Overview
The K-Type is a family of inline-4 automobile engines developed and produced by Renault since 1995. This is an internal combustion engine, four-stroke, with 4 cylinders in line bored directly into the iron block, water cooled, with overhead camshaft driven by a toothed timing belt and an aluminium cylinder head. This engine is available in petrol and diesel versions, with 8 or 16 valves.
The K-Type engine is an evolution of the Energy engine, itself derived from the Cléon-Fonte engine in which a hemispherical head incorporating a camshaft driven by a toothed timing belt was fitted. The K-Type engine is the ultimate evolution of the Cléon-Fonte engine. The main modification of the K-Type engine is the use of non-removable cylinder liners. The first K-Type appeared on the Mégane with a capacity of 1. 6 L....
engine brand: renault
production years: 1998-2005
engine lifespan: ~350 000
power: 115 – 120
torque: 158 – 170
fuel system: injector
fuel type: petrol
euro standards: EURO 2/3
timing drive: belt
hydraulic lifters: yes
phase regulator: yes
recommended engine oil: 5W-30, 5W-40
engine oil capacity: 5.5
displacement: 1783
compression ratio: 9.8
turbocharging: no
weight: 145
cylinder bore: 82.7
piston stroke: 83
cylinder block: cast iron R4
block head: aluminum 16v
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