KNOWN FAULT · Renault · Dacia

Connecting-rod bearing wear on the 1.5 dCi

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Engine / equipment: 1.5 dCi (K9K), early series
Period mentioned: Approx. 2001–2006
Symptoms: Engine knocking, especially when cold; low oil pressure; at worst, engine failure.
Possible cause described: The connecting-rod bearings wear early, especially on cars driven a lot at low revs. It mainly affects models before 2006; Renault covered much of these repairs.
Check for the garage: Listen to the engine from cold, measure oil pressure and check the oil-change history. If it knocks, do not keep driving.
Cost cited in the source: No verified estimate; from replacing the bearings to replacing the engine.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database

Anonymous answer, no personal data.

How much does it cost to repair this fault?

No verified estimate; from replacing the bearings to replacing the engine.

A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

How is it checked?

Listen to the engine from cold, measure oil pressure and check the oil-change history. If it knocks, do not keep driving.

What are the symptoms?

Engine knocking, especially when cold; low oil pressure; at worst, engine failure.

Which cars and years does it affect?

Find garages near you and, before you say yes, check whether the quote is reasonable.

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