The Renault K9K 1.5 dCI is a 1.5 l (1,461 cc, 89.15 cu-in) straight-four 4-stroke turbocharged diesel engine co-developed by Nissan and Renault. The engine is produced since 2001. The K9K engines are available in different versions, each configuration corresponds to the three-digit code and have deifferent specificatons.
The K9K engine features cast-iron block with five-bearings crankshaft and aluminum head with a single camshaft (SOHC) and two valves per cylinder. The K9K 1.5 dCI has a common-rail injection system and turbocharger Borg-Warner.
There are three versions of 1.5 dCI engine: a low power level version, a high power level version and a high power version with variable geometry turbocharger. Low power versions (up to 66 kW) uses the Delphi fuel injection system for Euro 3,4 engines or Bosch for Euro 5 versions. High power versions (70 kW and higher) uses fuel injection system by Continental. The engines are equipped with EGR-system and latest modifications use diesel particulate filter.
A 76.0 mm (2.99 in) cylinder bore and 80.5 mm (3.17 in) piston stroke give the motor a total of 1,461 cc of displacement. Compression ratio rating is 15.2:1.
It produces from 65 PS (48 KW; 64 HP) to 110 PS (81 KW; 108.6 HP) of horsepower and from 160 Nm (16.3 kg·m; 118.1 ft·lb) to 260 Nm (26.5 kg·m; 191.9 ft·lb) of torque.
General information
| Engine Specifications | |
| Engine code | K9K 1.5 dCI |
| Layout | Four stroke, Inline-4 (Straight-4) |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Production | 2001- |
| Displacement | 1.5 L, 1,461 cc (89.15 cu-in) |
| Fuel system |
Common-rail injection system (Delphi) Common-rail injection system (Bosch) Common-rail injection system (Continental) |
| Power adder | Turbocharger Borg-Warner |
| Power output |
65 PS (48 KW; 64 HP) at 4,000 rpm 69 PS (51 KW; 68 HP) at 4,000 rpm 80 PS (59 KW; 79 HP) at 4,000 rpm 82 PS (60 KW; 80.5 HP) at 4,000 rpm 86 PS (63 KW; 84.5 HP) at 3,750 rpm 86 PS (63 KW; 84.5 HP) at 4,000 rpm 90 PS (66 KW; 88.5 HP) at 3,750 rpm 90 PS (66 KW; 88.5 HP) at 4,000 rpm 101 PS (74 KW; 100 HP) at 4,000 rpm 103 PS (76 KW; 102 HP) at 4,000 rpm 106 PS (78 KW; 105 HP) at 4,000 rpm 108 PS (80 KW; 107 HP) at 4,000 rpm 110 PS (81 KW; 109 HP) at 4,000 rpm 110 PS (81 KW; 109 HP) at 5,500 rpm |
| Torque output |
160 Nm (16.3 kg·m; 118.1 ft·lb) at 2,000 rpm 185 Nm (18.9 kg·m; 136.5 ft·lb) at 1,750 rpm 185 Nm (18.9 kg·m; 136.5 ft·lb) at 2,000 rpm 200 Nm (20.4 kg·m; 147.6 ft·lb) at 1,700 rpm 200 Nm (20.4 kg·m; 147.6 ft·lb) at 1,900 rpm 200 Nm (20.4 kg·m; 147.6 ft·lb) at 2,000 rpm 220 Nm (22.4 kg·m; 162.4 ft·lb) at 1,750 rpm 240 Nm (24.5 kg·m; 177.1 ft·lb) at 1,750 rpm 240 Nm (24.5 kg·m; 177.1 ft·lb) at 2,000 rpm 250 Nm (25.5 kg·m; 184.5 ft·lb) at 1,750 rpm 250 Nm (25.5 kg·m; 184.5 ft·lb) at 2,000 rpm 260 Nm (26.5 kg·m; 191.9 ft·lb) at 1,750 rpm 260 Nm (26.5 kg·m; 191.9 ft·lb) at 2,000 rpm 260 Nm (26.5 kg·m; 191.9 ft·lb) at 2,500 rpm |
| Injection order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Dimensions (L x W x H): | – |
| Weight | – |
Cylinder block
The K9K has a cast-iron cylinder block with five bearing support system. The engine used forged steel connecting rods, each piston is equipped with two compression and single oil control ring. Bore and stroke are 76.0 mm (2.99 in) and 80.5 mm (3.17 in), respectively. Compression ratio rating is 15.2:1.
| Cylinder block (Nissan Qashqai J11 specs) | ||
| Cylinder block alloy | Cast-iron | |
| Compression ratio: | 15.2:1 | |
| Cylinder bore: | 76.0 mm (2.99 in) | |
| Piston stroke: | 80.5 mm (3.17 in) | |
| Number of piston rings (compression / oil): | 2 / 1 | |
| Number of main bearings: | 5 | |
| Cylinder inner diameter (standard): | 76.000 mm (2.9921 in) | |
| Piston skirt diameter (standard): | 75.938-75.952 mm (2.9897-2.9902 in) | |
| Piston pin outer diameter: | 25.995-26.000 mm (1.0234-1.0236 in) | |
| Piston ring side clearance: | Top | 0.10-0.12 mm (0.0039-0.0047 in)- |
| Second | 0.08-0.10 mm (0.0031-0.0039 in) | |
| Oil | 0.03-0.07 mm (0.0011-0.0027 in) | |
| Piston ring end gap: | Top | 0.20-0.35 mm (0.0079-0.0138 in) |
| Second | 0.70-0.90 mm (0.0276-0.0354 in) | |
| Oil | 0.25-0.50 mm (0.0098-0.0197 in) | |
| Connecting rod small end diameter: | 26.013-26.025 mm (1.0241-1.0246 in) | |
| Connecting rod big end diameter: | 47.610-47.627 mm (1.8744-1.8751 in) | |
| Center distance: | 133.75 mm (5.266 in) | |
| Crankshaft main journal diameter: | 47.99-48.01 mm (1.8894-1.8902 in) | |
| Crankpin diameter: | 43.96-43.98 mm (1.7307-1.7315 in) | |
Main bearing cap bolts tightening procedure and torque specs:
- Step 1: 25 Nm; 2.6 kg·m; 18 ft·lb
- Step 2: Turn all bolts 47° clockwise
After securing bearing cap bolts, make sure crankshaft turns smoothly by hand.
Connecting rod bearing bolts
- Step 1: 20 Nm; 2.0 kg·m; 15 ft·lb
- Step 2: Turn all bolts 45° clockwise
Cylinder head
The cylinder head is made of strong, light aluminum alloy which gives it good cooling efficiency. The camshaft is supported by six bearings. The engine uses the timing belt and does not have hydraulic lifters, so special valve lifters are used to adjust the valve clearance.
Intake valves are 33.5 mm (1.31 in) in diameter, intake duration is 191°, valve lift is 8.0 mm (0.315 in), and the exhaust valves are 29.0 mm (1.14 in) in diameter, exhaust duration is 200°, valve lift is 8.6 mm (0.339 in).
| Cylinder head (Nissan Qashqai J11 specs) | ||
| Valve Arrangement: | SOHC, belt drive | |
| Cylinder head height: | 127.0 mm (5.000 in) | |
| Valves: | 8 (2 valves per cylinder) | |
| Valve timing: | INTAKE | 191° |
| EXHAUST | 200° | |
| Valve head diameter: | INTAKE | 33.38-33.62 mm (1.314-1.324 in) |
| EXHAUST | 28.88-29.12 mm (1.137-1.146 in) | |
| Valve length: | INTAKE | 100.74-101.16 mm (3.9661-3.9827 in) |
| EXHAUST | 100.54-100.96 mm (3.9583-3.9748 in) | |
| Valve stem diameter: | INTAKE | 5.969-5.985 mm (0.2350-0.2356 in) |
| EXHAUST | 5.955-5.971 mm (0.2344-0.2351 in) | |
| Valve spring free length: | 43.31 mm (1.7051 in) | |
| Camshaft cam height: | INTAKE | 44.012-44.018 mm (1.7327-1.7329 in) |
| EXHAUST | 44.592-44.598 mm (1.7555-1.7557 in) | |
| Outer camshaft journal diameter: | №1,2, 3, 4, 5 | 24.979-25.000 mm (0.9834-0.9843 in) |
| №6 | 27.979-28.000 mm (1.1015-1.1024 in) | |
Head tightening procedure and torque specs:
- Step 1: 25 Nm; 2.6 kg·m; 18 ft·lb
- Step 2: Turn all bolts 255°
Maintenance data
| Valve clearance (Cold) | |
| Intake valve | 0.125-0.250 mm (0.0049-0.0098 in) |
| Exhaust valve | 0.325-0.450 mm (0.0128-0.0177 in) |
| Compression pressure | |
| Standard | 18.4 kg/m2 (18.0 bar, 2261 psi) |
| Compression differential limit between cylinders | 0.06 kg/m2 (0.06 bar, 0.9 psi) / 200 rpm |
| Oil system | |
| Oil consumption , L/1000 km (qt. per miles) | up to 0.5 (1 qt. per 1200 miles) |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Oil type API | – |
| Engine oil capacity (Refill capacity) |
With filter change 4.6 l (4 qt.) Without filter change 4.4 l (3-7/8 qt.) |
| Oil change interval, km (miles) | 10,000-15,000 (6,000-9,000) |
| Oil Pressure, |
Idle speed: More than 1.2 bar 3,000 rpm: More than 3.5 bar |
Vehicle applications
| Model | Years Produced |
| K9K 700 / 704 | |
| Dacia Logan | – |
| Renault Clio II | – |
| Renault Kangoo | – |
| Renault Thalia | – |
| Renault Pulse (India) | – |
| Suzuki Jimny | – |
| Nissan Micra | – |
| Mahindra Verito | – |
| K9K 792 | |
| Dacia Sandero | – |
| Renault Clio II | – |
| K9K 260 / 702 / 710 / 722 | |
| Renault Mégane II | – |
| Renault Clio II | – |
| Renault Thalia | – |
| Renault Kangoo | – |
| Renault Scénic II | – |
| Nissan Micra | – |
| Nissan Almera | – |
| K9K 266 | |
| Suzuki Jimny | – |
| K9K 728 / 766 / 772 / 796 / 802 / 830 | |
| Renault Mégane II | – |
| Renault Modus | – |
| Renault Clio III | – |
| Renault Scala (India) | – |
| Renault Mégane III | – |
| Dacia Sandero | – |
| Dacia Logan MCV | – |
| Nissan Micra | – |
| Nissan Sunny (India) | – |
| K9K 764 / 732(282) | |
| Renault Kangoo | – |
| Renault Modus | – |
| Renault Scénic III | – |
| Nissan Tiida | – |
| Nissan Note | – |
| Nissan Qashqai | – |
| K9K 836 / 636 | |
| Renault Mégane III | – |
| Renault Laguna | – |
| Nissan Cube | – |
| Nissan Qashqai | – |
| K9K 770 / 892 | |
| Dacia Logan | – |
| Dacia Sandero | – |
| Renault Clio III | – |
| Renault Fluence | – |
| Nissan Note | – |
| Nissan NV200 | – |
| K9K 896 | |
| Dacia Duster | – |
| Renault Fluence (India) | – |
| Nissan Juke | – |
| Nissan NV200 | – |
| K9K 846 / OM 607 DE 15 LA | |
| Dacia Lodgy | – |
| Renault Mégane IV | – |
| Renault Kadjar | – |
| Renault Scénic IV | – |
| Mercedes-Benz A-Class | – |
| Mercedes-Benz B-Class | – |
| Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class | – |
| Infiniti Q30 | – |
| Mercedes-Benz Citan | – |
| K9K 608 / 609 | |
| Renault Clio | – |
| Renault Captur | – |
| Nissan Note | – |
| Nissan Micra | – |
| K9K 628 | |
| Renault Clio | – |
Author:
where di i find crankshaft bolt tourques for a renault diesel D/K9K
For K9K on Nissan Qashqai J11
Main bearing cap bolts:
Step 1: 25 Nm; 2.6 kg·m; 18 ft·lb
Step 2: Turn all bolts 47 degrees clockwise
Connecting rod bearing bolts
Step 1: 20 Nm; 2.0 kg·m; 15 ft·lb
Step 2: Turn all bolts 45 degrees clockwise
How can I find out which way round the conrod should face in the block? The engine was stripped and the tech didn’t take note of the orientation.
I got Dacia Logan MCV 2008 and engine is K9K 8796,,you showing only Sendero is come with this engine.
Thanks, added this info.
I have a problem with mine 460000 miles and runs perfectly but will only start when cold when hot you have to bump start it or let it cool for 2 hrs…..
Anyone how knows where i can find the time Marks for a engine K9K 608?
Take crank pulley off ,slot in crankshaft should be at 12 o clock.
Camshaft pulley should be able to put bolt into hole, at this point take plug out under starter motor and put special bolt in place to lock crank. This will now be locked on correct valve timing
J’ai une question: les moteurs K9K 1.5 DCI ont-ils des problèmes de pompe à huile dont est dérivé l’arbre du rotor de la pompe à huile?
how many power can hold this block ?
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Where is this on this engine?
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