October 2013

Inside Line: First Line

Renault Clio 2005 onwards Steering Ball Joint The Renault Clio is prone to ball joint failure on both sides of its front steering & suspension assemblies. First Line’s FBJ5462, which is suitable for both left […]

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Inside Line: Meyle

Sven Nielsen, Technical Director from MEYLE, says the following difficulty may arise with the Renault Clio: Stabiliser links often worn out Problem: Intense strain and high surface pressure wear and stress on the ball joint. […]

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Inside Line: Forté

Renault Clio petrol engines can suffer with contamination build up on the throttle valve in the throttle body preventing the throttle valve opening and closing correctly resulting in poor running and a lack of power. […]

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Inside Line: ZF Services

ZF Services UK recommends two vital checks when replacing a concentric slave cylinder on the Renault Clio. First, carefully compare the diameter of the hydraulic connection on the new CSC with that on the removed […]

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Inside Line: Globaljig

Renault Clio 2005 onwards These Renault models have no pinch welds or sill flanges. It means that in order to assess or repair impact damage, the additional hire of special clamps or brackets – in […]

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Inside Line: Gates

Renault Clio 2005 onwards Drive belt installation issues Gates points out that premature belt failure on 1.2 16V models is inevitable if installers apply a ‘general rule of thumb’ when replacing the timing belt and […]

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Inside Line: FPS

VOSA has a record of a recall for cars built between 14 December 2005 and 16 February 2006 to have the brake light switch replaced due to the switch melting as a result of the […]

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Inside Line: Comma

A few notes about the Renault Clio (2005 onwards) Engine Oil For this particularly series of Clio, the manufacturer uses several different specifications for engine oil which should be covered by Comma Syner-G, Comma Syner-D, […]

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Inside Line: Castrol

The third-generation Renault Clio was unveiled in 2005 with a range of engine sizes including 1.0-litre, 1.4-litre, 1.8-litre and 2.0-litre petrol engines and a 1.5-litre diesel engine. Castrol advises technicians to ensure that they use […]

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Inside Line: Corteco

Renault Clio 2005 onward Valve Stem Seals The engine heating and cooling characteristics on the Renault engine can turn stem seals brittle and cause oil leaks into the combustion chamber. If there is a slight […]

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