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KNOWN FAULT · Dacia

Oil in the cooling system on the Sandero II and Logan II 0.9 TCe (up to 2018): water-to-oil heat exchanger

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Engine / equipment
Dacia Sandero II (and Logan II, same platform) 0.9 TCe built up to 9/1/2018
Period mentioned
2012–2018
Symptoms
Oil shows up in the coolant reservoir (a brown or greasy layer).
Possible cause described
L'argus's Sandero II guide lists oil in the cooling system of 0.9 TCe cars up to 9/1/2018, cured with the water-to-oil heat exchanger.
Check for the garage
Have the garage test the water-to-oil heat exchanger first, which is cheaper, before suspecting the head gasket; afterwards the cooling system must be flushed well. Meanwhile watch the oil level and the temperature.
Cost cited in the source
No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

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How much does it cost to repair this fault?

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How is it checked?

Have the garage test the water-to-oil heat exchanger first, which is cheaper, before suspecting the head gasket; afterwards the cooling system must be flushed well. Meanwhile watch the oil level and the temperature.

What are the symptoms?

Oil shows up in the coolant reservoir (a brown or greasy layer).

Which cars and years does it affect?
Brands
Dacia
Engine / equipment
Dacia Sandero II (and Logan II, same platform) 0.9 TCe built up to 9/1/2018
Period mentioned
2012–2018

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