Renault-Dacia 1.2 16v (D4F / D7F)Oil consumption
Oil consumption (no documented pattern on this engine) on the 1.2 16v
Why this rating?
Low severity: A nuisance or wear. It does not immobilise the car or damage other parts.
Frequency rare: We reviewed the reliability pages for the cars with the most data available for this engine (Clio II, Clio III, Kangoo I, Twingo II, Dacia Logan I and II and Dacia Sandero I and II) and none identifies oil consumption as a notable fault of the 1.2 16V. As a naturally aspirated, indirect-injection engine, with no turbo and no high-pressure parts, it does not share the wear mechanisms (piston rings, turbo) that cause oil consumption in newer direct-injection turbo engines.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8]
Symptoms
- Needing to top up oil between services; not described as a widespread problem in the sources consulted for this engine.[1]Uses oil: other faults that cause it · Garage soon
Why it happens
There is no cause to document: the reliability pages reviewed for the cars that use this engine do not flag oil consumption as a relevant issue.[1][7]
If it is not repaired: As there is no documented pattern, there is no consequence to describe beyond the general advice to keep an eye on the oil level as on any car.[1]
Affected cars and years
No specific affected versions are identified: none of the sources consulted documents an oil consumption problem on this engine.[1][7]
| Version | Years | Codes |
|---|---|---|
| 1.2 16v 75/76 (D4F, 2001-2020) | 2001–2020 | D4F 706D4F 712D4F 714D4F 722D4F 728D4F 772D4F 780 |
| 1.2 16v 60 (D4F 708, Twingo I, 2004-2007) | 2004–2007 | D4F 708 |
Models fitted with the affected versions
Dacia
- Dacia Logan I2004–2012
- Dacia Sandero I2008–2012
- Dacia Logan II2012–2020
- Dacia Sandero II2012–2020
Renault
- Renault Clio II2001–2012
- Renault Clio III2005–2012
- Renault Clio IV2012–2019
- Renault Twingo I2004–2007
- Renault Twingo II2007–2010
- Renault Modus2004–2012
- Renault Kangoo I1997–2007
How much it costs to repair
Includes: Diagnosis and oil consumption test; no parts replacement applies if consumption is within normal limits.[1]
No repair cost applies unless genuinely abnormal consumption is detected, a case not documented in the sources consulted for this engine.
Prices in Spain, including VAT. A workshop hour costs on average €38–66 at independent garages and €77–134 at dealerships in Spain, depending on the region and the brand. How we calculate costs
How to check for it before buying a used car
- Check the oil level with the dipstick before the test drive and again after a long run, as on any car.
How to prevent it
- Follow the manufacturer's oil change intervals and check the level regularly.
Recalls, campaigns and claims
As of 27 September 2026, we have no record of recalls, campaigns or extended manufacturer warranties for this fault. Check with an official dealer using the chassis (VIN) number: they will tell you whether the car has any outstanding campaign.
What owners say
Frequently asked questions
Does the 1.2 16v use a lot of oil?
Not according to the sources consulted: none of the reliability pages reviewed for the cars that use this engine identifies oil consumption as a notable fault.[1][7]
Why does this engine escape a problem that is so common in other small turbo engines?
Being naturally aspirated with indirect injection, it has no turbo and none of the high-precision piston rings that tend to cause oil consumption in newer direct-injection turbo engines.[1]
Should I still keep an eye on the oil?
Yes, as on any car, although no pattern of excessive consumption is documented in the sources consulted for this engine.[1]
What can you do now?
We will put you in touch with a partner only if you authorise it in the form.
Other 1.2 16v faults
- High severityOccasionalFrequency: OccasionalCylinder head and blockDamaged head gasket and coolant lossOn higher-mileage 1.2 16V engines, cases of a damaged head gasket are documented, with coolant loss and a risk of overheating; it appears on the Clio II, the Kangoo I and the Dacia Sandero I, but not in the pages for the Clio III or the second generation of Logan and Sandero.
- Medium severityCommonFrequency: CommonIgnitionIgnition coil failure (misfires, engine warning light)The ignition coil is the engine fault that recurs most on the 1.2 16v: it appears independently on the Renault Clio II and Clio III, with misfires, jerking or the engine warning light coming on.
- Medium severityOccasionalFrequency: OccasionalElectronicsProbe and sensor faults (crankshaft position, throttle body)The 1.2 16V can fail because of specific probes or sensors, above all the crankshaft position sensor (TDC sensor) and the throttle body, with the engine warning light on or difficulty starting. Documented on the Clio II, Clio III and Kangoo I.
- Medium severityRareFrequency: RareTimingTiming belt: preventive maintenance and the odd failureThe 1.2 16v has a timing belt (not a chain), a wear part that has to be changed as preventive maintenance. Documented failure cases are a minority: under 4% of the owner reports analysed on the Clio II and Clio III.
More faults with oil consumption on other engines and cars
- Critical severityVery frequentFrequency: Very frequent2.0/2.2 D-4DWarped cylinder head gasket and oil consumption on the 2.2 D-4DYes: the 2.2-litre block (2AD-FTV and 2AD-FHV D-CAT) has numerous documented cases of warped cylinder head gaskets and oil consumption or dilution in the Avensis, RAV4, Auris, Corolla Verso and Verso, with repairs that sometimes require replacing the engine.Appears at around 40,000 km
- Critical severityCommonFrequency: Common1.2 and 1.4 TSIPiston breakage and oil consumption in the 1.4 TSI twinchargerThe 1.4 TSI twincharger (turbo and supercharger) built up to 2012 can crack the pistons between the rings, with oil consumption, misfires and loss of compression. Volkswagen strengthened the pistons and rings on the 2012 CTHD engines.
- Critical severityCommonFrequency: Common1.2 TCeExcessive oil consumption and engine failure1.2 TCe and 1.2 DIG-T engines built from 2012 to mid-2016 can burn more than 1 litre of oil per 1,000 km because the piston rings do not seal properly; carbon damages the valves and the engine can fail. There was no recall: the dealer network reprograms and replaces rings or the engine.Repair: €5,000–€10,000
- Critical severityCommonFrequency: Common1.33 Dual VVT-iExcessive oil consumption from piston wearYes: 1.33 Dual VVT-i (1NR-FE) units built before 2013 can use far more oil than normal because of a factory defect in the pistons, acknowledged by Toyota in a technical bulletin. In the most serious cases it ends in engine replacement. Toyota corrected it with revised parts from 2013.Appears at around 130,000 km
- High severityVery frequentFrequency: Very frequent1.2 PureTechExcessive oil consumption from carbon on the piston rings or oil separator failureThe 2014 to 2023 1.2 PureTech turbos can use too much oil: those from 2014-2018 through carbon blocking the piston rings and those from 2018-2023 through a defective oil separator. Stellantis considers more than 0.3 l per 1,000 km abnormal and includes it in its cover.
- High severityVery frequentFrequency: Very frequent1.0 PureTechExcessive oil consumption through the piston ringsYes. Stellantis acknowledges that naturally aspirated 1.0 and 1.2 EB engines built between June 2012 and November 2016 can use excessive oil because of fouling of the piston rings; depending on consumption and mileage, its network replaces the water outlet housing or the whole engine.
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Sources
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- 1.Fiabilité et pannes de la Renault Clio 2Fiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
- 2.Fiabilité et pannes de la Renault Clio 3Fiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
- 3.Fiabilité et pannes de la Renault KangooFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
- 4.Fiabilité et pannes du Dacia LoganFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
- 5.Fiabilité et pannes du Dacia SanderoFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
- 6.Fiabilité et pannes du Dacia Logan 2Fiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
- 7.Fiabilité et pannes du Dacia Sandero 2Fiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
- 8.Maxi-fiche fiabilité : la Renault Twingo 2Caradisiac · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French