Change Car Spark Plugs Renault Captur
Change Car Spark Plugs
| Estimated time | 0h30–0h45 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~50–75£ |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Vehicles |
Captur 2013-2020 10
Captur II 2020-2025 6
|
What is the role of Renault Captur spark plugs?
The spark plug generates a spark at the precise moment needed to ignite the air/fuel mixture in the combustion chamber of petrol (or LPG) engines. The engine management system controls ignition timing.
When should you change your Renault Captur spark plugs?
Manufacturers provide replacement recommendations; refer to your vehicle maintenance booklet. Generally replace every 60,000 km (45,000 km for severe use). Some vehicles with long-life plugs (titanium, platinum, iridium) can go 100,000–150,000 km.
How do I know if I need to change my Renault Captur spark plugs?
Via the EOBD system (mandatory since 2001 on petrol cars), faulty spark plugs will trigger fault codes, typically P0301–P0304 (misfire, cylinders 1–4). Symptoms include: difficulty starting, misfires, reduced engine power, increased fuel consumption.
Is it difficult to change Renault Captur spark plugs?
Difficulty level 2/5: technically easy but requires specific tools (spark plug wrench, torque wrench). Key points: wait for cold engine, clean plug well with compressed air before removal, never use a dropped plug, do not grease threads, hand-tighten then torque to specification.
2 models covered
| Model | Year Range | Engines covered | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Captur 2013-2020 | 2013-2020 | 0.9 TCe 90 Petrol (H4B-412 (G4)), 0.9 TCe 90, -LPG LPG,Petrol (H4B-400 (A4)), 0.9 TCe 90, -LPG LPG,Petrol (H4B-408 (B4)), 1.2 TCe 120 Petrol (H5F-408 (F4)), 1.2 TCe 120, -LPG LPG,Petrol (H5F-403 (D4)), 1.2 TCe 120, -LPG LPG,Petrol (H5F-412 (G4)), 1.3 Energy TCe 130 Petrol (H5H-4… | Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
| Captur II 2020-2025 | 2020-2025 | 1.0 TCe 100, -LPG LPG,Petrol (H4D-450 (B4)), 1.0 TCe 90, -LPG LPG,Petrol (H4D-470 (E4)), 1.0 TCe 95, -LPG LPG,Petrol (H4D-480 (F4)), 1.3 TCe 140 Petrol (H5H-490 (E4)), 1.3 TCe 155 Petrol (H5H-490 (E4)), 1.5 Blue dCi 115 Diesel (K9K-872 (U8)), 1.5 Blue dCi 115 Diesel (K9K-873 (U8… | Diesel, Electricity, LPG, Petrol |
