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Compiled automatically from service literature and owner experience. Specs are for the typical configuration — check them against your exact car before you start.

Renault Kaptur 1.6 16V H4M (2021): Engine Oil and Oil Filter Change

On the naturally aspirated H4M, the oil and oil filter are changed per the maintenance schedule at about every 15,000 km or once a year, whichever comes first. Under severe use (city driving, heavy traffic, short trips), it is better to shorten the interval. Check the exact fill capacity for your trim level in the owner's manual and with the dipstick: it depends on whether the filter is changed and on the engine version.

Difficulty: Easy Time: 40-60 minutes Steps: 12 Tools: Lift or inspection pit, drain plug wrench (usually a hex bit or socket, check against your plug), cup-type oil filter wrench of the correct size, funnel, drain pan of 6-7 L (6.3-7.4 qt), torque wrench, screwdriver or socket for the skid plate (engine undercover) fasteners, rags, gloves

Part

  • 🔩 Engine oil, grade 5W-30 or 5W-40, meeting Renault RN0700 / RN0710 approval (for example, the Elf range for Renault is suitable), about 4-5 L (4.2-5.3 qt). H4M oil filter (genuine Renault or aftermarket such as Mann, Filtron, Bosch) and a new drain plug sealing ring

Step by step

12 steps
  1. Warm the engine up to operating temperature (3-5 minutes of driving), shut it off, and wait 5-10 minutes so the oil drains down into the oil pan. Hot oil flows better, but be careful not to burn yourself.
  2. Park the car on a level surface, lift, or pit. Open the hood and remove the oil filler cap, which speeds up draining.
  3. Remove the skid plate (engine undercover). It is held by several bolts or screws. The distance from the drain plug to the skid plate is small, but access is fine.
  4. Place the drain pan under the drain plug on the oil pan, unscrew the plug, and let the oil drain completely, which takes 10-15 minutes. Do not drop the plug into the drained oil.
  5. Locate the oil filter: it sits between the engine and the radiator, and access is awkward, so you need a cup-type filter wrench. Position the pan, unscrew the filter, and drain the remaining oil.
  6. Wipe the filter mounting surface clean. Lubricate the new filter's gasket with fresh oil and spin the filter on by hand until the gasket touches, then tighten about 3/4 of a turn more. Do not overtighten with a tool.
  7. Clean the drain plug, install a new sealing ring, and screw the plug in. The exact torque for this engine is not given in the source; as a guideline for a drain plug use 25-35 N·m (18-26 lb-ft), and verify the exact value in the Renault service data so you do not strip the threads in the aluminum oil pan.
  8. Pour in about 3.5-4 L (3.7-4.2 qt) of oil through the funnel, wait a couple of minutes, check the level with the dipstick, and top up in small portions to the MAX mark. Do not overfill.
  9. Close the filler neck and start the engine for 30-60 seconds. The oil pressure warning light should go out 1-2 seconds after startup.
  10. Inspect the drain plug and filter for leaks. Shut off the engine, wait 5-10 minutes, and recheck the level with the dipstick, topping up if necessary.
  11. Reinstall the skid plate and take the used oil to a collection point for recycling.
  12. Reset the service interval indicator through the trip computer menu (the procedure depends on trim level and multimedia system), then write down the mileage of the oil change.

Common mistakes and warnings

  • Do not let the oil level go above MAX or below MIN. Do not use oils without RN0700/RN0710 approval, and do not choose overly thick "summer" viscosities. The drained oil is hot, so be careful, and when working on a lift, secure the car firmly. If you strip the drain plug threads or the filter will not come off, take the car to a repair shop.