Question 1

What does an oil pump do?

Accepted Answer

The purpose of the oil pump is to circulate oil under pressure from the oil pan into the car’s oil circuit. This oil is needed to lubricate parts like the rotating bearings, sliding pistons and camshaft where constant, fluid movement is essential.Although primarily used for lubrication, pressurised oil also helps to cool parts of the engine where friction can be an issue. Because oil and lubrication are so important to the smooth running of your car, even the slightest dip in oil pressure can have a noticeable effect on the reliability of your car.Malfunctioning oil pumps can be hard to detect, so you should always have your pump inspected as soon as possible when the low oil pressure light begins to flicker on your dashboard. Your oil pump is an integral part of your vehicle's engine performance, and if it fails it could cause serious damage to your car.

Question 2

How often should an oil pump need replacing?

Accepted Answer

Like most car parts, your oil pump will experience wear and tear and will eventually have to be replaced. In a properly maintained and regularly serviced vehicle, your oil pump should last somewhere between 60,000 and 70,000 miles.Additionally, there are numerous other reasons why an oil pump might fail and need to be replaced. The most obvious reason is general wear and tear over time. Low engine oil levels can also result in insufficient lubrication which causes issues for the pump. Infrequent oil changes and contaminated oil can also cause the pump to malfunction. Dirt and debris in the oil can wreak havoc on the engine and the oil pump.Malfunctioning oil pumps can be hard to detect, so you should always have your pump inspected as soon as possible when the low oil pressure light begins to flicker on your dashboard. Your oil pump is an integral part of your vehicle's engine performance, and if it fails it could cause serious damage to your car.

Question 3

What happens during an oil pump replacement?

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Our certified mechanics will:
Safely raise your vehicle
Drain the oil from your engine and pump
Remove the oil sump pan
Replace the oil pump and re-assemble the other components
Add fresh engine oil and fit a new oil filter
They will run the engine check the oil pressure and inspect the engine for leaks

Question 4

What causes an oil pump to break?

Accepted Answer

There are numerous reasons why an oil pump might fail. The most obvious reason is general wear and tear over time. Low engine oil levels can also result in insufficient lubrication which causes issues for the pump. Infrequent oil changes and contaminated oil can also cause the pump to malfunction. Dirt and debris in the oil can wreak havoc on the engine and the oil pump.

Question 5

What are the symptoms of a bad oil pump?

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Usually, there a few signs you can look for:
Low oil pressure (this could be indicated by your engine warning light)
Increased engine operating temperature
Tapping or pinging noises coming from the engine

Question 6

How often should you replace your oil pump?

Accepted Answer

You should replace your oil pump if it starts showing signs of wear. In a properly maintained and regularly serviced vehicle, your oil pump should last somewhere between 60,000 and 70,000 miles.

Question 7

What happens during an oil pump replacement?

Accepted Answer

Our certified mechanics will:
Safely raise your vehicle
Drain the oil from your engine and pump
Remove the oil sump pan
Replace the oil pump and re-assemble the other components
Add fresh engine oil and fit a new oil filter
They will run the engine check the oil pressure and inspect the engine for leaks

Question 8

What is the average life of an oil pump?

Accepted Answer

In a properly maintained and regularly serviced vehicle, your oil pump should last somewhere between 60,000 and 70,000 miles.

Question 9

Can you drive with a broken oil pump?

Accepted Answer

You should avoid driving with a bad oil pump. If oil is not constantly being pumped to the parts of the engine that need lubrication, they will overheat and in extreme cases your whole engine could seize. To avoid serious and expensive damage to your engine you should have the oil pump looked at as soon as you notice an issue.

Question 10

Do oil pumps deteriorate with age?

Accepted Answer

Like most car parts, your oil pump will experience wear and tear and will eventually have to be replaced. In a properly maintained and regularly serviced vehicle, your oil pump should last somewhere between 60,000 and 70,000 miles.

Question 11

The law, vehicle regulations and your MOT

Accepted Answer

Your oil pump is not specifically checked as part of an MOT test, however if the car has low oil levels the tester may issue an advisory. For your safety (and your wallet!) it's best to regularly service your vehicle and have the oil pump checked if you experience any of the symptoms mentioned above.

Question 12

Renault

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Groupe Renault is a French multinational automobile manufacturer, established over 120 years ago in 1899.

Question 13

How popular is Renault in the United Kingdom?

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This French marque has around 1.4million vehicles on the road in the UK today. Their numbers peaked between 2007 and 2008 at over 2million vehicles, yet have been on a slow decline ever since.

Question 14

Sensibly priced options for middle of the road vehicles

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Renault makes a wide-ranging selection of respectable vehicles. As you’ll find with most manufacturers in today’s market, the cream of their crop lies with their SUV models. Other stand-outs are the RS models built for a much more fun driving experience and the electric models that are also sitting impressively in a steadily growing market.

Question 15

Renault: a constant contender in all manner of motorsports

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In the 1970s, Renault set up a dedicated motorsport division that went on to take the winners title in the Le Mans 24 Hours in 1978, with the Renault Alpine A442. They have been competing and achieving successes in both rallying and Formula One ever since.

Question 16

Renault Formula One

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Renault debuted their first formula one car (and team) at Silverstone in 1977; it was the first of its kind to include a turbo engine. The team continued until 1986 and shortly after, in 1989, they began to supply engines to the successful Williams-Renault car.The Benetton team was renamed Renault F1 in 2002, and the team went on to win the constructors championship in both 2005 and 2006 with Spaniard Fernando Alonso at the wheel.More recently, Renault powered the winning Red Bull Racing team in 2010 and returned to racing as a team in their own right, from the 2016 season onwards.

Question 17

Renault’s reliability and reputation

Accepted Answer

Renault ranked 19th place out of 30 car brands in the What Car? Reliability Survey in 2018. The highest to lowest scores ranged from 97.7% (Suzuki) to 76.5% (Land Rover), suggesting Renault’s 91.7% rating is probably a little better than the ranking position suggests.

Question 18

Recent Renault recalls and reliability issues

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Various recalls have been made on Renault models throughout their motoring history. The following are a list of the most recent in the UK and Europe.

Question 19

05/04/2019 – Renault Scenic, Renault Kadjar and Renault Megane (2018)

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Capacitors may crack under mechanical stress of the electronic board and overheat

Question 20

24/03/2019 – Renault Traffic (2017–2018)

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The mounting position of the plastic belt guides may be incorrect

Question 21

12/01/2019 – Renault Clio and Renault Captur (2018)

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The catalytic converter has not been correctly welded

Question 22

04/01/2019 – Renault Megane RS (2018)

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Due to a defect in the engine compartment, the battery wiring could be cut

Question 23

04/05/2018 – Renault Scenic (2016)

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The LED module for monitoring and managing the actuation of the rear lights of the trailer could be damaged

Question 24

13/04/2018 – Renault Clio and Renault Captur (2012–2017)

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The dipped headlamp beams may face downwards as a result of the headlamp beam height correction system not working

Question 25

13/04/2018 – Renault Clio, Renault Captur and Renault Zoe (2017)

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Cracks may form in the front wheel hub

Question 26

08/04/2018 – Renault Zoe (2016–2018)

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A component in the parking brake mechanism may be defectiveAll recall information sourced from gov.co.uk data.

Car make and model	Average dealer price	Price estimate	Average savings
Renault Master III	£1050	£859 - £1050	£95
Renault Kangoo	£1166	£820 - £1002	£255
Renault 21	£1103	£841 - £1028	£168
Renault Mascott	£1050	£859 - £1050	£95
Renault Fluence	£1050	£859 - £1050	£95
Renault Twizy	£1050	£859 - £1050	£95
Renault 14	£1103	£841 - £1028	£168
Renault Clio Collection	£1103	£841 - £1028	£168
Renault Laguna	£1103	£841 - £1028	£168
Renault Vel Satis	£1139	£827 - £1011	£221
Renault Twingo III	£951	£696 - £850	£178
Renault 9	£1050	£859 - £1050	£95
Renault Clio Collection	£1103	£841 - £1028	£168
Renault Grand Modus	£951	£696 - £850	£178
Renault Megane II	£1103	£841 - £1028	£168
Renault Captur	£1103	£841 - £1028	£168
Renault Laguna	£1103	£841 - £1028	£168
Renault Grand Scenic II	£1103	£841 - £1028	£168
Renault Master III	£1050	£859 - £1050	£95
Renault Scenic	£1103	£841 - £1028	£168
Renault Master III	£1050	£859 - £1050	£95
Renault Kangoo	£1166	£820 - £1002	£255
Renault 21	£1103	£841 - £1028	£168
Renault Mascott	£1050	£859 - £1050	£95
Renault Fluence	£1050	£859 - £1050	£95

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