Renault Twingo, C06 (EU)

Coolant capacity & service interval

Renault Twingo, C06 (EU) uses coolant with a capacity range of 5 to 5,5 liters. Service intervals include checking every 30000 km or 12 months, and changing every 50000 km or 36 months to 120000 km or 48 months. The data covers 6 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Twingo 1.2 (2001-2007)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5 liter
  • Check 30000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 120000 km/ 48 months
Twingo 1.2 16V (2001-2007)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5 liter
  • Check 30000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 120000 km/ 48 months
Twingo 1.2 (1998-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5 liter
  • Change 120000 km/ 48 months
Twingo 1.2 LPG (1997-2007)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5 liter
  • Check 30000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 120000 km/ 48 months
Twingo (1996-1998)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5 liter
Twingo (1993-1996)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5,5 liter
  • Change 50000 km/ 36 months

Additional Notes

  • The Renault Twingo C06 cooling system capacity dropped from 5.5 liters in the 1993-1996 variant to 5 liters from 1996 onward, a reduction that held consistent across all subsequent configurations including the 1.2, 1.2 16V, and 1.2 LPG variants.
  • The 5.5-liter figure for the 1993-1996 Twingo represents the total cooling system fill volume, which typically accounts for the radiator, engine block passages, heater core circuit, and expansion reservoir combined.
  • The 1993-1996 Twingo carried a coolant change interval of 50,000 km or 36 months under normal use conditions, a notably shorter distance and time threshold compared to later model specifications.
  • From the 1998-2000 Twingo 1.2 onward, the change interval extended significantly to 120,000 km or 48 months under normal use, reflecting the longer service life associated with modern long-life coolant formulations used in later production years.
  • The 1996-1998 Twingo row lists only a 5-liter capacity with no change interval specified, meaning no drain-and-refill schedule is recorded for that particular configuration in these specifications.
  • The 2001-2007 Twingo 1.2, 1.2 16V, and 1.2 LPG configurations all share an identical service schedule: a coolant level or condition check at 30,000 km or 12 months, and a full coolant change at 120,000 km or 48 months under normal use.
  • The check interval of 30,000 km or 12 months appearing in the 2001-2007 rows refers to a periodic inspection rather than a fluid replacement, serving as an intermediate maintenance step between full coolant changes.
  • The 1.2 LPG variant, covering 1997-2007, shares the same 5-liter cooling system capacity and the same 120,000 km or 48-month change interval as the standard 1.2 petrol variants, indicating no cooling system capacity difference attributable to the LPG fuel system.

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