Current car care Car wash Environmental protection laws prohibit car washing in non-designated locations. Many gas stations provide the opportunity to wash the car yourself, by hand. Wash the contaminated car as soon as possible. Before...
Starting the Engine — Using the Auxiliary Battery Attention! If the prescribed procedure is not followed, there is a risk of burns from acid escaping from the battery. In addition, there is a risk of injury and injury if the battery explodes. Damage to the vehicle's...
Forced engine start and vehicle towing Forced engine start refers to the towing of the car for the subsequent start of its engine. Attention! Starting the engine by towing the car is not allowed, because in this case the catalyst will be damaged. Towing...
Poddomkrachivanie car When working under the vehicle, the latter, if it is not standing on a special lift, must rest on two or four stable stands. Attention! It is prohibited to work under an unsecuredly jacked-up car or a car that has been...
Maintenance — work plan Maintenance of vehicles produced until 3/01. Vehicles with a diesel engine are serviced every 10,000 kilometers, and those with a petrol engine are serviced every 15,000 kilometers or at least once a year. If the...
Maintenance — works This chapter discusses all maintenance work on various systems, components and assemblies of the vehicle that must be performed as part of maintenance. The necessary wear parts and the intended type of special tool are...
Engine oil — change The following tools and fixtures are required to change the oil: inspection pit or hydraulic gantry garage lift; special oil filter removal tool (pliers, wrench or tool HAZET 2172, and for a car with a diesel engine, a...
Coolant — level check The coolant level should be checked regularly, approximately every 4 weeks and at least before any long journey. To replenish the coolant, also in the warm season, a mixture of antifreeze and distilled water should be...
Coolant — Density Check Required instrumentation: hydrometer for measuring density. A suitable hydrometer can be used at a petrol station. To avoid malfunctions, it is recommended to check the concentration of antifreeze in the coolant before...
Cooling system — leak test 9. Check the cooling system hoses for porosity by squeezing and bending them. Replace hardened or swollen hoses with new ones. The hoses must not sit too tight on the connection fittings. 10. Check up firmness of...
Spark plugs — replacement Cars with a gasoline engine Required tools and fixtures: 16 mm spark plug wrench. To replace worn parts, you need: spark plugs of the appropriate specification. Removing The engine should be cold or slightly warm. Cars...
Air Filter Replacement Element — Replacement Special tools and fixtures are not required. Materials needed: replacement filter element. When purchasing a new element, be guided by the power characteristics of the engine. Removing Vehicles with a 1.4 liter petrol...
Fuel filter — condensate removal, replacement No special tools are required. Consumables: appropriate fuel filter. diesel engine. Handles Mot. 1311-06 for unscrewing fuel line clamps. Gas engine. Special pliers Mot. 1265 for unscrewing the fuel lines from the fuel...
V-belt or ribbed belt — check and tension Special tools are not required. RENAULT workshops use a belt tensioner. If the specified device is not available, use the method «thumb pressing». Necessary materials for replacing worn ones: depending on the model and...
Exhaust system — visual inspection 1. Place the vehicle on jack stands. 2. Check the tightness of the clamps and (mounting flanges of the exhaust system. 3. Check up a condition of system of release of the fulfilled gases, lighting it with a lantern....
Gearbox, final drive Perform a visual leak check on the transmission. Manual Transmission. Check the oil level and top up if necessary. Drive shafts. Check the condition of the CV joints and make sure they are tight. Vehicles with automatic...
Brake system, pads, discs, fluid Brake system. Visually check the tightness and condition of pipelines, hoses, brake cylinders and their connections. Check the wear and remaining thickness of the brake pads and the brake fluid level. Drum brakes....
Wheels and tires Depending on the model and equipment, RENAULT MEGANE vehicles can be equipped with tubeless radial tires and rims of different sizes. When replacing a disk, one should take into account not only its width and diameter,...
Front Axle — Steering In accordance with the maintenance plan, the following work must be performed on this unit: Ball joints and tie rod ends. Check dust caps. Steering. Check the condition and tightness of the protective cuffs. Power...
Maintenance of electrical equipment In accordance with the maintenance plan, the following work must be performed: Electrical system. Check the operation of all lighting devices: headlights, position lights, direction indicators. Adjust the position of...
Body and interior equipment In accordance with the maintenance plan, the following work must be carried out: Check the condition of the seat belts. Lubricate the door opening limiters, door hinges, hood latch: Carry out a visual inspection of the...