Ignition coil pack / leads
usually 80,000–160,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Misfire
Fix: Replace
€60–180
Engine: common problems, timing drive and oil
1.4 / 1.6 8v MPI (Renault K7J / K7M)
Petrol · 1,390 / 1,598 cm³ · 55–66 kW
10
model generations
3
known faults
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Fuel: Petrol. Timing drive: belt · 60,000 km / every 48 mo.
In our database this engine is fitted to 10 model generations, among them: Renault Clio II, Dacia Sandero II, Dacia Logan II, Renault Mégane I, Renault Kangoo I, Dacia Lodgy and 4 more.
Key facts
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,390 / 1,598 cm³ |
| Power | 55–66 kW |
| Years | 1994–2016 |
| Timing drive | Belt · 60,000 km / every 48 mo |
| Oil | 10W-40 / 5W-40 · Renault RN0700 / RN0710 · ~3.3 L · every 15,000 km |
| Engine codes | K7J, K7M |
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.
Idle speed / throttle body
usually 100,000–180,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Unstable idle, stalling
Fix: Clean throttle body, replace idle motor
€60–200
Oil leaks / consumption at high mileage
usually 180,000–300,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Oil drips, topping up
Fix: Gaskets, valve stem seals
€100–600
Engine-related service
Intervals and typical prices, using the Renault Clio II 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 60,000 km or every 48 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 Dokker 2012–2021Dacia Lodgy 2012–2022Dacia Logan I 2004–2012Dacia Logan II 2012–2020Dacia Sandero I 2008–2012Dacia Sandero II 2012–2020Renault Clio II 1998–2012Renault Kangoo I 1997–2008Renault Mégane I 1995–2002Renault Thalia / Symbol 1999–2013
Common questions
Does the 1.4 / 1.6 8v MPI (Renault K7J / K7M) engine have a timing chain or a timing belt?
Belt · 60,000 km / every 48 mo.
What oil does the 1.4 / 1.6 8v MPI (Renault K7J / K7M) engine take?
10W-40 / 5W-40 · Renault RN0700 / RN0710 · ~3.3 L · every 15,000 km.
Which cars have the 1.4 / 1.6 8v MPI (Renault K7J / K7M) engine?
Renault Clio II, Dacia Sandero II, Dacia Logan II, Renault Mégane I, Renault Kangoo I, Dacia Lodgy and 4 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). 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