Ignition coils
usually 120,000–280,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Misfire
Fix: Replace coil
€60–180
Engine: common problems, timing drive and oil
1.2 8v / 16v (Renault D7F / D4F)
Petrol · 1,149 cm³ · 43–74 kW
11
model generations
3
known faults
1,055,000
new cars in the EU (2010–2025)
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Fuel: Petrol. Timing drive: belt · 90,000 km / every 60 mo.
In our database this engine is fitted to 11 model generations, among them: Renault Twingo II, Renault Clio IV, Dacia Sandero II, Dacia Logan II, Renault Modus, Dacia Sandero I and 5 more.
Key facts
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,149 cm³ |
| Power | 43–74 kW |
| Years | 1996–2016 |
| Timing drive | Belt · 90,000 km / every 60 mo |
| Oil | 5W-40 / 10W-40 · Renault RN0700 · ~4.0 L · every 15,000 km |
| Engine codes | D4F, D7F, D4FT |
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.
Throttle body / idle
usually 80,000–160,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Unstable idle
Fix: Clean throttle body
€50–150
Oil consumption / head gasket (high mileage)
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Topping up, coolant loss
Fix: Repair
€300–900
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 |
| Timing belt kit + water pumpEngine | every 90,000 km or every 60 months | €450–900 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
Models with this engine
Model generations this engine is fitted to.
Dacia Logan II 2012–2020Dacia Sandero I 2008–2012Dacia Sandero II 2012–2020Renault Clio II 1998–2012Renault Clio III 2005–2012Renault Clio IV 2012–2019Renault Kangoo I 1997–2008Renault Modus 2004–2012Renault Thalia / Symbol 1999–2013Renault Twingo I 1993–2007Renault Twingo II 2007–2014
Common questions
Does the 1.2 8v / 16v (Renault D7F / D4F) engine have a timing chain or a timing belt?
Belt · 90,000 km / every 60 mo.
What oil does the 1.2 8v / 16v (Renault D7F / D4F) engine take?
5W-40 / 10W-40 · Renault RN0700 · ~4.0 L · every 15,000 km.
Which cars have the 1.2 8v / 16v (Renault D7F / D4F) engine?
Renault Twingo II, Renault Clio IV, Dacia Sandero II, Dacia Logan II, Renault Modus, Dacia Sandero I and 5 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