Change Car Spark Plugs Renault Espace
Change Car Spark Plugs
| Estimated time | 0h45–3h00 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~75–300£ |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Vehicles |
Espace I 1984-1991 3
Espace II 1991-1997 3
Espace IV/Grand Espace 2002-2015 10
Espace V 2015-2021 2
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What is the role of Renault Espace 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 Espace 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 Espace 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 Espace 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.
5 models covered
| Model | Year Range | Engines covered | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Espace I 1984-1991 | 1984-1991 | 2.0 Petrol (J6R-234), 2.0 Petrol (J6R-734), 2.0 Petrol (J7R-760), 2.1 Turbo D Diesel (J8S-240), 2.2 Petrol (J7T-770) | Diesel, Petrol |
| Espace II 1991-1997 | 1991-1997 | 2.0 8V Petrol (J7R-768), 2.1 Turbo D 8V Diesel (J8S-610), 2.1 Turbo D 8V Diesel (J8S-612), 2.1 Turbo D 8V Diesel (J8S-772), 2.1 Turbo D 8V Diesel (J8S-778), 2.2 8V (79/81 KW) Petrol (J7T-772), 2.2 8V (79/81 KW) Petrol (J7T-773) | Diesel, Petrol |
| Espace III/Grand Espace 1997-2002 | 1997-2002 | 1.9 DTi Diesel (F9Q-722 (G7)), 2.2 dCi 16V (85/95 kW) Diesel (G9T-710 (A7)) | Diesel |
| Espace IV/Grand Espace 2002-2015 | 2002-2015 | 1.9 dCi 115 Diesel (F9Q-820 (A8)), 1.9 dCi 120 Diesel (F9Q-826), 2.0 16V 135, -LPG LPG,Petrol (F4R-792 (U7)), 2.0 16V 140, -LPG LPG,Petrol (F4R-790 (T7)), 2.0 16V 165 Turbo, -LPG LPG,Petrol (F4R-794 (V7)), 2.0 16V 165 Turbo, -LPG LPG,Petrol (F4R-795 (W7)), 2.0 16V 170 Turbo Petr… | Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
| Espace V 2015-2021 | 2015-2021 | 1.6 dCi 160 TwinTurbo Diesel (R9M-452 (D4)), 1.6 TCe 200 Petrol (M5M-450 (B4)), 1.8 TCe 225 Petrol (M5P-401 (K4)), 2.0 dCi 160 Diesel (M9R-650 (G6)), 2.0 dCi 160 Diesel (M9R-712 (Z7)), 2.0 dCi 190 Diesel (M9R-712 (Z7)), 2.0 dCi 200 Diesel (M9R-650 (G6)) | Diesel, Petrol |