The French sedan based on the Megane began to be produced in 2004 in Romania under the Dacia brand in order to meet the needs of the not-so-rich segments of the population of Europe and Asia. But, despite the poor equipment and cheap finishing materials, there were more than enough people willing to purchase a reliable and durable car for relatively little money. Therefore, it was decided to organize the release of Logan in Russia, plus a hatchback appeared under its own name Dacia, as well as an MCV station wagon, cargo van VAN and a pickup truck, which is called Pick-Up.

The budget nature of Renault Logan also lies in the fact that it is affordable and simple design allows you to repair it in any garage without spending money on service centers and installation of expensive anti-theft systems, since hijackers are absolutely not interested in it. Taxi drivers loved Logan for its high ground clearance, which allows it to force curbs and a smooth ride, especially since the build quality was excellent. The interior is very spacious, practical and quite comfortable, the only annoying thing is all kinds of squeaks. The level of practicality is reduced by a non-folding rear seat and very dirty upholstery, but there is no need to talk about comfort, since there is not even a cabin filter, the budget is the budget.

Operation and malfunction of Renault Logan engines

The most common engine in the Renault Logan is the 1.4 liter K7J with a power of 75 hp. and 1.6 l K7M with 87 hp. Both are simple, reliable and absolutely problem-free, they work happily on the A-92, and the fuel pump has a service life of 200 thousand km. Replacement, however, is quite expensive, since it is only replaced as an assembly.

The more powerful K7M is also quite high-torque and economical, fuel consumption does not exceed 7 liters on the highway and 10 liters in the city per 100 km. But it also has some unpleasant features. Firstly, the throttle assembly is not durable, the service life of which rarely exceeds 70 thousand km, and secondly, to replace the timing belt, you need to hang the engine and remove the support, which results in additional costs. In addition, the spark plug wells are not protected from dirt and when replacing spark plugs, all the debris tends to get into the cylinders. To avoid this, it is strongly recommended to put felt rings on the candle tips. And when replacing the spark plugs themselves, you need to be very careful, since the collector screen is all covered with burrs and it’s not difficult to get hurt. To the disadvantages gasoline engines I would also consider the lack of a fuel filter on them since 2008; based on the quality of our fuel, this decision is quite controversial.

The engine oil is changed every 15 thousand kilometers, naturally with a filter. If after 40 thousand km a hum appears on a cold start, then most likely this is due to the tension pulley serpentine belt, usually as the engine warms up the extraneous hum disappears. Replacing the timing belt is provided after 60 thousand km, and after 70 thousand km a crankshaft oil seal may leak. On cars manufactured in 2007, there was often a problem with cold starting, which was to blame for the engine ECU. In such cases, only re-flashing the “brains” helps. Even on a Romanian-assembled Logan, you will have to constantly monitor the rear engine mount, which is not durable.

Renault Logan gearbox problems

The transmission on the Renault Logan is not original, since the gearbox and clutch were taken from, but this did not affect the reliability and durability. The only thing that upsets me is the unclear gear shifting of the five-speed manual transmission and a grinding noise when trying to engage reverse gear without completely stopping the car. Some people forget that there is no synchronizer on it. The clutch life is about 80 thousand km, which is relatively good.

WITH automatic transmission Not worth contacting, very problematic and unreliable. Although its service life reaches 200 thousand km, before that, after a run of 80 thousand km, it is quite likely that the hydraulic valve block will break down and the clutches will wear out.

Disadvantages and problems with Renault Logan electrical equipment

Electrical equipment is also not encouraging, mainly due to poor protection of harnesses, connectors and electrical wiring. Special attention electrics need to be given attention when washing a car, since the not very good location of electrical appliances allows water to flood electronic components, sensors and ignition coils. In particular, the heater control unit and the engine ECU are located near battery, so the likelihood of ECU failure increases with each wash. Many Logan owners are upset by the inconvenient access to the headlights, which is why they have to remove the battery to replace the lamps. The odometer lies shamelessly, it shows 1000 km, although in reality the car has traveled 925 - 930 km. The window lift keys are located very inconveniently, since the designers decided to place them on the center console, what the trick is is unclear. After 30 thousand km, the fuse box cover located at the end of the panel becomes loose and begins to creak. To eliminate the squeak, it is enough to put a durite hose on the pin of the steel frame. At the same mileage, you will have to replace the spark plugs and headlight bulbs, which, as a rule, burn out the low beam. The short-lived ignition coil requires constant monitoring, and the license plate lamp usually burns out after 40 thousand kilometers.

Steering wheel Renault Logan

The steering of Renault Logan came from, so it is reliable and problem-free, just steering column turned out to be too high, but there are no adjustments. Steering ends are replaced after 100 thousand kilometers, but steering rods are not so durable; they will have to be replaced much earlier.

Malfunctions in the drive, suspension and brake system of Renault Logan

IN brake system The most short-lived are the front brake pads, the service life of which rarely exceeds 30 thousand km; the rear drum brake pads can withstand up to 100 thousand km of vehicle operation. Brake discs can withstand three pad changes, and the caliper guides will require constant monitoring; regular lubrication is essential for them. The suspension is generally comfortable, energy-intensive and problem-free, providing a smooth ride. The front one came from , so it’s quite durable, and the rear one is also reliable. First of all, after 60 thousand km, the bushings and stabilizer struts will require replacement, followed by the end of the shock absorber life around 110 thousand km. Ball joints take the longest to work out; they will have to be changed after 120 thousand km, but replacement will result in financial waste, since they are pressed into the levers and can only be changed with them. In the chassis, only the wheel bearings turned out to be short-lived; the rest of the parts were problem-free.

Sores and problems on the Renault Logan body

The body will please you with a large trunk and cheap body parts, but the paintwork turned out to be weak, especially in the area of ​​the windshield frame. Most often, paint swells here on cars produced before 2006; on later releases of Logan, this defect was most likely eliminated. Many people will not like the large trunk hinges, which eat up a decent amount of space. luggage compartment, as well as short-lived trunk lid locks. Corrosion resistance turned out to be quite low, especially for cars produced before 2008. First of all, the roof, the upper edges of the windshield and rear windows, gutters and rear wheel arches are affected, chips on which instantly become covered with rust. In addition, the windshield wears out very quickly. Particular attention should be paid to mats, which tend to shrink due to temperature changes and reagents, after which they no longer adhere to the bosses and slide under the pedal assembly. The danger is that the accelerator pedal begins to stick in the pressed position with all the ensuing consequences. And finally, when leaving in reverse from the snowdrift, check the front mudguards, whose internal pistons simply break off during such maneuvering. It is best to install composite VAZ ones with a fungus core instead of the standard ones.

Hello, Nikolay here. Today I decided to show the shortcomings of the new Renault Logan 2 and the problems that the owner of the new Renault Logan 2 will have to face, alter or get used to. I purchased the car about a month ago. Before that I also had Logan previous generation and Duster and Largus. That is, I know many of the problems of B0 platform machines.

Let's start with the most important thing - the body. In appearance, Logan 2 looks much more impressive than its predecessor, but the quality of painting at AvtoVAZ is very poor.

I have a hood deflector on my car, but with less than 2000 km on the highway, quite deep chips appeared.

Another disadvantage of the new Renault Logan 2 is the lack of moldings wheel arches in front, which covered the edge of the wing from sandblasting when driving on our roads. On rear arches There are also no moldings. But I’ll say right away that there are holes there and the moldings from the old Logan fit - you’ll have to install it yourself.

Standard plastic mudguards and doors and rear bumper throws mud very vigorously. The problem with all Logans is opening the trunk when it’s muddy outside. When you press the button, the trunk does not lift itself and you have to get your hands dirty on the trunk lid.

Disadvantages of the trunk of the new Renault Logan 2

As for the trunk, the lack of trim is not surprising, but at least there is a handle.

Another disadvantage of the new Renault Logan is that the hinges for attaching the trunk lid eat up space for bags.

From the factory, the threshold and lights are not covered with plastic and there will be scratches on the metal during loading/unloading.

On the plus side, the spare tire has a huge compartment and a folding rear seat backrest.

The tools - jack and keys - are all nearby.

The wire lights stick out and can be accidentally touched and torn off.

The trunk itself is huge – 510 liters.

Disadvantages of the rear window and gas tank flap of the new Renault Logan 2

Rear window - the wide area at the top is not heated - very sad in winter - the visible space is reduced significantly.

Gas tank flap - there is a key for the lid, but walking around a gas station with a cap and a key is not very fun. Moreover, you need to turn off the car - this is inconvenient in winter - we immediately turn off the heating of the cabin and quickly run to refuel so that the passengers do not freeze.

Disadvantages under the hood of the new Renault Logan 2

The hood has a huge plus - the hood stop. Thank you very much to the designers for this. But when we look under the hood, we immediately see a flaw - engine compartment dirty and I had to install a hood seal. The hood cable rattles when driving - I had to wrap it in a soft tube.

The washer reservoir is secured with one bolt - it starts to drum when driving when empty.

When replacing bulbs in low beam headlights, you will have to bend or even remove a bunch of hoses.

The power steering reservoir is a song - it's at the bottom right and it's generally not clear how to check the level.

Huge cells in the radiator grille provide direct access to the radiator - you need to install a mesh.

About the engine of the new Renault Logan 2

My engine is H4M - a Nissan engine with 113 horsepower. The L7M and K4M engines are Renault engines - reliable and durable, but with high fuel consumption - at least 10 liters per 100 km at quiet ride. Moreover, with 8 valves, the car only drives when empty, but when loaded, it crawls.

The H4M engine has the advantage of good traction with fairly low consumption - 5 people plus a full trunk - I don’t experience any problems.

Disadvantages of the interior of the new Renault Logan 2

The back row of seats - the door opens wide - I can sit behind myself at a height of 180 cm.

A large shelf in the back, three L-shaped headrests, good visibility, two pockets and handles. There is ISOFIX, and finally a folding rear row.

There is an electric window lift, but the handle is very inconvenient - it is difficult to grasp with your fingers - your hands slip out. And in front there are normal full handles.

In the cabin, there are buttons for seat heating, seat height adjustment, mirror adjustment and parking sensors, but there is no ESP switch off button - which is asking to replace the plug.

My car has ESP - they say it stifles the car - but I haven’t experienced any problems even in winter on hills - it all depends on the tires.

I have a standard radio - there are no frills, it plays well - the sound is average, but not for music lovers.

The steering column joystick is a controversial thing - but I’m fine with it - I got used to it quickly.

Disadvantages of the dashboard of the new Renault Logan 2

I have big complaints about dashboard– no engine temperature sensor, no engine warm-up light.

On the old Logan, the computer had the time and settings. There is no such thing here - time is not fixed. There is still space on the screen, but it is not used at all.

The speedometer is digitized every 2 km/h - why is that? Maybe I don't like even numbers? You'll have to get used to this.

Disadvantages of electrical equipment of the new Renault Logan 2

Heating windshield made so that it will only work at maximum heating fan. When you try to reduce the fan speed, the windshield heating turns off.

The climate control buttons and on the steering wheel do not raise any questions.

The seats have good lateral and lumbar support, and the seat heating works well.

Another disadvantage of the new Renault Logan is that previously there was a signal button in the left switch. She was moved to her usual place. But now the signal is a very nasty sound.

The windows are all electric, but none are automatic. The fuse box rattles on bumps.

The gaps on all the cars that I have seen are all different, one is assembled this way, the other is that way. In general, AvtoVAZ makes its presence felt.

Disadvantages of the new Renault Logan 2 when driving in the rain

When driving on the highway in rainy weather, the mirrors and windows become heavily covered in dirt. Viewing area side mirror The glass is also stained with dirt from the same mirror, because the glass is not of the correct shape and has no water catchers.

Many foreign cars have drainage systems on the sides of the windshield that carry dirt and water from the glass to the roof. On the new Renault Logan, water from the wiper climbs onto the side window.

A peculiarity of the car is the noise or whine of the gearbox, especially at first speed. You'll also have to get used to it.

Overall, Renault Logan 2 is an excellent workhorse and is well suited for city life. That's all - leave your questions and feedback in the comments.

This smoke with a slight foreign aroma is “sweet and pleasant” to many: the demand for foreign cars produced in Russia is stable. Renault Logan is among them. Despite the general decline in sales, these cars are less likely than others to stagnate both at dealers and at secondary market. If everything is more or less clear with the purchase of a new car, then the choice of a used one is rich in nuances. Let's talk about them.

The model began to be assembled at Avtoframos in the capital in 2005. At first, there seemed to be no problems with its quality. But after a year, rust appeared on cars from some batches. Most often in the area of ​​the rear wheel arches, along the edge of the windshield and on the roof, under the door seals. While the plant was finding out the reasons and “taking measures”, a couple of months passed. Meanwhile, the people were indignant and bombarded the manufacturer with complaints. He obliged dealers to partially repaint defective areas of cars produced before the end of 2006 and apply a protective layer of wax in the cavities of the wheel arches, and also changed the technology for applying mastics on the factory assembly line. Since then the defect has not appeared.

Selling a car with a repainted body is, of course, more difficult. After all, you will have to prove that under the guise of that campaign you did not hide your accidental past. In fact, it is not difficult to convince the buyer, you just need to visit the nearest dealer with him and measure the thickness with a special device paint coating. The buyer should know that the thickness of the factory coating should be in the range of 110–130 microns, and that repainted under warranty - 150–180 microns. If the ulcer was deep, then the device can show even 200 microns. But anything more is a sure sign of putty under the paint, that is, straightening of the body. And this is a reason to start bargaining.

On some cars manufactured before 2007, the front engine oil seals leaked. I remember that at that time the owners claimed on the Internet that the reason for this was too high level oil, and recommended keeping it halfway between the marks on the dipstick. Allegedly, these engines “don’t like” when there is a lot of oil. But soon the leak appeared again, because the root cause remained - the roughly processed neck of the oil pump gear was eating away at the working edge of the oil seal. The right solution is to replace the gear and oil seal. You should not delay repairs, since oil splashes get on the timing belt and soon lead to its destruction.

Take the manufacturer’s recommendation to change the timing drive every 60 thousand km seriously, otherwise you will certainly get what people aptly call “Stalingrad” - the consequences of valves meeting pistons when the belt breaks. On 8-valve engines, the drive is simple, as on domestic G8s. We definitely change the tension roller and check the pump carefully. Usually it lasts for the second term, and occasionally for the third. Since 2008, a modified pump has been introduced, which, as a rule, lasts 180 thousand km. It’s more difficult with Meganov’s sixteen-valve valves, which have been equipped with some Logans since the end of 2009. There is no key or locking pin in the connection between the pulley and the crankshaft. Therefore, it will not be possible to replace the drive without special tools.

Around mid-2007, the plant abolished the remote fuel filter. Controversial decision! It's too expensive to change fuel pump assembled every 90 thousand km, as prescribed by the regulations. However, many owners ignore this requirement and drive until the end, until the engine begins to twitch under increased load, as if complaining about low pressure in the ramp. As a rule, this happens after 150 thousand km, but there are lucky people who have driven more than 200 thousand km with their original pump.

ENGINE LIFE: GAS TO FAILURE

In general, engines are not picky about the quality of gasoline. Only a few cases of valve sticking have been recorded due to the increased content of resins in the fuel, which form carbon deposits on the valve stems. Nevertheless, it is advisable to alternate city trips, when the engine idles more, with country trips: driving at full throttle helps remove carbon deposits. Then you will have to wash the injectors less often (usually this is done without dismantling the injectors, washing away carbon deposits from the valves, and at the same time piston rings and walls of combustion chambers).

It happens that when the gas is released in “neutral” (in a manual gearbox), the engine holds a couple of thousand revolutions for a long time, and sometimes it soars to the limiter. You have to touch the gas pedal with your toe, which is simply dangerous when driving. They often blame everything on a frayed throttle cable rubbing against the shell - this is only partly true. Sometimes replacing the cable really helps, but more often you have to wash the assembly throttle valve jamming due to dirt. Sometimes the expensive mechanism (price is about 8 thousand rubles) even has to be replaced. And if under the hood there is a non-new sixteen-valve K4M with electronic pedal gas, the throttle assembly must be calibrated using a dealer scanner.

Only the steering tips (arrow) do not shine with longevity. Previously, they were accompanied by wheel bearings, but recently there have been noticeably fewer problems with them. Brake pads enough for 30-35 thousand, discs - for 60-90 thousand km.

Only the steering tips (arrow) do not shine with longevity. Previously, they were accompanied by wheel bearings, but recently there have been noticeably fewer problems with them. Brake pads are enough for 30–35 thousand, discs - for 60–90 thousand km.

Many owners who have experienced cold start problems will remember the transition to Euro IV (2008–2009) for a long time. The fact is that the engine control unit program was not properly adapted to our realities (not only to fuel, but also to cold weather) and supplied too short a pulse to the injectors. Lean mixture Of course, I didn’t want to burn in the cold. The plant worked promptly (thank you for that), and within a couple of weeks dealers had new firmware. But it did not help some - according to official data, due to failures in the upper oxygen sensor, which was also replaced under warranty (problems with it had happened before). However, 15% of users were dissatisfied: neither one nor the other helped. Unofficials came to the rescue and developed their own version of the program. But not everything is going smoothly with it: fuel consumption and toxicity are increasing.

Pads rear brakes more often it has to be changed due not to wear (this happens at 100–120 thousand km), but to wetness due to leaky cuffs brake cylinders. It is advisable to change the cylinders along with the pads.

The rear brake pads often have to be changed due not to wear (this happens at 100–120 thousand km), but to wetness due to leaky brake cylinder cuffs. It is advisable to change the cylinders along with the pads.

We change the spark plugs every 15 thousand km, but before unscrewing the old ones, we remove all dirt from the wells (we are talking about eight-valve engines), otherwise it will certainly get into the cylinders.

SUSPENSION LIFE: HERE AND HERE

Watch the left inner CV joint boot! It is made according to the “Zaporozhye” type (it also has an axle shaft seal), and if the cover becomes leaky, oil will leak out of the box. Then expensive repairs cannot be avoided. But in general, the manual transmission is very reliable and lasts a long time. This includes the gear shift drive, which rarely becomes loose, despite the fact that the lever constantly moves back and forth. The clutch wears out at 90–120 thousand km, but with careful handling it can last up to 180 thousand km.

In the front suspension, we pay the main attention to the steering tips, which are capable of knocking after 60–70 thousand km (this is the weakest link). Silent blocks and ball joints last a little longer (dealers recommend replacing them complete with levers). By 150 thousand km, play may appear in the steering rods - in the inner tips that are located under the corrugations of the rack. Herself steering rack It lasts quite a long time, even for taxis whose mileage approaches half a million kilometers. The picture is similar with the front wheel bearings: on the first batches of cars they did not last more than 40–50 thousand km. Not least because in versions without ABS steering knuckle Instead of a sensor, there was a hole through which dirt flew straight onto the bearing seals. Only later did they begin to cover these holes with foam rubber plugs. At the same time, the bearing seals were changed, now they last 120–150 thousand km. This is also the lower limit of the service life of shock absorbers, which for careful riders last much longer.

Today you can buy a used Logan from 2004-2006 at a price starting from 140,000 rubles. Moreover, it will not necessarily be a “junk” on wheels with a smoking engine and a rotten body - on the market you can easily find a quite decent copy in good external and technical condition. When purchasing a sedan second-hand, the first thing to look at is the body.

Weaknesses on Renault Logan - the edge of the windshield, sills, wheel arches and the cut of the trunk lid under the rear window. The paint peels off most quickly from the bottom of the rear wheel arches at the junction with the sills. This paint defect occurred even on fresh copies. The manufacturer took note of the low corrosion resistance of Logans in Russian conditions and corrected this deficiency, so cars younger than 2008 no longer suffer from this disease. It should also be noted that body hardware is inexpensive. For example, the original hood and bumper are valued at 11,000, and dealers ask 5,000 rubles for the wing and headlight unit. By the way, non-original ones can be purchased at half the price.

True, the availability of a car has a second side to the coin. Owners of French sedans will have to put up with cheap finishing materials and mediocre ergonomics - the steering column is adjustable only in height, the horn button is located at the end of the steering column lever, and the gas tank cap is opened with a key. In addition, the driver's seat moves up and down only in expensive sedan versions. The initial configurations of the model are characterized by extremely sparse equipment. For example, the basic version of the car did not even have a stabilizer lateral stability and power steering.

The Renault Logan was initially equipped with two petrol “fours” with a volume of 1.4 and 1.6 liters, producing 75 and 87 hp, respectively. After restyling in 2010, Logan began to be equipped with a 16-valve version of the 1.6-liter engine, which began to produce 102 hp. The motors were installed on many models of the French concern, so they are well studied by servicemen. The engines are generally reliable, although they have their own inherent problems. The front distributor and distributor oil seals begin to leak quite quickly. crankshafts. The parts cost pennies, but the work to replace them will cost 2,500 rubles. Every 60,000 km, the timing belt must be renewed (from 4,500 rubles including work), and at the same time drive belt(2500 rubles) and a water pump (from 2000 rubles), which rarely last longer. Position sensors are prone to failure crankshaft And idle speed, which cost 2500 rubles. Coils (from 1,500 rubles) and spark plugs often fail. Note that attachments French engines are very afraid of moisture, so it is recommended to wash the engine only at branded technical centers, which guarantee that after applying water, the car will leave the wash under its own power. And one more thing. It is better to service and repair engines at specialized service stations, where there are special tools and mechanics familiar with Renault equipment. The fact is that the design of these engines is quite specific - for example, cylinder counting starts from the flywheel, and there are no marks on the crankshaft pulley and block for setting the valve timing.

Mechanical five-speed gearboxes will survive the engine provided that the oil in them is changed at least once every 60,000-80,000 km. Although the manufacturer assures that it is filled for its entire service life. Over time, the gearbox lever rocker becomes loose. It can be treated by replacing the bushings by installing a repair kit for 2000 rubles. We must remember that reverse gear It is not equipped with synchronizers, so it should be turned on only when the car is completely stopped and the clutch pedal is depressed all the way. But with the automatic four-speed gearbox there are much more problems. Even with correct operation it can withstand a maximum of 150,000 km, despite the fact that the box has been repeatedly modernized over the past ten years. The valve body (from 32,000 rubles) can fail before hundreds of thousands of kilometers. Periodically, you need to check the oil level in the automatic transmission and change it at least once every 60,000 km. Insufficient oil pressure in the box can cause the clutch pack to fail. The only consolation is that the automatic transmission is relatively inexpensive to repair. Its overhaul is estimated at 60,000–90,000 rubles.

A lot of flattering words have been said about the energy intensity of the Logan suspension. The chassis swallows small irregularities and potholes without noticing, and in deep holes it only slightly shakes the riders. True, abuse of the omnivorous nature of the suspension directly affects its durability - by the way, it is not particularly durable anyway. For example, stabilizer struts and bushings can withstand an average of 20,000 km, although they are inexpensive. At the 50th thousand mileage, the original shock absorbers (3,500 rubles each) and ball shock absorbers are usually returned. Wheel bearings (4,000 rubles each) and support bearings (1,800 rubles each) withstand even less. In the steering system, consumables are considered to be rod ends (1,900 rubles each). But in the rear suspension with a semi-independent beam, apart from the wear of silent blocks and shock absorbers, there is nothing special to break.

Also annoying are the frequently burned-out low beam, side and brake lights, poor interior ventilation and sound insulation. It is better to immediately replace the original windshield wiper blades, which after 5000–8000 km begin to smear dirt on the glass, with a part from another manufacturer.

16.08.2016

The appearance of Renault Logan on the market was eagerly awaited; buyers were not even bothered by the fact that the French budget car They were assembled in Moscow at Avtoframos, since the price of the car was very attractive. The assembly of Renault Logan began in 2005, and by the end of 2006 more than 56,000 copies were sold. Depending on the specifics of the market, Logan is sold under the brands “Dacia”, “” and “Nissan”; in addition to Russia, the car is assembled in Romania and Morocco. In 2008, the car was restyled; changes affected both the interior and exterior, but there were no significant changes in the technical part (automatic transmission, ABS appeared, the anti-roll bar was replaced with reinforced shock absorbers). The car significantly outperforms its competitors due to its low price, spacious trunk, spacious interior, and most importantly, just a year after the start of sales, the car earned the title of an unkillable car among car enthusiasts. Now let’s try to figure out how true this opinion is, and whether it’s worth getting involved with a used Renault Logan.

Advantages and disadvantages of Renault Logan with mileage

As operating experience has shown, the Renault Logan body resists the onslaught of the red disease quite well. It is very rare to find cars of this brand with corrosion on the secondary market, and this is very rare for a car in this price category. Thanks to a good primer, rust does not appear for a long time in places where the paintwork has chipped. When inspecting the body of a used car, pay attention to the upper edge of the windshield and rear window, gutters, and rear wheel arches. Corrosion appears on other body elements only if the car was involved in an accident.

Renault Logan engines.

Renault Logan is equipped with eight valve engines volume 1.4 ( 75 hp), 1.6 (90 hp) liter, and 16 valve motor 1.6 liters ( 102 hp). All power units They are simple and reliable in operation, and painlessly digest AI-92 gasoline, and do not require replacement of spark plugs earlier than after 15,000 kilometers. One of the common problems that you cannot expect from a car is a sticking gas pedal, all this happens due to the fact that the cable has a weak and unreliable fastening. It is not uncommon for an oil leak on the crankshaft seal, as well as a loss of elasticity of the engine sealing materials, and the ignition coil also often fails. If you maintain the engine on time, it will cover 300-350 thousand kilometers without problems.

Transmission

On Renault Logan of the first years they installed only manual box gears, after restyling an automatic transmission appeared. As operating experience has shown, the transmission of a French car lasts a very long time and breaks down extremely rarely. But the transmission has its own peculiarity: it does not have clear gear shifts, this problem is typical for all Renault cars. Even in hard use, the clutch lasts for more than 50,000 km, and with careful use it can travel 100,000 km or more.

Renault Logan suspension

The car is quite durable and comfortable suspension, which smoothes out irregularities well. Car chassis very reliable, problems with the front suspension at low mileage were encountered only on cars of the first years of production that were assembled in Romania. When inspecting the car, pay attention to the condition of the subframe; this is the most expensive part of the suspension, which almost always bends in an accident. Rear suspension only need to be repaired due to a serious accident.

• Bushings and stabilizer struts last an average of 50,000 km.
• Ball joints with intensive use will last 60 – 80 thousand km
• Tie rod ends, shock absorbers and supports last more than 100,000 km.
• Original wheel bearings can travel 90 - 100 thousand km, non-original ones can travel less than 1000 kilometers.
• It is recommended to change brake pads every 30,000 km, discs every 60,000.

Salon

The Renault Logan salon was created on the principle of being cheap and cheerful. During interruptions, car owners talk about crickets singing from under the dashboard, and about poor joining of panels, as a result of which the interior cannot be called quiet even at low speeds. If you want to keep the seats in good condition, you need to immediately put on covers, since the fabric is very inexpensive and dirt gets stuck in it tightly, and it also tears very easily. Sound insulation does not deteriorate over the years, since it simply does not exist. Cabin filter very poor quality, so many owners exchange it for a freelance one. The pride of the car is considered impressive size trunk 510 liters, the volume of which cannot be increased, since the back rear seat does not have a mechanism for quick folding.

Result:

You shouldn’t expect outstanding performance in terms of comfort and dynamics from this car, but it should be noted that Renault Logan is a reliable, inexpensive to maintain and unpretentious car at a very reasonable price. This model often used as a taxi or traveling transport, besides, owners of budget cars very often neglect timely maintenance, as a result the car ends up in bad condition technical condition, A high mileage curls up. Therefore, to determine real mileage and don’t buy a pig in a poke, read. The best option For purchase there will be a car with a 16-valve 1.6 engine, so that you can afford a package with air conditioning.

Advantages:

• Good metal resistance to corrosion.
• Reliable engines, transmission, suspension.
• Energy-intensive suspension.
• Maintenance cost.

Flaws:

• Poor sound insulation.
• It takes some getting used to the manual transmission.
• High fuel consumption, in winter below 9-10 l/100 km.
• Quality of interior finishing materials.
• The rear seats do not have a quick folding mechanism.

If you are or were the owner of this car brand, please share your experience, indicating the strengths and weaknesses auto. Perhaps your review will help others choose the right used car.