Ignition coils
usually 120,000–280,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Misfire, flashing engine light
Fix: Replace coil
€80–200
Engine: common problems, timing drive and oil
0.9 / 1.0 TCe & 1.0 SCe (H4B / H4D)
Petrol · 898 / 999 cm³ · 48–74 kW
17
model generations
1
known faults
6,082,000
new cars in the EU (2010–2025)
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Fuel: Petrol. Timing drive: chain.
In our database this engine is fitted to 17 model generations, among them: Dacia Sandero III, Renault Clio V, Dacia Sandero II, Renault Twingo III, Renault Clio IV, smart fortwo / forfour (453) and 11 more.
Key facts
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 898 / 999 cm³ |
| Power | 48–74 kW |
| Years | 2012–2027 |
| Timing drive | Chain |
| Oil | 5W-30 / 5W-40 · Renault RN0700 / RN17 · ~4.1 L · every 15,000 km |
| Engine codes | H4B, H4BT, H4D, H4DT, HR10DET, HR10DDT, M281 |
Known engine faults
Faults that belong to the engine itself. They apply to every model with this engine, and each model has its own extra faults on its model page.
Engine-related service
Intervals and typical prices, using the Renault Clio IV as an example. The app gives the exact plan for your car.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Spark plugsIgnition | every 60,000 km or every 48 months | €50–160 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Timing chain inspection (listen on cold start)Engine | every 150,000 km | €0–120 |
Models with this engine
Model generations this engine is fitted to.
Dacia Duster II 2017–2024Dacia Duster III 2024–Dacia Jogger 2021–Dacia Logan II 2012–2020Dacia Logan III 2020–Dacia Sandero II 2012–2020Dacia Sandero III 2020–Mitsubishi ASX II 2023–Mitsubishi Colt (2023+) 2023–Nissan Juke (F16) 2019–Nissan Micra (K14) 2016–2023Renault Captur I 2013–2019Renault Captur II 2019–Renault Clio IV 2012–2019Renault Clio V 2019–Renault Twingo III 2014–2024smart fortwo / forfour (453) 2014–2024
Common questions
Does the 0.9 / 1.0 TCe & 1.0 SCe (H4B / H4D) engine have a timing chain or a timing belt?
Chain.
What oil does the 0.9 / 1.0 TCe & 1.0 SCe (H4B / H4D) engine take?
5W-30 / 5W-40 · Renault RN0700 / RN17 · ~4.1 L · every 15,000 km.
Which cars have the 0.9 / 1.0 TCe & 1.0 SCe (H4B / H4D) engine?
Dacia Sandero III, Renault Clio V, Dacia Sandero II, Renault Twingo III, Renault Clio IV, smart fortwo / forfour (453) and 11 more.
Sources and notes
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Dutch tests: RDW Open Data (CC0). Engine versions: EEA, monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars (CC BY 4.0, DG CLIMA). Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.
Updated 08/10/2026