Renault Logan 1

The number of structurally simple, cheap and at the same time young cars in the secondary market is very limited. Reno Logan is almost uncompetitive.

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The number of structurally simple, cheap and at the same time young cars in the secondary market is very limited. Reno Logan is almost uncompetitive.

During production, the Logan was upgraded twice. In 2006, it was slightly retouched, and in 2008, the changes were already more significant: updated bumpers, headlights and grille. Also slightly refreshed the interior – there was a new center console.

Bodywork

The quality of anti-corrosion protection of the body, unfortunately, is not the highest. This is indirectly indicated by a fairly short warranty for paintwork - only 3 years and 6 years from through corrosion. Initially, only the front and rear wings, the hood and the frame of the windshield were subjected to galvanization. At the end of 2007, the doors, trunk lid and roof were further galvanized.

However, rust foci can sometimes be found under door seals, in the roof area, on the windshield frame, on the lower edge of the doors and trunk lid, under the hatch of the fuel tank neck. It should be emphasized that this problem concerns only individual copies. Many owners still do not report any problems with paintwork, although the body is quickly overgrown with chips.

When finishing the interior, materials of the lowest quality are used: the smell, ascetic design and creaking are annoying. Buying a car at such a low price, you have to accept it. However, hard plastic is quite resistant to wear, and the presence of a large number of deep scratches and scuffs is a sign of careless operation. Fortunately, the panels are easily cleaned of dirt.

Walking

For Russian roads, Logan is very suitable because it has a large ground clearance. This not only facilitates movement over very poor coatings, but also protects the bottom and the nodes located there from damage.

The suspension is based on simple and reliable solutions borrowed from the Renault Clio II. On the front axle is a simple McPherson scheme, behind is an unmaintained beam. The transverse stability stabilizer until 2009 was relied only on machines equipped with GUR, and after that, the Avtoframos completely abandoned its use.

The endurance of individual elements of the suspension is not too high, but the cost of repair is small. In particular, we are talking about ball supports, which sometimes have to be changed after 50,000 km. Bearings, shock absorbers and springs serve more than 100-150 thousand km, but they are easily available and are among the cheapest on the market. Approximately the same resource have and original hub bearings (about 2 000 rubles). Quality analogues of proven manufacturers, as a rule, go longer.

The steering mechanism does not acquire excessive backlash even with a large mileage. But after 150 000 km can leak sensor power steering (from 500 rubles). The braking system is reliable and very cheap to maintain.

Engines

All engines are from Renault stables – so there is no need to be afraid of problems with their maintenance and repair. In addition, spare parts are always available. The most preferred base gasoline atmospheric 1. 4 8V and its more powerful modification 1. 6 8V. These engines have a large resource, well tolerate the installation of gas equipment and are cheap to repair. In the process of operation, there are only minor ailments: fogging of the valve timing drive cover, leakage of the crankshaft glands and episodic failures in the operation of sensors and ignition coils. It is quite good and more advanced in technical terms 1. 6 16V. Additional costs will require replacing the HRM belt (twice as expensive as version 1.6 8V) and faulty ignition coils – one for each cylinder. 1.6 16V is also well suited for gas, but if someone is looking for a car specifically for LPG installation, then it is better to choose an 8-valve version. After 100,000 km of run may require replacement of the thermostat, coolant temperature sensor, idle regulator and rubbed gas cable. When replacing the belt, one should not forget that the pump life is estimated at 180-200 thousand km. The cost of a new pump is about 2 000 rubles. The most economical, of course, diesel versions - 1. 5 dCi 65, 68 and 86 hp. They were available on European Logans under the Dacia sign. dCi is well known for its low fuel consumption, which regardless of power varies from 4.5 to 6.5 l / 100 km. 86-horsepower diesel differs intercooler, turbocharger with variable geometry and other injection system.

Transmission

Some instances with manual transmission upset relatively rapid wear of the gear selection mechanism, others damage bearings and synchronizers. But these cases are non-systemic and are not the rule.

Clutch resource over 150,000 km. And the cost of a new set with a squeeze bearing and a basket in the region of 4,500 rubles.

The most unpleasant defect is the flow of oil through the anther of the left inner SRUS. The disease is detected after 100,000 km. Mechanics recommend changing the drive in the collection. The cost of the original is about 24 000 rubles, and the analogue is 3,500 rubles. Often, after installing a poor-quality drive, the problem returns. Some services are taken for the restoration of the original drive.

Automatic transmission was offered in 2010. It is a well-known 4-speed automatic AL4/DP0. The French box became famous for its problems, in particular, premature wear of hydrovalves - when running 60-100 thousand km. In fact, none of the owners of Renault Logan have faced serious malfunctions. The main thing is to update the oil in a timely manner - every 60,000 km.

Electrician.

Electricity has birth sores. In particular, the steering switch of light modes and wipers fails, and the contact ring of airbags wears out. After three to five years, contact connectors begin to oxidize, which leads to episodic malfunctions in the operation of various sensors.

Model history

2004 – premiere: initially only petrol versions, a year later diesel versions appeared.

Typical problems and malfunctions

The first Renault Logan uses most of the design solutions used in the Renault Clio and Symbol. Consequently, most of the faults are very well known to Renault owners.

• In gasoline engines, especially those equipped with LPG, the ignition coils quickly fail.

• After 100,000 km, the first small oil leaks are observed, both petrol and diesel versions.

• A typical problem of older copies is the wear of gearbox synchronizers.

• Hard plastic in the cabin easily scratches when negligently operated.

• In gasoline versions equipped with HBO, rust quite quickly "eats" the exhaust system.

Recommendations

The most reliable are gasoline versions, especially 8-valve 1.4 and 1.6 liters. There are no concerns about well-groomed and timely serviced diesel modifications with a real mileage of less than 60,000 km.

Should be avoided

• diesel cars with a large mileage. After 100,000 km, they can be expensive to maintain.

• gasoline cars, long-term operated on gas. It is better to purchase Logan without LPG and then mount the system.

Bodywork

• The quality of anti-corrosion protection of the body, unfortunately, is not the highest.
• This is indirectly indicated by a fairly short warranty for paintwork - only 3 years and 6 years from through corrosion.
• However, rust foci can sometimes be found under door seals, in the roof area, on the windshield frame, on the lower edge of the doors and trunk lid, under the hatch of the fuel tank neck.
• It should be emphasized that this problem concerns only individual copies.
• Many owners still do not report any problems with paintwork, although the body is quickly overgrown with chips.
• However, hard plastic is quite resistant to wear, and the presence of a large number of deep scratches and scuffs is a sign of careless operation.

Walking

• The transverse stability stabilizer until 2009 was relied only on machines equipped with GUR, and after that, the Avtoframos completely abandoned its use.
• The endurance of individual elements of the suspension is not too high, but the cost of repair is small.
• Quality analogues of proven manufacturers, as a rule, go longer.
• The steering mechanism does not acquire excessive backlash even with a large mileage.
• But after 150 000 km can leak sensor power steering (from 500 rubles).

Engines

• All engines are from Renault stables – so there is no need to be afraid of problems with their maintenance and repair.
• These engines have a large resource, well tolerate the installation of gas equipment and are cheap to repair.
• In the process of operation, there are only minor ailments: fogging of the valve timing drive cover, leakage of the crankshaft glands and episodic failures in the operation of sensors and ignition coils.
• Additional costs will require replacement of the belt timing (twice as expensive as for version 1).
• When replacing the belt, one should not forget that the pump life is estimated at 180-200 thousand km.
• However, it should be remembered that you should not abuse the increase in performance, since 60-horsepower diesel engines are equipped with a manual gearbox JR3, designed to transmit 160 Nm of torque.
• 5 dCi – problematic and expensive nozzles and not too durable liners.

Transmission

• Some instances with manual transmission upset relatively rapid wear of the gear selection mechanism, others damage bearings and synchronizers.
• The most unpleasant defect is the flow of oil through the anther of the left inner SRUS. The disease is detected after 100,000 km.
• Mechanics recommend changing the drive in the assembly.
• Often, after installing a poor-quality drive, the problem returns.
• Some services are taken for the restoration of the original drive.
• The French box became famous for its problems, in particular, premature wear of hydrovalves - when running 60-100 thousand km.
• In fact, none of the owners of Renault Logan have faced serious malfunctions.

Electrician.

• In particular, the steering switch of light modes and wipers fails, and the contact ring of airbags wears out.

Typical problems and malfunctions

• Consequently, most of the faults are very well known to Renault owners.
• - A typical problem of older copies is the wear of gearbox synchronizers.
• In gasoline versions equipped with HBO, rust quite quickly "eats" the exhaust system.

Renault Logan is the ideal choice for people who are afraid of the risks associated with the use of more prestigious and at the same time older cars (based on a comparable price range). To reduce the likelihood of unexpected maintenance costs, it is advisable to look at the 8-valve versions of engines with a capacity of 1.4 and 1.6 liters.

• The number of structurally simple, cheap and at the same time young cars in the secondary market is very limited.
• Body: The quality of anti-corrosion protection of the body, unfortunately, is not the highest.
• Driving: Stabilizer of transverse stability until 2009 was relied only on machines equipped with GUR, and then on the "Avtoframos" and completely abandoned its use.
• Engines: All engines are from Renault stables - so there is no need to be afraid of problems with their maintenance and repair.
• Transmission: Some instances with manual transmissions are upset by the relatively rapid wear of the gear selection mechanism, others by the damage of bearings and synchronizers.
• Electricity: In particular, the steering switch of light modes and wipers fails, and the contact ring of airbags wears out.
• 2004 – premiere: initially only petrol versions, a year later diesel versions appeared.
• Typical problems and malfunctions: Consequently, most faults are very well known to Renault owners.

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