Change Car Spark Plugs Renault Clio

Change Car Spark Plugs

Easy 0h30–2h00 ~50–200£
Estimated time 0h30–2h00
Estimated labour cost ~50–200£
Difficulty Easy
Vehicles
Clio I 1990-1999 21
  • 1.1 Petrol (C1E-700)
  • 1.2i Petrol (D7F-730 (A7))
  • 1.2i Petrol (E7F-700)
  • 1.2i Petrol (E7F-704)
  • 1.2i Petrol (E7F-706)
  • 1.2i Petrol (E7F-708)
  • 1.2i Petrol (E7F-750)
  • 1.4i Petrol (E7J-601)
  • 1.4i Petrol (E7J-710)
  • 1.4i Petrol (E7J-711)
  • 1.4i Petrol (E7J-718)
  • 1.4i Petrol (E7J-719)
  • 1.4i Petrol (E7J-754)
  • 1.4i Petrol (E7J-756)
  • 1.4i Petrol (E7J-757)
  • 1.8 RSi Petrol (F3P-712)
  • 1.8i 16V Petrol (F7P-720)
  • 1.8i 16V Petrol (F7P-722)
  • 1.8i Petrol (F3P-710)
  • 1.8i Petrol (F3P-754)
  • 1.8i Petrol (F3P-755)
Clio II 1998-2012 28
  • 1.2 16V 75, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D4F-712 (B7))
  • 1.2 16V 75, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D4F-722 (G7))
  • 1.2 8V 60 Petrol (D7F-746)
  • 1.2 8V 60, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D7F-720 (D7))
  • 1.2 8V 60, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D7F-722)
  • 1.2 8V 60, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D7F-726 (G7))
  • 1.2 8V 60, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D7F-764)
  • 1.4 16V 100 Petrol (K4J-711 (B7))
  • 1.4 16V 100, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K4J-710 (C7))
  • 1.4 16V 100, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K4J-712 (A7))
  • 1.4 16V 100, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K4J-713 (B7))
  • 1.4 8V 75 Petrol (E7J-780 (77))
  • 1.4 8V 75, -LPG LPG,Petrol (E7J-634 (C6))
  • 1.4 8V 75, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K7J-700 (A7))
  • 1.6 16V 110 Petrol (K4M-734)
  • 1.6 16V 110, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K4M-744 (A7))
  • 1.6 16V 110, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K4M-745 (B7))
  • 1.6 16V 110, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K4M-746)
  • 1.6 16V 110, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K4M-748 (G7))
  • 1.6 8V 90 Petrol (K7M-744 (F7))
  • 1.6 8V 90 Petrol (K7M-745 (G7))
  • 1.6 8V 90, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K7M-746)
  • 2.0 16V 170 Sport Petrol (F4R-732 (D7))
  • 2.0 16V 180 Sport Petrol (F4R-738 (57))
  • 2.0 16V Sport 170 Petrol (F4R-730 (D7))
  • 2.0 16V Sport 170 Petrol (F4R-736 (D7))
  • 3.0 V6 225 Petrol (L7X-760 (J7))
  • 3.0 V6 255 Petrol (L7X-762 (L7))
Clio III 2005-2013 14
  • 1.2 16V Flex, -LPG Bioethanol (E85),LPG,Petrol (D4F-742 (L7))
  • 1.2 16V Petrol (D4F-764 (E7))
  • 1.2 16V TCe 100, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D4F-784 (H7))
  • 1.2 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D4F-740 (D7))
  • 1.2 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D4F-786 (H7))
  • 1.4 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K4J-780 (G7))
  • 1.6 16V GT, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K4M-862 (N8))
  • 1.6 16V Petrol (K4M-804 (A8))
  • 1.6 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K4M-800 (D8))
  • 1.6 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K4M-801 (C8))
  • 2.0 16V Petrol (M4R-701 (B7))
  • 2.0 16V Sport Petrol (F4R-830 (A8))
  • 2.0 16V Sport Petrol (F4R-832 (P8))
  • 2.0 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (M4R-700 (A7))
Clio IV 2012-2019 14
  • 0.9 TCe 76 Petrol (H4B-408 (B4))
  • 0.9 TCe 76 Petrol (H4B-412 (G4))
  • 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-410 (B4))
  • 0.9 TCe 90, -LPG Petrol (H4B-408 (B4))
  • 1.2 16V Petrol (D4F-740 (D7))
  • 1.2 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D4F-740 (D7))
  • 1.2 TCe 120 Petrol (H5F-408 (F4))
  • 1.2 TCe 120 Petrol (H5F-412 (G4))
  • 1.2 TCe 120, -LPG LPG,Petrol (H5F-403 (D4))
  • RS 200 Petrol (M5M-400 (A4))
  • RS 200 Petrol (M5M-401 (A4))
  • RS 220 Trophy Petrol (M5M-401 (A4))
Clio V 2019-2025 10
  • 1.0 SCe 65 Petrol (B4D-409 (G4))
  • 1.0 SCe 70 Petrol (B4D-419 (H4))
  • 1.0 SCe 75 Petrol (B4D-409 (G4))
  • 1.0 TCe 100, -LPG LPG,Petrol (H4D-450 (B4))
  • 1.0 TCe 100, -LPG LPG,Petrol (H4D-460 (D4))
  • 1.0 TCe 100, LPG LPG,Petrol (H4D-480 (F4))
  • 1.0 TCe 90 Petrol (H4D-470 (E4))
  • 1.3 TCe 130 FAP EDC Petrol (H5H-470 (B4))
  • 1.3i 140 16V Turbo FAP Petrol (H5H-490 (E4))
  • 1.6 E-tech 140 Hybrid Electricity,Petrol (H4M-632 (C6))

What is the role of Renault Clio 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 Clio 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 Clio 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 Clio 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.

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5 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
Clio I 1990-1999 1990-1999 1.1 Petrol (C1E-700), 1.2i Petrol (D7F-730 (A7)), 1.2i Petrol (E7F-700), 1.2i Petrol (E7F-704), 1.2i Petrol (E7F-706), 1.2i Petrol (E7F-708), 1.2i Petrol (E7F-750), 1.4i Petrol (E7J-601), 1.4i Petrol (E7J-710), 1.4i Petrol (E7J-711), 1.4i Petrol (E7J-718), 1.4i Petrol (E7J-719),… Diesel, Petrol
Clio II 1998-2012 1998-2012 1.2 16V 75, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D4F-712 (B7)), 1.2 16V 75, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D4F-722 (G7)), 1.2 8V 60 Petrol (D7F-746), 1.2 8V 60, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D7F-720 (D7)), 1.2 8V 60, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D7F-722), 1.2 8V 60, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D7F-726 (G7)), 1.2 8V 60, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D7F-764), 1… Diesel, LPG, Petrol
Clio III 2005-2013 2005-2013 1.2 16V Flex, -LPG Bioethanol (E85),LPG,Petrol (D4F-742 (L7)), 1.2 16V Petrol (D4F-764 (E7)), 1.2 16V TCe 100, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D4F-784 (H7)), 1.2 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D4F-740 (D7)), 1.2 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D4F-786 (H7)), 1.4 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K4J-780 (G7)), 1.5 dCi 105 D… Bioethanol (E85), Diesel, LPG, Petrol
Clio IV 2012-2019 2012-2019 0.9 TCe 76 Petrol (H4B-408 (B4)), 0.9 TCe 76 Petrol (H4B-412 (G4)), 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-410 (B4)), 0.9 TCe 90, -LPG Petrol (H4B-408 (B4)), 1.2 16V Petrol (D4F-740 (D7)), 1.2 16V, -LPG LPG,… Diesel, LPG, Petrol
Clio V 2019-2025 2019-2025 1.0 SCe 65 Petrol (B4D-409 (G4)), 1.0 SCe 70 Petrol (B4D-419 (H4)), 1.0 SCe 75 Petrol (B4D-409 (G4)), 1.0 TCe 100, -LPG LPG,Petrol (H4D-450 (B4)), 1.0 TCe 100, -LPG LPG,Petrol (H4D-460 (D4)), 1.0 TCe 100, LPG LPG,Petrol (H4D-480 (F4)), 1.0 TCe 90 Petrol (H4D-470 (E4)), 1.0 TCe 9… 48V (MHEV), Diesel, Electricity, LPG, Petrol

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