Renault MI, MIH

Coolant capacity & service interval

Renault MI and MIH models utilize coolant with a capacity range of 11,2 to 13 liters. Service intervals consist of a 10 hour check and a 600 hour or 12 month change. The data covers 9 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
650 MI (1993-1998)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 11,2 liter
  • Check 10 hours
  • Change 600 hours/ 12 months
750 MI (1993-1998)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 11,2 liter
  • Check 10 hours
  • Change 600 hours/ 12 months
754 MI (1993-1998)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 11,2 liter
  • Check 10 hours
  • Change 600 hours/ 12 months
850 MI (1993-1998)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 12,5 liter
  • Check 10 hours
  • Change 600 hours/ 12 months
854 MI (1993-1998)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 12,5 liter
  • Check 10 hours
  • Change 600 hours/ 12 months
900 MIH (1993-1998)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 12,5 liter
  • Check 10 hours
  • Change 600 hours/ 12 months
904 MIH (1993-1998)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 12,5 liter
  • Check 10 hours
  • Change 600 hours/ 12 months
950 MI (1993-1998)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 13 liter
  • Check 10 hours
  • Change 600 hours/ 12 months
954 MI (1993-1998)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 13 liter
  • Check 10 hours
  • Change 600 hours/ 12 months

Additional Notes

  • Across the Renault MI and MIH range from 1993-1998, cooling system capacities fall into three distinct groups: 11.2 liters for the 650, 750, and 754 MI variants; 12.5 liters for the 850, 854 MI, 900 MIH, and 904 MIH variants; and 13 liters for the 950 and 954 MI variants.
  • The 650 MI, 750 MI, and 754 MI share an identical cooling system capacity of 11.2 liters, indicating a common engine cooling architecture across these three variants despite their differing model designations.
  • The step up to 12.5 liters for the 850 MI and 854 MI reflects a larger cooling circuit associated with the higher-displacement engine in those variants compared to the 650-754 MI group.
  • The Renault 900 MIH and 904 MIH carry the same 12.5-liter cooling system capacity as the 850 and 854 MI, placing the MIH-series variants within the same thermal management range as those mid-tier MI models.
  • At 13 liters, the 950 MI and 954 MI hold the largest cooling system capacity in the lineup, consistent with the greater heat rejection demands of higher-displacement or higher-output engines.
  • The suffix "4" appearing in model designations such as 754, 854, 904, and 954 does not correspond to any difference in cooling system capacity or service intervals relative to their non-"4" counterparts within the same displacement class.
  • A 10-hour check interval applies uniformly across all nine variants. In equipment operating on engine hours rather than odometer distance, a 10-hour interval represents a very frequent inspection cycle, suited to machines in continuous or heavy-duty use.
  • The coolant change interval of 600 hours or 12 months, whichever comes first, applies under normal use conditions across all variants. The dual-trigger format means calendar time alone can mandate a change even when the hour threshold has not been reached, which is relevant for equipment used intermittently.

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