Renault Trafic engines
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Renault Trafic is a family of minivans and cargo vans. The car boasts a long history. It has gained popularity in the field of commercial vehicles due to its high reliability, durability and reliability of components and assemblies. The best motors of the company are installed on the machine, which have a large margin of safety and a huge resource.
Brief description Renault Trafic
The first generation Renault Trafic appeared in 1980. The car replaced the aging Renault Estafette. The car received a longitudinally mounted engine, which improved the weight distribution of the front. Initially, a carburetor engine was used on the car. A little later, the manufacturer decided to use a very bulky diesel power unit, because of which the radiator grille had to be pushed forward a little.
In 1989, the first restyling was carried out. The changes affected the front of the car. The car received new headlights, fenders, hood and grille. Cabin soundproofing has been slightly improved. In 1992, Renault Trafic underwent a second restyling, as a result of which the car received:
- central locking;
- extended range of motors;
- the second sliding door on the port side;
- cosmetic changes to the exterior and interior.
In 2001, the second generation Renault Trafic enters the market. The car received a futuristic appearance. In 2002, the car was awarded the title "International Van of the Year". Optionally, Renault Trafic can have:
- air conditioning;
- towing hook;
- roof bike rack;
- side airbags;
- power windows;
- on-board computer.
In 2006-2007, the car was restyled. Turn signals have changed in the appearance of Renault Trafic. They have become more integrated into the headlights with pronounced orange. After restyling, driver comfort has slightly increased.
In 2014, the third generation Renault Trafic was released. The car is not officially delivered to Russia. The car is presented in a cargo and passenger version with a choice of body length and roof height. Under the hood of the third generation, you can only find diesel power plants.
Overview of engines on various generations of cars
On the first generation Renault Trafic, you can often find gasoline engines. Gradually, they are being replaced by diesel engines. Therefore, already in the third generation there are no power units on gasoline. You can get acquainted with the internal combustion engines used on Renault Trafic in the table below.
Power units Renault Trafic
| Car model | Installed motors |
|---|---|
| Renault Trafic 1980 | 847-00 A1M 707 841-05 A1M 708 F1N724 829-720 J5R 722 J5R 726 J5R 716 852-750 852-720 S8U 750 |
| Renault Trafic restyling 1989 | C1J 700 F1N724 F1N720 F8Q606 J5R 716 852-750 J8S 620 J8S 758 J7T 780 J7T 600 S8U 750 S8U 752 S8U 758 S8U 750 S8U 752 |
| Renault Trafic 2nd restyling 1995 | F8Q606 J8S 620 J8S 758 J7T 600 S8U 750 S8U 752 S8U 758 |
| Renault Trafic 2001 | F9Q762 F9Q760 F4R720 G9U 730 |
| Renault Trafic restyling 2006 | M9R 630 M9R 782 M9R 692 M9R 630 M9R 780 M9R 786 F4R820 G9U 630 |
| Renault Trafic 2014 | R9M408 R9M450 R9M452 R9M413 |
Popular motors
In the early generations of Renault Trafic, the F1N 724 and F1N 720 engines gained popularity. They are based on the F2N engine. In the internal combustion engine, the two-chamber carburetor was changed to a single-chamber. The power unit boasts a simple design and a good resource.
Another popular Renault engine is the F9Q 762 direct injection diesel engine. The engine boasts an archaic design with one camshaft and two valves per cylinder. The internal combustion engine does not have hydraulic pushers, and the timing is driven by a belt. The engine has become widespread not only in commercial vehicles, but also in cars.
Another popular diesel engine was the G9U 630 engine. This is one of the most powerful engines on the Renault Trafic. The internal combustion engine has found application on other cars outside the brand. The power unit boasts an optimal power-to-flow ratio and the presence of hydraulic lifters.
On Renault Trafic of later years, the M9R 782 engine gained popularity. This is a traction motor that can often be found on crossovers and SUVs. The power unit is equipped with a Common Rail fuel system with Bosch piezo injectors. With high-quality consumables, the engine shows a resource of 500+ thousand km.
Which engine is better to choose Renault Trafic
Renault Trafic car is usually used for commercial purposes. Therefore, cars of the early years of production are rarely kept in proper condition. This also applies to power plants. So, for example, it is almost impossible to find a car with F1N 724 and F1N 720 in good condition. Therefore, it is better to make a choice towards cars of later years of production.
With a limited budget, it is recommended to look at the Renault Trafic with the F9Q 762 engine. The engine is equipped with a turbocharger, but this does not greatly affect its reliability. The ICE has a simple design. Finding spare parts is not difficult.
If you want to have a Renault Trafic with a voluminous and powerful engine, it is recommended to choose a car with a G9U 630 engine. This traction internal combustion engine will allow you to drive even with an overload. It provides comfortable driving both in dense city traffic and on the highway. Another advantage of the power unit is the presence of reliable electromagnetic nozzles.
When choosing a Renault Trafic with a fresher engine, it is recommended to pay attention to a car with an M9R 782 engine. The internal combustion engine has been produced since 2005 to this day. The power unit shows excellent dynamic characteristics and has low fuel consumption. The internal combustion engine fully complies with modern environmental requirements and shows good maintainability.
Reliability of engines and their weaknesses
On many Renault Trafic engines, the timing chain shows a resource of 300+ thousand km. If the car owner saves on oil, then wear appears much earlier. The timing drive begins to make noise, and the start of the internal combustion engine is accompanied by jerks. The complexity of replacing the chain lies in the need to dismantle the motor from the car.
Renault Trafic is equipped with turbines manufactured by Garret or KKK. They are reliable and often show a resource comparable to the life of the engine. Their failure is usually associated with savings on machine maintenance. A dirty air filter lets in grains of sand that destroy the compressor impeller. Bad oil is detrimental to the life of the turbine bearings.
Due to the poor quality of the fuel, the diesel particulate filter is clogged in Renault Trafic engines. This leads to a drop in motor power and causes unstable operation.
To solve the problem, many car owners cut out the filter and install a spacer. It is not recommended to do this, as the car begins to pollute the environment more.
