhaust manifold;
6 – the top heat-shielding screen of a final collector;
7 – control oxygen concentration sensor;
8 - starter;
9 - the lower cover of the timing belt drive;
10 – the top cover of a belt of a drive of the gas-distributing mechanism;
11 - throttle assembly;
12 - receiver;
13 – a pulley of the pump of the hydraulic booster of a steering;
14 - belt support roller;
15 - generator;
16 - belt tensioner roller;
17 – a pulley of the compressor of the conditioner;
18 - oil pan
On the right side of the engine are: coolant pump; timing gear and coolant pump drive (toothed belt); drive of auxiliary units (poly V-belt).
Engine(view from the left in the direction of the car):
1 - flywheel;
2 - air conditioner compressor;
3 - oil filter;
4 - inlet pipe of the coolant pump;
5 - generator;
6 - thermostat housing;
7 - power steering pump;
8 – a head of the block of cylinders;
9 - receiver;
10 – a cover of a head of the block of cylinders;
11 – a cover of a jacket of cooling of a head of the block of cylinders;
12 - coolant temperature sensor;
13 - cylinder block;
14 - the upper heat shield of the exhaust manifold;
15 - exhaust manifold;
16 - lower heat shield of the exhaust manifold;
17 - exhaust manifold bracket
On the left are: flywheel; crankshaft position sensor; thermostat; thermostat housing with coolant temperature sensor.
Coils and spark plugs are located on top; oil filler neck; a receiver with absolute pressure and intake air temperature sensors, a throttle assembly with a throttle position sensor.
In the lower part of the cylinder block there are five crankshaft main bearing supports with removable covers, which are attached to the block with special bolts. The holes in the cylinder block for the bearings are machined with the covers installed, so the covers are not interchangeable and are marked on the outer surface to distinguish them (the covers are counted from the flywheel side). On the end surfaces of the middle support, sockets are made for thrust half rings that prevent axial movement of the crankshaft. The shells of the main and connecting rod bearings of the crankshaft are steel, thin-walled with an anti-friction coating applied to the working surfaces of the shells. Crankshaft with five main and four connecting rod journals. The shaft is equipped with four counterweights cast integrally with the shaft. Channels are made in the necks and cheeks of the shaft to supply oil from the main journals to the connecting rod journals. At the front end (toe) of the crankshaft are installed: an oil pump drive sprocket, a timing gear drive pulley (timing) and an auxiliary drive pulley. The toothed pulley is fixed on the shaft with a protrusion that fits into a groove on the toe of the crankshaft.
Similarly, the auxiliary drive pulley is fixed on the shaft.
The crankshaft is sealed with two oil seals, one of which (on the timing drive side) is pressed into the cylinder block cover, and the other (on the flywheel side) is pressed into the socket formed by the surfaces of the cylinder block and the main bearing cover. A flywheel is attached to the crankshaft flange with seven bolts. It is cast from cast iron and has a pressed steel crown for starting the engine with a starter. In addition, a ring gear for the crankshaft position sensor is made on the flywheel.
Connecting rods - forged steel, I-section, processed together with covers. The covers are attached to the connecting rods with special bolts and nuts. With their lower (crank) heads, the connecting rods are connected through liners to the connecting rod journals of the crankshaft, and the upper heads are connected through piston pins to the pistons.
Piston pins - steel, tubular section. The pin, pressed into the upper head of the connecting rod, rotates freely in the piston bosses. The pistons are made of aluminum alloy. The piston skirt has a complex shape: barrel-shaped in longitudinal section, and oval in transverse section. Three grooves for piston rings are machined in the upper part of the piston. The two upper piston rings are compression rings, and the lower one is oil scraper.
cylinder head:
1 - inlet valves;
2 - exhaust valves
The cylinder head is cast from aluminum alloy, common to all four cylinders. The cylinder head is centered on the block with two bushings and secured with ten screws. A non-shrink metal gasket is installed between the block and the head. On opposite sides of the cylinder head are the intake and exhaust ports. Spark plugs are installed in the center of each combustion chamber.
The valves are steel, in the cylinder head are arranged in two rows, V-shaped, two intake and two exhaust valves for each cylinder. The intake valve plate is larger than the exhaust valve. Seats and valve guides are pressed into the cylinder head. Valve guides are fitted with oil caps on top of the valve guides. The valve closes under the action of a spring. Its lower end rests on a washer, and its upper end rests on a plate, which is held by two crackers. The folded crackers have the shape of a truncated cone on the outside, and on the inside they are equipped with thrust collars that enter the groove on the valve stem. Two camshafts are installed at the top of the cylinder head. One shaft drives the intake valves of the gas distribution mechanism, and the other drives the exhaust valves.
The cams are pressed onto the camshaft
Eight cams are made on each shaft - an adjacent pair of cams simultaneously controls the valves (inlet or outlet) of each cylinder. A design feature of the camshaft is that the cams are pressed onto the tubular shaft.
Supports (beds) of camshafts (six bearings for each shaft) are detachable - located in the cylinder head and in the head cover.
Camshaft with toothed pulley and oil seal
Camshaft drive - toothed belt from the crankshaft pulley. On the shaft next to the first (counting from the camshaft pulley) support neck, a thrust flange is made, which, during assembly, enters the grooves of the block head and cover, thereby preventing axial movement of the shaft. The camshaft pulley is not fixed on the shaft with a key or pin, but only due to the friction forces that occur on the end surfaces of the pulley and shaft when the pulley fastening nut is tightened.
The toe of the camshaft is sealed with an oil seal, put on the first neck of the shaft and pressed into the socket formed by the surfaces of the cylinder head and the head cover.
valve lever
The valves are driven from the camshaft cams through the valve levers.
To increase the life of the camshaft and valve levers, the cam of the shaft acts on the lever through a roller that rotates on the axis of the lever.
Valve lever hydraulic support
The hydraulic bearings of the valve levers are installed in the sockets of the cylinder head. A hydraulic compensator with a check ball valve is installed inside the body of the hydraulic support.
The oil inside the hydraulic support comes from the line in the cylinder head through the hole in the hydraulic support body. The hydraulic support automatically ensures backlash-free contact of the camshaft cam with the valve lever roller, compensating for wear on the cam, lever, valve stem end face, seat chamfers and valve disc.
With one end, the lever rests on the spherical head of the hydraulic support (gap gap compensator), and with the other it acts on the end of the valve stem
Engine lubrication - combined. Under pressure, oil is supplied to the main and connecting rod bearings of the crankshaft, camshaft bearings and hydraulic bearings of the valve levers. Other engine components are splash lubricated.
Oil pump:
1 - driven sprocket of the drive;
2 - pump casing;
3 - pump housing cover with oil receiver
The pressure in the lubrication system is created by a gear oil pump located in the oil pan and attached to the cylinder block.
Oil pump drive(sump removed):
1 – a pulley of a drive of auxiliary units;
2 – a forward cover of the block of cylinders;
3 - drive sprocket of the pump drive;
4 - drive chain;
5 - oil pump;
6 - crankshaft;
7 - cylinder block
The oil pump is driven by a chain drive from the crankshaft. The drive sprocket of the pump drive is mounted on the crankshaft under the front cover of the cylinder block. A cylindrical belt is made on the sprocket, along which the crankshaft front oil seal works. The sprocket is mounted on the crankshaft without tension and is not fixed with a key. When assembling the engine, the drive sprocket of the pump drive is clamped between the timing gear pulley and the shoulder of the crankshaft as a result of tightening the package of parts with the accessory drive pulley mounting bolt.
The torque from the crankshaft is transmitted to the sprocket only due to the frictional forces between the end surfaces of the sprocket, the toothed pulley and the crankshaft. If the accessory drive pulley bolt is loosened, the oil pump drive sprocket may begin to rotate on the crankshaft and the oil pressure in the engine will drop. The oil receiver is made in one piece with the cover of the oil pump housing. The cover is fastened with five screws to the pump body. The pressure reducing valve is located in the cover of the pump housing and is kept from falling out by a spring retainer. The oil from the pump passes through the oil filter and enters the main oil line of the cylinder block. Oil filter - full-flow, non-separable.
From the main line, oil flows to the main bearings of the crankshaft and further, through the channels in the crankshaft, to the connecting rod bearings of the shaft.
Through two vertical channels in the cylinder block, oil from the main line is supplied to the cylinder head - to the extreme (left) supports (bearings) of the camshafts. Through grooves and drillings in the extreme bearing journals of the camshafts, oil enters the shafts and then through drillings in other shaft journals to the rest of the camshaft bearings. From the cylinder head, oil flows through vertical channels into the engine sump.
The crankcase ventilation system is closed, forced, with the selection of gases through the oil separator (in the cylinder head cover), which cleans the crankcase gases from oil particles. Gases from the lower part of the crankcase enter through the internal channels in the cylinder head into the head cover and then enter the receiver and the engine intake pipe. Control, power, cooling and exhaust systems are described in the relevant chapters.
Russian motorists were looking forward to the appearance of Renault Logan on the domestic market. The sedan became available for purchase in 2005, and two years later another modification of the car went on sale - a hatchback. If the appearance of Logan in dealerships was known in advance, as well as the debut of a car on Russian roads, then only a small part of the drivers knew about another family member - Renault Sandero Stepway. Nevertheless, the novelty was enthusiastically accepted by the Russian public of lovers of inexpensive and high-quality cars.
Formally, the Sandero Stepway is not part of the Logan family, but the model was designed specifically on the platform of the aforementioned car. The novelty appeared on the market in 2009, and in the shortest possible time won the love and trust of many fans of the Renault auto group. The appearance of an SUV, high ground clearance, an attractive set of options and a variety of trim levels - the manufacturer endowed the model with all these qualities and characteristics. Of course, a hardy power plant played a significant role in popularizing the hatchback. Next, we will tell you what is the resource of the Renault Sandero Stepway engine in practice.
What engine is worth?
Renault Sandero Stepway is an incredibly popular hatchback in Latin America. At first, the car was assembled in Brazil, and after that the first copy of the car rolled off the assembly line of a car factory in Argentina. Some time later, the Moscow Avtoframos plant also launched the assembly of the model. For a long time, the hatchback only came with a manual transmission. The fact that there was no modification with two pedals somewhat underestimated the sales of the car. But already in 2011, a version with an automatic transmission appeared, which significantly affected the overall sales dynamics of the Sandero Stepway. Now regarding the power plant. The base engine of the car is a 1.6-liter engine with two different boosts - 84 and 116 forces.
Other important engine features:
- in-line arrangement of cylinders;
- number of cylinders - 4;
- number of valves - 16;
- torque - 145 Nm;
- maximum speed - 165 km / h.
In 2012, the second generation of the model, the Renault Sandero Stepway 2, was presented at the Paris Motor Show. The appearance of the car has changed dramatically, the functionality has become more diverse and attractive. The range of power plants has remained virtually unchanged. You can buy a hatchback in three trim levels. The base, as before, remained a 1.6-liter engine with the H4M index. The Renault-Nissan H4M-HR16DE engine is an evolution of the “renoshny” K4M, the two aforementioned companies took up the modernization of the latter in 2004.
Design features of the motor
The H4M engine is maximally adapted to Russian operating conditions. Even the VAZ automobile plant adopted the motor, equipping the Lada X-Ray crossover with a similar power plant. To reduce the weight and dimensions of the engine, an aluminum cylinder block was taken as the basis for the new power unit. The aluminum construction allows you to accelerate the warm-up of the engine, reduce energy losses for fuel combustion. Thus, it can be noted that the manufacturer focused on increasing the efficiency of the installation by borrowing modern technologies for the production of resource-intensive engines from leading companies.
In the past "renoshny" K4M and K7M engines, a belt was used as a timing drive, but it was decided to equip the H4M with a high-quality chain. In the H4M-HR16DE, it is reliable, on average it lasts for 120-150 thousand kilometers. The timing drive may fail ahead of time, but for this the driver himself must create unfavorable operating conditions for the car: constant high loads, overheating of the motor, use of low-quality working fluids. The first symptoms of a faulty circuit are the appearance of a characteristic crack from the engine during operation.
Potential resource of the Renault Sandero Stepway 1.6 power unit - H4M
There are no hydraulic lifters in the H4M, so every 100 thousand kilometers you will have to independently adjust the valve clearances. The system has a phase regulator, it is installed on the exhaust camshaft. In general, the mechanism is characterized by stable operation and a large resource. There were no complaints about the phase regulator from the owners of Renault Sandero Stepway. Based on the experience of operating cars with a K7M and K4M engine under the hood, we can assume the probable service life of the evolved modification of the installation - H4M-HR16DE.
The network has information that supposedly this engine "walks" 200-250 thousand kilometers. Many sources claim the resource based on the manufacturer's claims. It is worth saying that the figure of 250 thousand kilometers is a guarantee. That is, this is the minimum mileage threshold that the Renault Sandero Stepway with the H4M engine can overcome. With timely and proper maintenance, the engine will easily pass 400-450 thousand km. For this, the following must be observed:
- Only use original engine oil prescribed by the machine manufacturer. The basis of the engine is aluminum, therefore, it is necessary to constantly monitor the quality and condition of the working fluids of the system. This number includes not only lubricant, but also coolant. Elf oil is best suited for a hatchback.
- During maintenance of the H4M-HR16DE, use only air and fuel filters suitable for this version of the engine. For preventive purposes, check the CVTC valves, it is absolutely impossible to allow the "starvation" of the fluid coupling. Air filters play a significant role in the development of the entire resource of the installation. Saving on elements that, at first glance, seem not so significant, can subsequently lead to serious damage.
Reviews of car owners
The H4M-HR16DE is better than the previous "reno" installations in all respects. This engine is lighter, rid of some "chronic" diseases, consumes less fuel, while the new version of the installation is torquey and economical. As mentioned above, the car is adapted to Russian operating conditions, however, in some cases, minor problems are inevitable. For example, in regions with a frosty climate, it may be difficult to start the engine. About how to deal with a difficult start, and what is the resource of the Renault Sandero Stepway 1.6 engine, the owners' reviews will tell in detail:
- Matthew. Moscow. I have a 2012 Renault Sandero Stepway 1 with a 1.6 liter Nissan engine. Passed on this machine for 140,000 kilometers. I travel a lot, several times I went on long trips around the country. I have no complaints about the build quality or engine performance. Stable power unit, pleasing economy and resourcefulness. There were also no problems with starting. The oil does not “eat”, I fill it with Elf. The car does not "suffocate" during overtaking, it feels confident on the highway, as well as in the city. In general, I give this model a solid five.
- Yaroslav, Yalta. Acquired Sandero Stepway in 2015, second generation car. During this time, passed 45 thousand kilometers. I do not recommend owners of a new hatchback to turn the revs and load the engine at first. Refuel only with high-quality fuel, I fill AI-95 myself. It's hard for me to talk about the quality of the engine, but so far I'm happy with everything. A small drawback - there is no special dynamics. Oil from replacement to replacement, if you turn 3500-4000 rpm, then, of course, the engine will “eat” oil. I am sure that with proper maintenance, the resource of the H4M-HR16DE is more than 400 thousand kilometers.
- Igor, Stavropol. Renault Sandero Stepway, second generation, 2016, 28 thousand kilometers on the odometer. The car was taken from the salon in the maximum configuration. After the break-in, the OD flooded the original Elf, the engine, it seems to me, began to work quieter, smoother. Iridium spark plugs, haven't changed yet. Since the mileage is small, I can not say anything about the condition of the chain. Nothing rumbles - already pleases. The automatic transmission also works properly, but sometimes the car jerks are felt at the moment of gear shifting. No more complaints. Masters say that the hatchback engine is able to overcome about 500 thousand kilometers. I think that this is a very real figure, if you do not save on maintenance.
- Mikhail, Voronezh. I still have a new Sandero Stepway, I bought it in the cabin, basic equipment, five-speed mechanics, assembly in 2017. Everyone likes the car: interesting design, high ground clearance, which is relevant for the region in which I live. I measure the oil every 5-7 days, at the service station one master said that this engine can “eat” lubricant. But in reality, everything is in order. I have passed 20 thousand km in a year, now I am flooding Elf 5W30, it feels like the engine has become quieter. There are many examples and acquaintances who have traveled more than 400 thousand kilometers in a car with the same "Nissan" engine.
- Yuri, Kaliningrad. I used to drive Renault Logan, but already in 2010 I moved to Sandero Stepway. I like the car of the first generation. Now on the odometer 210,000 km. I replaced the chain, its resource was 150 thousand kilometers. The masters said that the timing drive could serve longer, but, apparently, I put a lot of load on the engine, because I can’t drive calmly. In terms of dynamics, the H4M is noticeably more cheerful than the K4M and K7M, no matter how 116 horses under the hood. For 15,000 kilometers traveled, I add about 1 liter of oil. Now about all the problems that were during my operation of the car: once, at a load of 2000 revolutions, the phase regulator began to knock. I ended up having to change the filter. The valve was correct. No more problems. According to the resource: reliable engine, mileage is more than 200 thousand, and it is as good as new. The figure of 400 thousand does not seem so sky-high.
- Grigory, Moscow. In 2012, he became the owner of the Renault Sandero Stepway, most recently overcame the mark of 150,000 kilometers. Most of the run in the capital. After about 90 tyk began to add a little oil. Every 8-10 thousand km I change the lubricator, I prefer Elf 5W30. The driving style is neat: I don’t pull from a place, calm and measured movement. The engine did not cause any problems. I haven’t even changed the chain yet, although it’s already necessary in time, but I don’t hear clanging and knocking during the operation of the unit. What is the result? Easily and naturally passed 150 tyk, without problems and special breakdowns. Consumption pleases, as well as the dynamics of the machine. The car will go at least the same amount. Of this I am sure.
The hatchback with a motor installed under the hood, which was jointly developed by engineers from Renault and Nissan, fell in love with many drivers for a reason. Sandero Stepway is good not only for the price and variety of trim levels, the car engine is structurally simple and studied in detail by specialists. According to the manufacturer, its resource is 250 thousand kilometers, but do not confuse the warranty indicator with the actual one.
In practice, cars with an H4M engine cover 400 thousand kilometers. In order for the installation to fully exhaust its resource, it is necessary in every possible way to create optimal conditions for the operation of the engine. There is no need to save on car maintenance and, moreover, to postpone the regulated maintenance for later. It is also important to “feed” the car with high-quality gasoline.
Renault Sandero cars are equipped with power units with a displacement of 1.2, 1.4, and 1.6 liters. At the same time, engines with a volume of 1.6 can be selected as eight or 16-valve. According to their technical characteristics, all power units are reliable and have an impressive motor resource, which is confirmed by the reviews of owners and specialists. Despite this, it is worth noting the most common problems. So, there are often cases when it trips, works unstably during overclocking, etc.
With a volume of 1.149 cubic meters. cm.
This internal combustion (model D4F) is the smallest in terms of volume in Sandero. The power of this power unit is 75 hp. (55 kW) and 5500 rpm. The indicator is 107 Nm at 4250 rpm. The fuel supply mechanism provides for the operation of the injector with. For each of the four cylinders, which are arranged according to the L4 scheme, there are 4 valves. The cylinder diameter is 79.5 mm and the compression ratio is 9.8.
16-valve with a volume of 1.2 liters can only be selected with the second generation Renault Sandero model. (GRM) is equipped with a flexible belt drive, and the design of the power unit itself provides for the presence of two camshafts. Owners should not delay the scheduled replacement of the belt when the end of its regulated operation is coming up, since a break can cause damage to the valves and deformation of the cylinder head.
Feedback from owners of cars with a 1.2 liter engine confirms the lack of vehicle dynamics compared to more powerful options, however, fuel consumption is much less. In their methodological materials and conclusions, the manufacturer's specialists note that the resource of an engine of this class, which is installed on the Renault Sandero 1.2., averages 1 million km. Of course, in practice, this indicator can differ significantly depending on many external factors. One of the signs of significant engine problems is to note cases when it troits or extraneous noises appear.
With a volume of 1.390 cu. cm.
Renault Sandero with 1.4-liter power units represent the first generation of these five-door hatchbacks. The power of these 1.4 liter models is 75 hp. or 55 kW at 5500 rpm. Torque - 112 at 3000 rpm. The number of valves per cylinder is 2, and their arrangement is in-line. According to many owners, these variants of 1.4 liter power units are somewhat more sensitive to fuel quality, unlike other models, while it troit and has unstable idling.
The compression ratio is 9.5:1. The timing mechanism is equipped with a belt, the need to replace which is declared after every 60,000 km. The resource of the 1.4 engine, like most cars of the Renault brand, is about 1 million km. It is worth noting that with a significant mileage and the manifestation of problems (troit, unusually noisy, etc.), experts recommend contacting specialized service stations to examine, first of all, the condition of the drive, since when the belt breaks, in most cases the valves bend and deformation is possible cylinder block covers. The problems of 1.4 liter cars, which are most often encountered by the owners of these cars, are insufficient dynamics during acceleration, cases when it troit, throttle violation, lambda probe malfunctions and others.
With a volume of 1.598 cu. cm.
The described power units, the volume of which is 1.6 liters, were produced in two versions - with 8 and 16 valves. Accordingly, their power indicators also differed and amounted to an eight-valve - 82 hp. s., and for 16 - 102 liters. With. The power of the first types (model K7M) in kW was 60.5 at 5000 rpm (compression ratio 9.5), and the 16s had 75 kW at 5750 rpm (compression ratio 9.8). The cylinder diameter of both variants measured 79.5 mm.
The torque of the eight-valve is 134 Nm at 2800 rpm, 16 valves had 145 Newtons at 3750 rpm. The power units have electronically controlled fuel injection.
The type of drive, like other versions of the power units of Renault Sandero models, provides for a flexible timing belt. 1.6 liter powertrains have the most common drawbacks, such as floating speed when the engine troit, especially during warm-up, as well as dips at idle. The reason for this is problems in the operation of various sensors (especially the idle sensor), malfunctions of the lambda probe, etc.
Power units with 1.6 liters, like the models described above, are equipped with a timing belt. Given this fact, owners should remember that when the service life of this part is exhausted, it may break, which will lead to damage to the working elements. That is why experts recommend contacting a service station in advance to replace the timing belt in advance.
With a volume of 1.998 cu. cm.
This model is unique for the European market, and its release has been established only in Latin America. The car made its debut at an auto show in the capital of Argentina. Renault Sandero 2.0 with the RS prefix is equipped with a 145 horsepower naturally aspirated engine (F4R), whose torque is 198 Nm. The drive is also provided by a belt. The indicator in kW is 107 units. at 4000 rpm. The fuel supply system is multi-point with distribution injection.
The power unit is a 16-valve, and the diameter of each of the four cylinders is 82.7 mm. Maximum - 93 mm. The compression ratio is 11.2. The type of power unit that is installed on this model indicates that its motor resource will not differ from other models. Given that the model is relatively new to the market, it is too early to draw any conclusions about reliability, but given the feedback from experts, its design has been somewhat improved and it should be assumed that the designers have eliminated the shortcomings that were observed in other models.
Opinions of car owners
“I decided to choose Renault with a 1.2 engine. Despite many reviews about the lack of high-torque car, I can note that this model seems optimal for the city. Consumption compared to 1.4 and 1.6 is much more attractive, and there have been no maintenance difficulties yet, only planned replacement of consumables. Sometimes, but apparently, low-quality fuel refueling takes place here.
“A few words about the 1.6 engine (16-tikpannik). Recently, often troit in an unheated state. Masters advise to check the throttle and sensors, which I will do in the near future. In general, no matter how many different opinions I meet, I am satisfied with the car "
“When comparing 1.2 liters with 1.6 or even 1.4, preference, of course, should be given to the latter. 1.2 liters is frankly not enough on the track, this is especially noticeable when overtaking, otherwise, quite reliable engines with serious motor resources.
Renault Sandero Stepway 1.6 8V
Year of issue: 2011
Engine: 1.6
Summer 2011, the manager from the salon "Avtoprodix" in St. Petersburg calls, says he found a refusenik in another salon, he was lucky, he would have waited for the car until about December. As a result, I bought "Petrovsky" from the dealer, picked it up in Petrograd, drove through traffic jams until I got home, delight, joy))) the first car, but I worked a lot, and I just drove different cars ... Basically I will compare with 9 th Lancer.
I’ll say the first thing I noticed is, of course, the suspension, much softer than that of the Japanese, but obviously weaker in corners, it rolls a lot, it’s dumb ... but for our roads, comfort on bumps is better than a sporty character)) At first (approximately up to 3000 km) stupefied the engine when the AC was on, but for a car with 84 hp. this is forgivable, because only from 120 hp. air conditioning ceases to be a burden on the engine ... everything in the car suits, the only thing that does not stop annoying on the highway is still a noisy engine and short gears, and for the city, I think short gears are preferable, because 3rd pulls calmly even from 20 km / h, no need to make unnecessary switches. For the track, of course, they could make the 5th and more authentic. but this is a separate opinion ... A little later about this ..
I left for a year, from breakdowns: the parking brake light on the instrument panel stopped burning, somewhere in the handbrake itself the contact disappeared ... further, for some time on the right passenger doors, when the doors were opened from the inside, the handles for opening the locks did not go back to their original position , I had to press them manually, but after a while everything became normal, something developed or something ...
The first maintenance was carried out a year later, the mileage at that moment was 12,500 km, I went to Metallostroy, to the Petrovsky salon, they did everything in about 1.5-2 hours, paid 6400 rubles, the staff was polite, everything is fine, the only master said that they changed the oil and fuel filters, as well as oil and candles, and that we give you all the old parts, but I didn’t find an oil filter, this moment remained a mystery to me, didn’t they change or dispose of it themselves ??? In general, the handle bulb malfunction was corrected. Everything is fine))
I drive further, the other day I decided to accelerate the car to the maximum in Murmansk, we were driving together, so the car was not very heavy, I was able to bring the speedometer needle to 155 km / h, then they prevented ... but there was a feeling that I would have accelerated to 160 and everything, the engine roars at 5000 rpm or a little less, it would be interesting to know what is the difference with 16kl. motor...
Bottom line: a car for a quiet ride, a city of 60-80 km / h you drive comfortably, a highway of 90-110 km / h, the engine is very noisy faster, it bothers you, honestly ... For your money, a decent car, not everyone likes it, it’s clear who he will buy the same Fabia or Solaris ... for taste and color ... But 100% is much better in all respects than basins ...
Consumption - city 9-10 liters per 100 km, if not heated, highway 7 liters at a speed of 90-110 km / h
By the way, once I did a small off-road test drive: Well, firstly, I was pleasantly surprised by the clearance, I was afraid to tear off the bumper in some places, but if I was not sure, I went out and looked from the side to see if I would catch it, only then I continued to move, as a result, I never hit anything, I tried to drive up a small hill, about 35-40 degrees - the ground, holes and tree roots, I didn’t master it, at the end of the ascent the front wheels slipped, there was not enough all-wheel drive, I had to take a detour)))
In general, whoever likes a car, buy it boldly, leave for 5 years, Logan has already proven himself, and it’s better to buy Stepway, especially since he now has an automatic one!
When I ordered a new Sandero for myself, the manager in Petrovsky sent the order to the head office, then we drove the new Logan and, during the preliminary contract, he received a call from Renault Russia with the news. The news was expressed in the fact that the specification of the machines (letters in the code) was changed. And specifically what happened, he found out only after 2-3 weeks and called me back. The essence of the changes: a new engine, 113 hp He didn’t tell me anything more specific, because.
Did not know. Well, now this news has appeared on the Internet.
Here I sit and drool. The price should increase by 15,000 rubles, and my Sanerik according to the configurator - 708,960 rubles.
Here is a quote from one site:
In the engine range of Renault Logan, Sandero and Sandero Stepway replenishment - now a 16-valve gasoline engine with a volume of 1.6 liters and a power of 113 hp is available for these models. It is only paired with a five-speed manual transmission. Claimed fuel consumption is 6.6 liters. It has not yet been announced when the new items will go on sale.
The HR16 engine, new for the line of French state employees, was developed by Alliance specialists, and its production was launched at the AVTOVAZ facilities in Togliatti.
According to another site, we learn that this engine is removed from the Lada Xray:
According to Kolesa.ru, dealers received an information letter from AvtoVAZ, in which the manufacturer warned about the cessation of production of 110-horsepower Lada Xray modifications.
It is assumed that with the departure of the Lada Xray with the Nissan HR16 engine, the list of configurations with the VAZ 16-valve engine with a capacity of 106 hp will be expanded, in particular, the Top version and additional option packages will appear.
For what reason the company decided to abandon the installation of HR16 on Lada Xray is unknown.
It is not yet known when dealers will stop accepting orders for 110-horsepower modifications. According to the press service of AVTOVAZ, today the model with the HR16 engine remains on the conveyor.
Googling, we find data on this motor:
The Renault-Nissan H4M-HR16DE engine is an evolution of the vintage K4M, replacing the QG16DE in the Nissan lineup. The motor is not bad, it is not demanding on gasoline, with the recommended 95th, you can also pour 92. The timing system uses a chain, here it is quite reliable and its early stretching will not bother you. There is a system for changing the valve timing, the phase shifter is installed on the intake shaft, an electronic throttle is used, but the valve clearances on the HR16DE need to be adjusted, there are no hydraulic compensators. The gaps are regulated by the selection of the pusher, approximately once every 80-100 thousand km. The noise and knock of the engine is the main sign of an ambulance trip for adjustment.
This motor has been modernized, camshafts have been changed, two nozzles are now installed on each cylinder, fuel economy has increased, power has increased slightly, idle speed has decreased, the engine began to comply with Euro 5 requirements and other, less significant, transformations.
Let's talk about malfunctions and ways to repair them on the HR16DE-H4M.
1. Engine whistle. As with many Nissan engines, this whistle is nothing more than the sound of an alternator belt, the problem is solved by tightening it, but if there is nowhere to pull it, then replacing the belt.
2. Engine stalls. Here the problem is in the ignition unit relay, for this malfunction Nissan recalled a batch of cars. With this malfunction, you run the risk of stalling in the middle of the road and not the fact that you will start up. The problem is solved by ordering a new ignition unit relay.
3. Burnout of the exhaust pipe ring. Symptoms: at medium speeds when accelerating, a more angry sound is heard.
4. Engine vibration. Usually, this is a symptom of the approaching death of the right mount of the HR16DE-H4M engine. Replacement will solve all issues.
In addition, the HR16DE-H4M engine does not start well and stalls in severe frost (from -15 C), you can change the candles, start it with gas, this will rectify the situation a little, but in general, this is such an unpleasant feature of the engine.
On the CVT, jolts are felt when shifting.
Summing up, the HR16DE-H4M is quite an ordinary engine in its class, no worse, but no better than its analogues, a kind of reduced version of the MR20DE. Is it worth taking a car with such a motor? If you are a calm person and it’s not for you to drive, of course it’s worth it, otherwise look at more powerful engines.
Characteristics of the Nissan-Renault HR16DE-H4M engine
Manufactured by Atsuta Plant, Oppama Plant, Shonan Plant, Aguascalientes Planta, Nissan Motor Manufacturing UK, Nissan Motor Iberica S.A., Dongfeng Motor Company
- Engine brand - HR16DE / H4M
- Years of issue - 2006-present.
- Cylinder block material - aluminum
- Power system - injector
- Number of cylinders - 4
- Valves per cylinder - 4
- Piston stroke, mm - 83.6
- Cylinder diameter, mm - 78
- Compression ratio - 9.5
- Engine capacity, cc - 1598
- Engine power, hp / rpm - 110-117 / 6000
- Torque, Nm / rpm - 153/4400
- Environmental standards Euro - 4/5
Consumables
- Fuel consumption, l / 100 km - 7
- Oil consumption, gr. / 1000 km - up to 500
- Engine oil - 0W-20, 5W-30
- Oil change is carried out, km - 15000 (better than 7500)
The engine was installed by Nissan Note, Nissan Tiida, Nissan Qashqai, Nissan Sentra, Nissan Juke, Lada Vesta, Nissan Micra, Nissan Wingroad, Nissan Cube, Nissan Bluebird Sylphy, Nissan Latio, Nissan Grand Livina, Nissan Versa, Nissan NV200
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