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!

Engine Renault K7M 710/800 1.6 8V

Renault Logan 1.6 engine characteristics

Manufactured by Automobile Dacia
Years of production - K7M 710 (2004 - 2010), K7M 800 (2010 - present)
Make \\ Engine type Renault Logan - K7M
Cylinder block material - cast iron
Power system - injector
Type - in-line
Number of cylinders - 4
Valves per cylinder - 2
Piston stroke - 80.5 mm
Cylinder diameter - 79.5 mm
Compression ratio - 9.5
Engine capacity - 1598 cm3.
Power - 86 hp /5500 rpm
Torque - 128Nm / 3000 rpm
Fuel - 92
Environmental standards - Euro 3
Fuel consumption — city 10 l. | track 5.8 l. | mixed 7.2 l/100 km
Oil consumption - up to 0.5 l / 1000 km
Engine oil Renault Logan:
5W-40
5W-30
Oil change every 7500 km.

Motor resource of the Logan 1.6 engine:
1. According to the plant - 400 thousand (unofficially, according to the tests of the plant)
2. In practice - 400+ thousand km

TUNING
Potential - unknown
Without loss of resource - unknown

The engine was installed on:
Renault Logan
Renault Sandero
Lada Largus

Faults and engine repair Renault Logan / Sandero 1.6 K7M

Engine Renault Logan K7M 710 1.6 l. 86 HP nothing more than a regular K7J 1.4 liter, only with an increased piston stroke (from 70 to 80.5 mm), of course, the height of the block slightly increased, the clutch had a larger diameter, the flywheel increased and the shape of the gearbox housing changed. Structurally, the Logan 1.6 liter engine, like its low-volume counterpart, has the same archaic design of the middle of the last century with rocker arms and a strange oil pump drive system from lower-mounted Renault engines of the 60s. In spite of everything, with a careful attitude to the engine, service and maintenance, oil changes 2 times more often than according to the instructions, it is very, very reliable, according to in-plant data, the Logan 1.6 engine life is about 400 thousand km, in practice the engine drove a little more .
In 2010, the K7M 710 was replaced with the K7M 800, the motor was strangled, pulled up to the Euro-4 environmental standard, the power decreased to 83 hp, there were no design changes.
The disadvantages of the K7M are the same as those of the K7J 1.4 engine, high fuel consumption, often at idle speed starts to float, constantly (once every 20-30 thousand km) you need to adjust the valves, there were no hydraulic compensators, timing drive belt, when the belt breaks at Logan 1.6, the valve bends, so we change the belt every 60 thousand km. All the same leaks of the crankshaft oil seal. The motor is noisy and vibrates. According to the design of the Renault Logan 1.6 engine and where the engine number is located, the information is set out in the article "motor K7J“, which, apart from the volume and related changes, has no other changes. It also describes all the faults and their causes. Speaking about which Renault Logan engine is better than 1.4 or 1.6 8 valve, take 1.6 ... the engine is the same, but the low-volume engine is very weak.
An engine was also created on the basis of the K7M K4M with a 16 valve cylinder head and other significant innovations, the power of such a motor is much higher and if you choose (for example, Logan, Sandero), always take it, you will not regret it.

Engine tuning Renault Logan K7M 1.6

Chip tuning engine Renault Logan

Logan K7M 800 engine, you can remove the catalyst, restore its original power of 86 hp, put the exhaust and flash the sport firmware, maybe add a couple more horses, but nothing will change significantly, except for fuel consumption, now your engine will eat more))

Compressor and turbine for Logan 1.6

The installation of a turbocharger and a compressor is described using the example of a 1.4 liter engine, and all this is 1 in 1 applicable to 1.6 liters. Engine power Logan 1.6 will be an average of 5-10 hp. more with the same approach. Looking ahead ... you will not be able to achieve great power.

In our country, it differs little from Logan engines and the Stepway version. Cars use the same engine range and gearboxes. It is a pity that more power units are not available to our consumers. Indeed, in other markets today with Renault Sandero they offer very interesting engines, for example, a gasoline turbocharged three-cylinder (!) engine with a chain drive, two camshafts and a displacement of only 0.9 liters (90 hp). The newest unit in our photo. In addition, in Russia there is no diesel 1.5 liter dci engine, it is installed on Sandero in many countries of the world. We can only meet him on the Duster.

The first Renault Sandero in our country received three gasoline power units, these are 8-valve versions with a working volume of 1.4 and 1.6 liters. Plus a 16-valve engine. All motors are structurally connected. The first two differ only in the piston stroke. Actually, if the Sandero 1.4 engine has a piston stroke of 70 mm, then the Sandero 1.6 engine has a piston stroke of 80.5 mm.

The 16-valve engine has a different cylinder head with two camshafts. In addition, the 1.6-liter Sandero 16-valve engine has hydraulic compensators in the cylinder head that automatically adjust the thermal clearance of the valves. For 8-valve units, it is necessary to periodically adjust the valve clearances manually. All 3 engines have a cast-iron cylinder block, an aluminum block head, and a belt in the timing drive. Further, the detailed characteristics of the first generation Sandero engines.

Engine Renault Sandero 1.4 MPi 75 hp (model K7J) characteristics, fuel consumption, dynamics

• Working volume - 1390 cm3
• Number of cylinders - 4
• Number of valves - 8
• Cylinder diameter - 79.5 mm
• Piston stroke - 70 mm
• Power hp / kW - 75/56 at 5500 rpm
• Torque - 112 Nm at 3000 rpm
• Maximum speed - 162 kilometers per hour
• Acceleration to the first hundred - 13 seconds
• Fuel consumption in the city - 9.2 liters
• Combined fuel consumption - 6.8 liters
• Fuel consumption on the highway - 5.5 liters

Engine Renault Sandero 1.6 MPi 87 hp (model K7M) characteristics, fuel consumption, dynamics

• Working volume - 1598 cm3
• Number of cylinders - 4
• Number of valves - 8
• Cylinder diameter - 79.5 mm
• Piston stroke - 80.5 mm
• Power hp / kW - 87/64 at 5500 rpm
• Torque - 128 Nm at 3000 rpm
• Maximum speed - 175 kilometers per hour
• Acceleration to the first hundred - 11.5 seconds
• Fuel consumption in the city - 10 liters
• Combined fuel consumption - 7.2 liters
• Fuel consumption on the highway - 5.7 liters

Renault Sandero 1.6 16V 102 hp engine (K4M model) characteristics, fuel consumption, dynamics

• Working volume - 1598 cm3
• Number of cylinders - 4
• Number of valves - 16
• Cylinder diameter - 79.5 mm
• Piston stroke - 80.5 mm
• Power hp / kW - 102/75 at 5700 rpm
• Torque - 145 Nm at 3750 rpm
• Maximum speed - 180 kilometers per hour
• Acceleration to the first hundred - 10.5 seconds
• Fuel consumption in the city - 9.4 liters
• Combined fuel consumption - 7.1 liters
• Fuel consumption on the highway - 5.8 liters

Second generation Renault Sandero lost the 1.4 liter engine. The 1.6 engine was adjusted to Euro-5 environmental standards, as a result, the power decreased from 87 horses to 82 hp. The new Sandero and Sandero Stepway also have a 16-valve engine. But the most interesting engine that Sandero didn’t have before is gasoline 16-valve with a working volume of only 1.2 liters. There is little information about the new engine for our country.

But we already know a few things. Factory index of the new motor Sandero 1.2 D4F, power is 75 hp. As a timing drive belt. Despite the fact that the engine is 4-cylinder and 16-valve, there is only one camshaft. In the design of the engine, more precisely in the cylinder head, there is a rather interesting mechanism that allows one camshaft to be controlled with 16 valves. In the head of the motor there is a mass of rocker arms, on which the camshaft cams run, and already the rocker arms open the valves. Another feature of the engine Sandero 1.2 It can be considered the need for periodic adjustment of the thermal clearances of the valves. That is, this unit does not have any hydraulic lifters. Further more detailed characteristics of the new motor.

Engine Renault Sandero 1.2 16V 75 hp (model D4F) characteristics, fuel consumption, dynamics

• Working volume - 1149 cm3
• Number of cylinders - 4
• Number of valves - 16
• Cylinder diameter - 69.0 mm
• Stroke - 76.8 mm
• Power hp / kW - 75/55 at 5500 rpm
• Torque - 107 Nm at 4250 rpm
• Maximum speed - 156 kilometers per hour
• Acceleration to the first hundred - 14.5 seconds
• Fuel consumption in the city - 7.7 liters
• Fuel consumption in the combined cycle - 6 liters
• Fuel consumption on the highway - 5.1 liters

Due to the small volume, the new 1.2-liter engine is very economical. However, it is worth considering that the dynamics with such an engine will not impress you very much. Acceleration of hundreds in 14.5 seconds. Actually, if you prefer a calm driving style, then Sandero 1.2 is your option. Fuel consumption of 6-7 liters is quite real.

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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When buying a new Renault Stepway, you need to understand that an economy class car, even if just from the factory, will in any case require certain modifications and investments. Therefore, those wishing to purchase this car can think about buying a used version. This is quite justified, because. the difference in price will be noticeable, and with the money saved you can make a reliable car out of Stepway for almost any life event, whose quality will surpass even the quality of new copies from the factory.

Weaknesses Renault Sandero Stepway 2008-2014 release

• Engine;
• transmission;
• Body;
• Chassis;
• Salon.

Let's take a closer look now:

Engine.

Renault Stepway is equipped with low-power engines, 16 and 8 valves. The thrust of the first is frankly “not enough”, because. the car is quite heavy, and the motor itself is rather weak. The second engine is better suited for city driving, but significantly increases fuel consumption. For example, in winter in urban conditions, a car can consume up to 12 liters of gasoline.

It is advisable to change the timing belt approximately every 60 thousand km, and the parts of the gas distribution mechanism are changed as a set.

A common problem with a gasoline engine is the thermostat wedge, which causes the engine to run at the wrong temperature.

Transmission.

A manual transmission is placed only on an eight-valve engine.

An automatic 4-speed gearbox is not the best choice. RPMs are high at high speeds, which increases fuel consumption. Gears are short, owners complain about frequent switching.

Like any modern machine, the box is one of the weakest points of Renault Sandero Stepway 2008-2014. It overheats easily and can break at any time. Repairs have to be carried out approximately every 100,000 km.

Opinions about the robot are completely opposite. Someone claims that this is the best choice, others advise not to even think about purchasing it. In any case, nothing more reliable than a manual transmission has yet been invented.

The design solution of the front bumper is such that when driving in snowy conditions, large amounts of snow collect on the grille and under the bumper.

Chassis.

The Sandero Stepway suspension itself is tenacious due to its simplicity. But when choosing this car, it is necessary to take into account such a feature as easy breakdowns into a skid when cornering at relatively high speeds. This problem is due to the ratio of the height of the car to its length. In principle, this is a sore point of the first generation Renault Sandero Stepway, because. in the 2nd generation, the drift problem was almost completely solved.

The lack of all-wheel drive is also a big disadvantage for the hatchback. Without it, the operation of a car outside the city becomes much more complicated, and even in urban conditions it can be difficult without this function.

A classic sore of a fairly simple and tenacious suspension is shock absorbers, which are extremely sensitive to poor coverage.

The steering rack does not differ in longevity, which is aggravated by the fact that it is treated exclusively by using parts from other cars, or by searching for “native” parts at disassembly.

A significant drawback of the 1st generation Renault Sandero Stepway is its interior. Made of cheap plastic, it does not create a feeling of coziness and comfort at all, and the dullness and fading of the design drive many drivers into depression. The plastic itself is easy to scratch, it is similar in quality to Loganovsky. Interior elements are easily overwritten, to maintain a decent look, it is advisable to put covers on the chairs.

The seats are short and uncomfortable, and the driver's and front passenger's seats are not height adjustable, making it difficult to travel long distances. The armrest does not provide driver comfort, but rather interferes.

Disadvantages Renault Sandero Stepway 1st generation

1. Minimum sound insulation;
2. Weak acceleration dynamics, overtaking can be difficult;
3. The instrument panel is illuminated in orange. Many car enthusiasts prefer calmer neutral colors;
4. Although in general the paintwork cannot be called of poor quality, one must be prepared that chips may appear on the thresholds;
5. Small trunk capacity. When unfolding the rear seat, there is enough space, but a long trip with a lot of things will be difficult;
6. Small resource of door seals. At sub-zero temperatures, gum can burst;
7. Strong windage at high speeds;
8. The turn indicator indicates the very fact of the maneuver being made, but does not specify which turn signal is on. A trifle, but this does not suit many motorists;
9. Poor location of control buttons, the need to reach for them;
10. A significant disadvantage is the short wiper blades, which do not save in heavy rain;
11. Uninformative fuel gauge;
12. Poor quality carpets. When cleaning, a large amount of pile flies from them, which causes certain inconveniences;
13. The Russian assembly leaves much to be desired;
14. A small number of diesel cars, while in terms of their qualities diesel engines are in many ways superior to gasoline ones;
15. Wheels are too soft. You can mash the disc even on a small bump.

Conclusion.

The reviews of Renault Stepway owners are quite contradictory. This car belongs to the economy class, so you should not expect maximum unpretentiousness from it. This car can be safely called a variation of Logan, only in a different body. They have many common shortcomings, but at the same time, the disadvantages with which it is endowed are corrected quite easily and relatively cheaply, which smooths them out somewhat. In general, this car is quite good in terms of price-quality ratio, and with proper care, it will serve the owner faithfully for more than one year.

P.S.: Dear car owners, if you have noticed systematic malfunctions of any parts, assemblies of this car model, please report it in the comments below.

Was last modified: October 24th, 2018 by Administrator

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6 posts per article “ Sore spots and shortcomings Renault Sandero Stepway”

1. Alex

   Weak acceleration dynamics, overtaking can be difficult; - to overtake you have to switch to a lower gear, and in the heat turn off the air conditioner
   Thermostat - replaced twice in five years.
   Steering column switch left side - replacement under warranty, plus 1 repair after warranty

2. Victor

   For those who are interested. Renault sandero stepway 2012, mileage 70,000 km. the car is serviced in a dealer showroom, all maintenance is timely and according to their rules. But besides this: Replacement of ball joints 3 times, replacement of steering tips 2 times, replacement of rubber bands and stabilizer struts and rear silent blocks 1 time, replacement of the exhaust system 1 time, replacement of the ignition distributor 1 time, repair of the wiring of the left fog lamp (rotted) 1 time, replacement of the thermostat 1 time. The exhaust system mounts were digested 4 times (2 times in front of the catalyst and 2 times in the resonator area). 1 time air conditioning repair (broken gasket in the radiator area). The light bulb in the rear window heating button burned out, the driver's window winds up. At 50,000, the replacement of the front brake discs (the pads were changed twice) and the battery. The seat attachment points in the cabin are rusting (twice cleaned and painted). You can say this is such an owner, but I have a second car (Japanese) with a mileage of 150,000 km and it didn’t have all of the above (except for replacing the battery) and even replacing the brake discs was only 140,000 km for the first time.