Renault Fluence

Renault Fluence appeared on the domestic market in 2010. The French sedan was assembled in Russia at the Moscow plant "Avtoframos" and in Turkey. In addition, the model was assembled in Argentina, India, Malaysia and South Korea. Technically, Fluence is almost identical to Meghan’s third, and they are built on the same platform – Renailt-Nissan C.

Engines

In the arsenal of official Renault Fluence only gasoline atmospherics: volume of 1.6 liters (106 hp /K4M and 116 hp /H4M) and 2.0 liters (138 hp /M4R). Diesel versions were also available in Europe, with 1.5 and 1.6 dCi. In the secondary market, diesel modifications are not found. the 2-liter engine and the 1.6-liter H4M have a reliable chain-type valve timing drive. K4M is equipped with a belt-drive valve timing with a service interval of 60,000 km (5,000 rubles per set). 1.6-liter K4M has received the most widespread. Its vulnerable place is the phase regulator, which wears out after 100-120 thousand km. First there is a characteristic crack, and then - failures in traction and engine failures. The cost of a new phaser is 5,000 rubles. It is recommended to update it with a second replacement of the belt of the timing – 120,000 km. One of the mysterious phenomena that occurs with Renault Fluence is the difficulty of starting a cold engine after a long parking. When contacting the service, dealers refashioned the engine ECU, cleaned the throttle, changed the nozzles and spark plugs. But preventive treatments did not help everyone. Problems with the launch can occur due to the burnt fuse of the starter, retracting the relay or even the starter itself (6,000 rubles). After 50-80,000 km, you often have to change the thermostat. It is wedged, or it begins to leak, which leads to mixing the oil with antifreeze. The cost of a new part is about 5 000 rubles. Sometimes begins to fool the sensor of the fuel level, which changes in the assembly with a gasoline pump (from 16 000 rubles). In addition, the crankshaft can leak.

Transmission

Renault Fluence with a 1.6-liter engine was equipped with a 5-speed manual transmission (JH3) or a 4-speed automatic (AL4/DP0). After restyling, it was replaced by a variator (JF015). 2-liter engine was combined with a 6-speed mechanics or a variator. The main claim to the “mechanics” is jiggling at the start after a long movement in traffic. Dealers updated the clutch set under warranty if the mileage did not exceed the mark of 30,000 km. According to them, the problem is in the clutch disc, which the manufacturer later upgraded. After the replacement, the problem often reappeared. However, attention may require the main clutch cylinder or the squeezable bearing. After 80-100 thousand km, some owners note the appearance of extraneous noise in the manual transmission. Mechanics claim that this is a feature of its work - howling bearings. In winter, after night parking, it often becomes tight or the gear lever does not move. The reason is the freezing of moisture that fell under the shirt of the cable. Drying and lubricating the node relieves the problem for a short time. The cable is better to replace - 4000 rubles. Owners of automatic transmissions often complain of tremors when switching. The problem appears after 20 – 30 thousand km. The culprit is an electromagnetic pressure modulation valve. To 100-150 thousand km through its replacement pass almost all machines. The cost of the procedure is about 15 000 rubles. With regular oil renewal, the automatic transmission will serve until the overhaul of 300-350 thousand km. The variator bothered the owners no less. Sometimes he would start creaking, grunting and gnashing. The problem was known to the manufacturer.

Walking

The suspension of Fluence, like most modern cars, can creak in the cold. More often than not, it's the stabiliser bushing.

After 30 – 50 thousand km often broke anther anterior depreciation pillars. Dealers made a replacement provided that the mileage at the time of treatment did not exceed 30,000 km. As a substitute, the anthers of the racks from VAZ 2110 are ideally suited, and as a breaker - an analogue from VAZ 2108. The shock absorbers themselves serve more than 100-150 thousand km.

The front levers (from 3 000 rubles per piece) may require replacement after 60-100 thousand km. Sailenblocks fail, and later - ball supports.

Due to the defect in the area of the slate connection, some owners faced the appearance of knocks, giving to the wheel when driving irregularities. The steering rack sometimes starts knocking after 100-150 thousand km.

It is worth noting several unpleasant cases that have occurred with 2-liter Fluences in winter. At the most inopportune moment, the brakes refused - the brake pedal "stand up with a stake." The reason is freezing of the brake valve of the vacuum hose. Dealers as a countermeasure put on the hose additional casing. The Fluence braking system with a 1.6 liter engine differs slightly - no such incidents have been recorded with it.

Body and salon

Over time, the trunk lid begins to wipe the paint coating of the rear bumper. Dealers recognize the case as a guarantee and repaint problem places. Also, many people notice the appearance of scuffs from the seals of the rear doors.

Chromium on the back emblem can "swell" after the first winter. Similar problems are found on the front emblem, the lower lining of the radiator grille and PTF linings.

The salon soon begins to creak. The rattle appears in the area of the seat belt and front head restraints. The steering wheel sometimes climbed already in the first year of operation. And in winter, leather inserts on the front seats often burst.

A “winter drop” from the ceiling plafond or front visors for a modern car is not uncommon. A similar phenomenon is observed here.

Other problems and malfunctions

During winter, many people complain of a “freezing” left leg. One possible reason is the gap between the ducts, through which cold air penetrates.

The motor of the fan of the heater (from 3,500 rubles) can fail after 100-150 thousand km. Soon the boot opening button will be given up.

The standard radio often “gluts”: it turns off, resets the settings, spits out or does not read the disks, or turns off the speakers. However, many complain about the poor reception of radio stations, and after 5-6 years can start to climb the buttons on the tape.

In general, small electrical failures are no stranger to Fluence. Most often, everything is cured by a banal ignition switch off, well, or a battery plug lift.

Engines

• It is recommended to update it with a second replacement of the belt of the timing – 120,000 km.
• Problems with the launch can occur due to the burnt fuse of the starter, retracting the relay or even the starter itself (6,000 rubles).
• In addition, the crankshaft can leak.
• Later the problem was solved - a more powerful bolt was installed.

Transmission

• According to them, the problem is in the clutch disc, which the manufacturer later upgraded.
• After the replacement, the problem often reappeared.
• The reason is the freezing of moisture that fell under the shirt of the cable.
• Drying and lubricating the node relieves the problem for a short time. The cable is better to replace - 4000 rubles.
• Owners of automatic transmissions often complain of tremors when switching. The problem appears after 20 – 30 thousand km.
• The culprit is an electromagnetic pressure modulation valve. To 100,000-150 thousand.
• With regular oil renewal, the automatic transmission will serve until the overhaul of 300-350 thousand km.
• The problem was known to the manufacturer.

Walking

• Due to the defect in the area of the slate connection, some owners faced the appearance of knocks, giving to the wheel when driving irregularities.
• At the most inopportune moment, the brakes refused - the brake pedal "stand up with a stake."

Body and salon

• Dealers recognize the case as a guarantee and repaint problem places.
• Also, many people notice the appearance of scuffs from the seals of the rear doors.
• Similar problems are found on the front emblem, the lower lining of the radiator grille and PTF linings.

Other problems and malfunctions

• During winter, many people complain of a “freezing” left leg.
• The standard radio often “gluts”: it turns off, resets the settings, spits out or does not read the disks, or turns off the speakers.
• However, many complain about the poor reception of radio stations, and after 5-6 years can start to climb the buttons on the tape.

Many units, such as the engine and gearboxes, were used on the second generation Renault Megan, and after the modernization installed on the new model. Apparently, the work on improving the units was done hastily and not deeply enough, since some of the "sicknesses" migrated from there.

• Engines: Start problems can also arise due to a burnt-out starter fuse, retracting relays or even the starter itself (6,000 rubles). After 50-80,000 km, you often have to change the thermostat.
• Transmission: From their words - a problem in the clutch disc, which the manufacturer later upgraded.
• Driving: Due to a defect in the area of the slate connection, some owners faced the appearance of knocks, giving to the wheel when driving irregularities.
• Body and salon: Dealers recognize the case as a guarantee and repaint problem places.
• Other problems and malfunctions: The standard tape recorder often “gluts”: it turns off, resets the settings, spits out or does not read the disks, or turns off the speakers.

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