Maintenance schedule (Renault Megane 1)

The suggested recommendations assume that the vehicle maintenance procedures are performed by the vehicle owner, as opposed to work performed at a Renault dealership service station. Although this schedule is based on the manufacturer's recommendations, the intervals between most procedures can be shortened at the owner's discretion, for example, checking and changing lubricants and fluids should be performed at intervals that ensure maximum engine or drive life. In addition, if the owner is interested in keeping the vehicle in maximum operating condition for possible resale, many procedures can be performed more frequently. We welcome such an initiative.

Initial servicing and inspection of a new vehicle must be performed at a dealership service station to meet the warranty conditions. In most cases, this inspection is free of charge (for further information, please contact the company's dealership).

Weekly or every 500 km (whichever comes first)

• Check the engine oil level (Section Checking fluid levels)
• Check the engine coolant level (Section Checking fluid levels)
• Check the power steering fluid level (Section Checking fluid levels)
• Check the brake fluid level (Section Checking fluid levels)
• Check the windshield washer fluid level (Section Checking fluid levels)
• Check the condition and pressure of your tires (Section Checking the condition and pressure of tires)
• Check the condition of the windshield wipers (Section Checking the windshield wipers)
• Check the condition and charge level of the battery (Section Checking the battery status and charge level)
• Check the condition of the lamps and fuses (Section Checking lamps and fuses)

Petrol engines

Every 16,000 km

• Change engine oil and filter (Section Engine oil and filter change)*
• Check the front brake pads and discs (Section Checking the front brake pads and discs)
• Check the condition of the exhaust system and its fasteners (Section Checking the exhaust system)
• Check the suspension and steering components (Section Checking the suspension and steering)
• Check the drive shaft boots and CV joints (Section Checking the protective covers of the drive shaft and CV joints)
• Check all underhood components, hoses and brake lines for fluid leaks (Section Checking hoses for fluid leaks)
• Check the tightness of the wheel bolts (Section Checking the tightness of wheel bolts)
• Replace the dust filter (Section Replacing the dust filter)
• Check the automatic transmission fluid level (Section Checking the Automatic Transmission Fluid Level)
• Check the operation of the clutch (Chapter Clutch)
• Check the exhaust system (Section Checking the exhaust system)
• Check the operation of the air conditioning system
• Check the operation of all electrical systems (Section Checking the on-board electrical system)
• Check the car body (Section Checking the protective coating of the bottom)

Every 32,000 km

Follow all the steps above plus the following:

• Check the condition of the seat belts (Section Checking seat belts)
• Check the condition of the auxiliary drive belts (Section Checking and replacing the auxiliary drive belt)
• Replace spark plugs and check ignition system (Section Replacing spark plugs and checking the ignition system)
• Replace the air filter element (Section Replacing the air filter element)

Every 64,000 km

Follow all the steps above plus the following:

• Check the operation of the handbrake (Chapter Brake system)
• Check the heater (Section Checking the heating and ventilation system)
• Lubricate all hinges and locks (Section Lubrication of hinges and locks)
• Check the spare fuses (Section Checking Spare Fuses)
• Check the front wheel alignment angles (Chapter Suspension and steering)
• Check the thickness of the rear brake pads (Section Checking the thickness of the rear brake pads)
• Check the manual transmission oil level (Section Checking the manual transmission oil level)
• Replace the automatic transmission fluid (Section Automatic Transmission Fluid Replacement)
• Replace the fuel filter (Section Replacing the fuel filter)
• Perform a road test (Section Road test)

Every 80,000 km

Follow all the steps above plus the following:

• Clean the exhaust gas recirculation valve (k7M and F7R engines) (Chapter Cleaning the EGR valve (k7M and F7R engines))

Every 112,000 km or 2 years

• Replace the timing belt (Chapter Engine repair)

Follow all the steps above plus the following:

• Replace the coolant (Section Replacing the coolant)

Diesel models

Every 10,000 km

• Change engine oil and filter*
• Drain the fluid from the fuel filter (Section Removal water from a diesel engine fuel filter)
• Check the front brake pads and discs (Section Checking the front brake pads and discs)
• Check the condition of the exhaust system and its fasteners (Section Checking the exhaust system)
• Check the suspension and steering components (Section Checking the suspension and steering)
• Check the drive shaft boots and CV joints (Section Checking the protective covers of the drive shaft and CV joints)
• Check all underhood components, hoses and brake lines for fluid leaks (Section Checking hoses for fluid leaks)
• Check the tightness of the wheel bolts (Section Checking the tightness of wheel bolts)
• Check the operation of the clutch (Chapter Clutch)
• Check the exhaust system (Section Checking the exhaust system)
• Check the operation of the air conditioning system
• Check the operation of all electrical systems (Section Checking the on-board electrical system)
• Check the car body (Section Checking the protective coating of the bottom)
• Check Boost Pressure - Turbocharged Models

Every 30,000 km

Follow all the steps above plus the following:

• Check the condition of the seat belts (Section Checking seat belts)
• Check the condition of the auxiliary drive belt (Section Checking and replacing the auxiliary drive belt)
• Replace the air filter element (Section Replacing the air filter element)*
• Replace the dust filter (Section Replacing the dust filter)
• Replace the fuel filter (Section Replacing the fuel filter)*

Every 60,000 km

Follow all the steps above plus the following:

• Check the operation of the handbrake (Chapter Brake system)
• Check the heater (Section Checking the heating and ventilation system)
• Lubricate the hinges and locks (Section Lubrication of hinges and locks)
• Check the spare fuses (Section Checking Spare Fuses)
• Check the front wheel alignment
• Check the rear brake pads (Section Checking the thickness of the rear brake pads)
• Check the transmission oil level (Section Automatic Transmission Fluid Replacement)
• Replace the brake fluid (Section Replacing brake fluid)
• Perform a road test (Section Road test)

Every 120,000 km

• Replace the timing belt (Chapter Engine repair)

Every 2 years

Follow all the steps above plus the following:

• Replace the coolant (Section Replacing the coolant)