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Hi guys I have a 1.6 16V clio I've had some issues and had 2 faulty Bosch Silver batteries in 12 months. Tested and confirmed. I'm wondering am I just unlucky. I can get these from Costco for about £60. Wondering if I should push for a refund this time and switch to a better battery. I've...

Hey guys I have a 1.6 16v Clio.the battery is about 2 months old bosch silver . Car was driver about 4 days ago. This morning the Mrs woke me up because her car was flat, driven yesterday and the battery is 2 weeks old. A Peugeot 307. No problem I thought I'll grab my jump leads . I then...

Hi guys Just serviced my dads megane 1.6 16v There was a lot of oil around the spark plugs Definately not spilt any. where could it be coming from.

Hi guys My dads car is due a cambelt. 1.6 16v K4M engine same as my 1.6 clio He has a local mobile mechanic who has offered to do it cheap. How much should he expect to pay and how much does the kit cost, any of the traders here supply a cheap one? Might get mine done a little early if the...

Ive been searching for oil details. I'm sure i read in haynes the 1.6 16v engine should have 5/30 oil. All the searches ive done pull up posts for the 172/182 I did find one for the 1.2 saying using 5/40. Should i be using 5/40 in my 1.6 16v.

Hi guys my dad has a 1.6 16v megane. Not sure what age but around 2000 The "SERV" light has come on on the dashboard. When turning the ignition on it also flahshes "oil" with lots of dashes. I pressed the button on the stalk to get into the mini diagnostic on the dash. It reads "---h"...

Hi guys I've had an OBD II reader for some time which allows me to pull basic diagnostic data from the car but recently I've been reading about the Renault Clip. I noticed reference to it in the Dialogys manuals for example since 4.2 can communicate with the clip software. I thought it was just...

Hi guys Some time ago I read an article on fitting a PC into a car. This has some great advantages and can be very versatile. I've been trying to come up with ways to better utilise this both for myself and maybe even to package it into a CarPC kit. I want the kit to come with some basic...

OK I've read enough support for aftermarket bushes to support the theory that they are better, however everything I've found is for a 172/182 I cant even find any online for my car and really I want to pick them up this weekend so I dont have to fix the car and then put it back on the stands...

Hi Ive just read in another post that a dodgy downstream lambda sensor can cause low mpg Ive also read a dodgy lambda sensor can cause the odd misfire. Ive had a fault code come up a couple of times complaining of misfire but after resetting it it takes a long time to come back Is there...

Hi guys Just rejoined the forum after a long time away. I've just managed to shear the bolt holding the dog bone mount on to the engine. Obviously this is going to be a real pain to remove. While its up two things have occurred to me Firstly I read somewhere that some people replace the dog...

Had a coil pack go. Was misfiring badly. Had to drive it for just over a week before I could replace it (no money for parts) Engine management light came on when it went. Changed the dodgey coil pack today. The light is still on. Could there be more damage? Will it go out on its own? I'm sure...

Hi both my rear brakes are fooked. Theyre drums. I really hate drums, the look and the squeel they make. Been thinking of changing the rear brakes to discs for a while so now I wanna do it. I've heard that all clios have a universal rear axel and if i swap that and all attatched will be easiest...

Hi guys On way home from night shift this morning. Pulled up at traffic lights about half way home. When I pulled off car feels lumpy. Its lumpy in all gears. Lumpy idle. noticed a smell when I got out of the car too. Any idea what it might be and repair cost DIY. Cheers dave

Right my drivers side engine mount is dead. (no thread on one of the bolts ???) Thinking of replace + upgrade and all of the mounts while im at it as I've heard the dogbone mount get some bad press. I have a 1.6 16v I have heard the 172/182 dog mount will fit and do a better job. This true...

I have a 1.6 16v 110bhp in a couple of months i will have about 1k to spend.. Its about time i tweaked the engine. I would like to know ideas on how to spend my money. And if possible prices for the jobs. I want to maintain drive ability. When i emailed benr he suggested my ideas for the money...

Would it be possible to fit an exhaust with a y split going to a cat and a decat and fit a valve to switch between them. this would make it very easy at mot time when the cat needs re-fitting. I was also thinking if this works you could automate the valve on a switch effectively giving you a...

Got in my car this morning. It was cold (-5) so decided to fast idle it at 1500 to warm it up while the window defrosted. I held my foot im a constant position and the revs kept bouncing between 1500 and 500. Its not the first time this has happened. Ill try and video it tomorrow. Any ideas

My exhaust is on its last legs. I have been offered a magnex exhaust for £50 Problem is its for a 172. I have a 2002 1.6 16v. First question is will it fit or how do I get it to fit Second advantages/disadvantages over getting one made for the car.

Ok firstly my alarm buzzes for about a min after locking the car. I have already found out that its the boot open sensor. The boot light is staying on. Would love some advice on fixing/changing the sensor. This has been happening for about 3 months its more annoying than anything but I'd like...

Sometimes some of my speakers go quiet. If i turn the vol up a long way they kick back in and work normally for a while. Its all after market sony kit but its worked fine for a good year

Just got a load of money for my birthday. Im gonna get a new exhaust. Was going to im with powerflow but reading their website they dont do the manifold. Is it worth looking for a performance manifold and how much will it cost also where do i look for one. Oh also cat back or decat...

On my way home from work yesturday my car would not select 2nd. This problem is intermittent. Sometimes if I old it in place it wobbls in after a few seconds. Usually when it will select second it is a little stiff. Any ideas

Someone has just mentioned plugs and it made me think of this question. What kind of spark plugs is everyone using., have you had and bad experiences and do you think it runs bettert with a particular brand. Currently mines running renault plugs but I'm due a change in a couple months

whats required to map the ecu on the fly. Besides skill with remapping, so no comments get a pro to do it please

Will a 2.0l engine from a 182/172 fit in a 1.6 16v and what is involved in changing it

Was on my way to work last night. I dropped the clutch to change down as I went over a roundabout and it wouldnt come out of 5th. The gear lever would pull down into neutral but the gear would not dissengage. Called the AA out. While I was waiting I gave the gear lever a hard shake and it...

Is there an easy way to determine which door open sensor is not working. One of mine has just died and i dont know which one

My engine has been behaving strangely recently. If I put my foot very lightly on the accelerator the revs start to lift and then drop back down to idle speed. If i put my foot down a little harder same happens again. I need my foot down a fair bit before the revs start to climb. any ideas?

I have just had my brake drum off to change the shoes. I Have had the car for 18 months and I'm a bit heavy on the brakes. They must be at least 18 months old but probably older, but there is very little wear. The handbrake hold the car perfectly well. 6 clicks required to hold the car firmly...