Renault 4 (EU)

Coolant capacity & service interval

The Renault 4 (EU) coolant specifications cover a fluid type of coolant with capacities of 4.8 liter and 5 liter depending on the configuration. The data covers 3 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
R4 / R4L (1983-1992)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 4,8 liter
R4 / R4L (1972-1983)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5 liter
R4 / R4L (1961-1972)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5 liter

Additional Notes

  • The Renault 4 (EU) cooling system holds 5 liters across the R4 / R4L generations spanning 1961-1983.
  • From 1983-1992, the R4 / R4L cooling system capacity decreased slightly to 4.8 liters, a reduction of 0.2 liters compared to earlier generations.
  • All three generations carry a normal use condition, meaning the listed capacities apply to standard operating environments rather than severe or special-case service.
  • A coolant system capacity figure represents the total volume of the entire cooling circuit, including the engine block, radiator, and hoses, rather than a partial service top-up amount.

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