oil

Hi everyone, iv been checking my car over this aft and I managed to drop the oil cap down a hole in the bay, its gone down the square hole below the passenger side strut under the aircon pipes, any idea how I can get it back? I'm working tomorrow lol.

Lots of clios !

hey guys I've recently noticed there seems to be a slight oil weep coming from my crank oil seal my car hardly used any oil I have done 7,400 miles since my last service and I've only just had to put .5 of oil in to top up the engine I wanted to know if this is quite a common leak and wether I...

Car starts and ticks over nicely, no problem when revving in neutral. If driven gentle, all seems ok. The problem starts when I try to put my foot down a bit, big hesitation at low rpm, under 2k, then takes off and drives fine higher up the rev range. Other posts lead me to the coil pack/leads...

Was thinking if it actually performed better? I think it probably creates more drag as the outer edges dont sit flush with the roof? Its also a lot lot heavier than the standard one.

Got a few questions to any mk3 owners out there! What options do you have to make the stance of the car that little bit better? Do the 197 shocks fit? Or do you have to go with something else and if so what have people gone with? Ste

My brothers 1.2 Clio was serviced late last week now we have noticed an oil leak. I'm thinking a likely cause will be either they have reused the sump plug washer or not put the filter on properly. Does that sound about right? I've not had chance to have a look yet as we only noticed earlier...

Looking for a complete coilover/suspension setup for a 182 clio 2005. What would you suggest is the best and best value for racing??

Hi all, So, seeing as though my 182 has come with what can only be described as a couple of bricks instead of springs for suspension, I'm looking into getting some coilovers. Had AP's on my A3 and they were brilliant for the money. Looking at the Clio ones, it seems as though some have a...

Does anyone have any recommendations for online retailers to produce hydraulic hoses for oil coolers? I've found a company on eBay who will sell a 75cm hose with swaged ends for a shade under £16ea which isn't bad (if they are half decent). Certainly blows the local firm I visited out the...

hi guys...my box is pissing oil where the casing joins the engine block there shouldnt be any seals inside yea? if not then why is it leaking so bad? is it possible to check other stuff without taking the box off? i have replaced the selector rod seal with that split in half kit already and the...

hello, putting a new box in soon so need some oil, will this do the job? read a lot about 75-80 and 75-90...don't want to rock the boat with 90...so...

Evening all, does anybody know anywhere that can supply me with a new insert for front coilover struts. North east area would be ideal. Thanks in advance

Hi guys, Basic question for msa requiment for my race clio .... Do I need a catch tank basically ? Msa blue book states cars that do not recycle their oil fumes to the induction system need a catch tank ... Mines standard, no throttle bodies so say yes mine does recycle the fumes as it has a...

I have fitted my ITBs with 90mm trumpets and large filter so am having to replace the standard radiator. I have picked up a Polo one brand new from a local motor factors and will get a bracket made up to get this fitted. I am aware of the bigger golf one that people also use but wasn't sure if...

Right bit of an odd one done oil change change yesterday. Used Renault own oil oil filter and sump plug washer. Problem is after a while I've got minium oil in sump now but I put carbord under the car last night and came this morning bone dry not a leak and smelt exhaust gases they smell normal...

Im looking to do track days with my cup, I've read a lot about the cook sport springs, how do they compare to your average coil overs? how low does the car sit on 15's? how does it ride?

Hi, just put my 172 Cup Spoiler on ebay Starting at 99p Cheers http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Renault-Clio-mk2-172-182-Cup-Rear-Spoiler-Boot-Tailgate-Blue-TED43-2001-2006-/321686275127?

I no there's been posts like this be for but it saves me a lot of hassle going though all of them Right I have a 172 ph1 and would like to fit a oil temp/pressure gauge i'v had a quick Google and from what I can tell if need a plate/sandwich to fit between the oil filter is this right?

Does this need draining? Over on the dipstick. Showed a mechanic friend of mine he said he would just leave it but you know what there like!

Good Evening! i´ve got a 3 gauges cluster from an audi coupe, and I have some questions about installing it on my clio. the oil pressure only reads till 5bar (72Psi) what is the max oil pressure that can have a clio? (in a racetrack) I´m not very friendly of Oil sandwiches, so i´m guessing if...

As above really I see lots of different opinions, mine can be abit dodgy from the top of 2nd into 3rd although not very often I think I want to change it before doing a track day as its not exactly expensive have many people done this and had it made a difference or is it asking for trouble?

Just wondering how much it'd be to change gearbox oil in a 182, be done at a specialist just have no clue how much. Also, what will this really do for me, cars on 74k never been done I don't think, there's so many bloody receipts to look through lol. Also, how much is a replacement oem clutch...

Im wanting to fit a oil catch tank mainly for looks in the bay. Where's the best place to mount it? I was thinking maybe by the coolant tank or battery? Also where do I connect the pipe to? The breather? If so my induction hose also connects to that.. So can I link the catch can back to the...

I have a clio 1.2 16v and its burning oil alot. Cant see it leaking from anywere but have to keep putting more oil in every 2-3 weeks. Got gunk on the filler cap aswell. Also on a morning when i start it up it sounds like its going to cut out so i give it a little bit rev and the revs go to 3000...

Done an oil change on my 182 on sunday noticed that the oil looks to be about 3/4 of the way up the dipstick so not at the maximum, used 5L's of the Elf evo oil. Is it normal for it not to go to the max?

We fitted some ktec coilovers to my car at the weekend and I'm having problems with scraping in the arches. We've cut some of the arch liner away that was rubbing and bent back the metal lips but it's still rubbing every time I turn left. Any other solutions to this problem?

I have an oil temp guage, albeit a quite cheap Spitfire analogue one, into a sandwich plate at the oil filter. I did a track day on Sunday and was getting temps ~120'C+, which surprised me, but I really don't know if that's normal or dangerous? What temps do you see?

Basically as title states, i usually opt for Fuchs Titan Race S 5w-40 oil but the prices are pretty steep for it atm! What have people used that is just as good? And not so pricey! Cheers

Just wondering really if anyone who changes the oil regular on their track car changes the filter every time. I know they're only cheap and was just a thought too see what other people do I've just bought a few genuine oil filters of eBay for keeping on top of the engine oil changes.