Living With A Reconditioned Renault Clio Engine: Maintenance Tips Learned the Hard Way for Maximum Lifespan
Why My Reconditioned Renault Clio Engine Demanded Strict Oil Changes (And Yours Does Too!) When my Renault Clio’s original engine failed, I chose a rebuilt Renault Clio engine for its balance of affordability and reliability. But I made a rookie mistake: I delayed the first oil change, thinking it could wait like my old factory engine. Wrong move. My mechanic, a Renault expert with two decades of experience, explained that a rebuilt Renault Clio engine sheds tiny metal particles during its 1,000-mile break-in period. These particles, mixed with old oil, act like sandpaper, wearing down new bearings and seals. Skipping the 500-1,000-mile oil and filter change nearly cost me my engine’s longevity. Now, I’m meticulous. I change the oil in my reconditioned Renault Clio engine every 6,000 miles or six months using high-quality semi-synthetic oil (or fully synthetic if my engine code requires it). This is more frequent than Renault’s optimistic schedules, but it’s not overkill – it’s protec...