Change Car Glow Plugs Dacia Logan
Change Car Glow Plugs
| Estimated time | 0h45 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~75£ |
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Vehicles |
Logan I 2005-2013 5
Logan II 2013-2020 7
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What is the role of Dacia Logan glow plugs?
Glow plugs are used in diesel engines to preheat the combustion chamber before starting, particularly in cold weather. Unlike petrol engines that use spark plugs to ignite the fuel, diesel engines rely on compression ignition. Modern glow plugs also remain active after starting to reduce emissions and noise during the warm-up phase.
When should you change your Dacia Logan glow plugs?
Generally, glow plugs last between 80,000 and 160,000 km. Symptoms of failing glow plugs include: difficulty starting in cold weather, white or grey exhaust smoke on start-up, rough idle during warm-up, the glow plug warning light remaining illuminated, and increased fuel consumption.
How do I know if the Dacia Logan glow plugs need changing?
Via the EOBD diagnostic system, faulty glow plugs will trigger fault codes (typically P0380–P0384 for glow plug circuit faults). Individual glow plug resistance can be measured with a multimeter (typically 0.5–2 ohms for a good plug).
Is it difficult to change Dacia Logan glow plugs?
Difficulty level 3/5: intermediate. Glow plugs can seize in the cylinder head over time due to heat and corrosion, making removal difficult and risking breakage. Key steps: warm the engine first, apply penetrating oil, use the correct glow plug socket, unscrew carefully (do not force — a broken glow plug requires specialist extraction).
3 models covered
| Model | Year Range | Engines covered | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logan I 2005-2013 | 2005-2013 | 1.2 16V 75, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D4F-732 (F7)), 1.4 MPi 75, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K7J-714 (A7)), 1.4 MPi 75, -LPG Petrol (K7J-710 (A7)), 1.5 dCi 65 Diesel (K9K-790), 1.5 dCi 70 Diesel (K9K-792 (K7)), 1.5 dCi 75 FAP Diesel (K9K-892 (E8)), 1.5 dCi 85 Diesel (K9K-796), 1.5 dCi 90 FAP Diesel… | Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
| Logan II 2013-2020 | 2013-2020 | 0.9 TCe 90 Petrol (H4B-412 (G4)), 0.9 TCe 90, -LPG LPG,Petrol (H4B-408 (B4)), 0.9 TCe 90, -LPG LPG,Petrol (H4B-410 (B4)), 0.9 TCe 90, -LPG Petrol (H4B-400 (A4)), 1.0 SCe 75 Petrol (B4D-400 (B4)), 1.0 SCe 75 Petrol (B4D-411 (E4)), 1.0 TCe 100 Petrol (H4D-450 (B4)), 1.0 TCe 100, -… | Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
| Logan III 2021-2025 | 2021-2025 | 1.0 ECO-G 100 LPG,Petrol (H4D-480), 1.0 SCe 65 Petrol (B4D-419 (H4)), 1.0 TCe 90 Petrol (H4D-470 (E4)) | LPG, Petrol |
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