Renault Clio Petrol Energy — Technical Data Sheet 1996

Technical data sheet AUTO-VOLT N°724 (June 1996) providing comprehensive specifications for the third-generation Renault Clio with Energy petrol engines launched in March 1996. This workshop manual covers two powerplants: the 1.2 D7F producing 60 hp and the 1.4 with single-point injection delivering 80 hp. Both are four-stroke, four-cylinder in-line units mounted transversely at the front, featuring cast-iron engine blocks with wet liners and aluminium cylinder heads.

The lubrication section details the gear pump driven by crankshaft chain, with minimum operating pressure of 1 bar at idle rising to 3 bar at 4,000 rpm. The Purflux LS602 filter holds approximately 4 litres of SAE 5W30 to 15W50 oil (CCMC-G4/G5 specification), with service intervals set at 10,000 km. Cooling system information covers the sealed pressurised circuit, thermostat opening points (86°C, fully open at 96°C), and the fan thermoswitch engagement at approximately 92°C with cutoff at 82°C. The expansion tank is rated 1.2 bar with a total coolant capacity of 5.2 litres using Glacéol 35% (protection down to −23°C).

Third-generation revisions include the new front-end design with restyled bonnet and headlights, composite front wings, 50-litre airbag installation, and optional Easy clutch actuator. Braking system enhancements and the newly introduced 1.2D diesel engine are documented. Nine trim levels are listed—RL, Chipie, Be Bop, RN, Alizé, RT, Baccara, S, and RSi—alongside the electric variant.

The document includes fuel system schematics for the 1.4 single-point injection engine, component location diagrams, and identification plate references for accurate parts matching and troubleshooting.