Verdict
A non-turbo three-cylinder of 999 cm³ with indirect injection, introduced in 2014 on the Twingo III and then fitted to the Clio V and the Dacia Sandero, with 61 to 75 hp. Fiches-auto gives it a very favourable verdict based on 144 reviews, and L'argus notes that it attracts little attention compared with the 0.9 and 1.2 TCe. Points to watch: timing chain noise on the first Twingo III, sensors and probes that trigger the engine warning light, and possible oil consumption at high mileage. It has no hydraulic tappets, so valve clearances must be adjusted every 100,000 km. Its very limited torque gives it a slightly anaemic character.
Years to favour or avoid
- To favour
- No year particularly to favour
- To avoid
- No year to avoid identified
Known faults
Timing chain noise
Severity 2/3 · CostlyL'argus reports timing chain noises on the 0.9 TCe and 1.0 SCe of the Twingo III, with chain replacement needed up to April 2018. Car Verif advises against a car showing a metallic timing noise, especially if it was built before April 2018, and MyMotorList notes a few chain replacements around 100,000 km.
- Versions
- sce-1-0
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Oil consumption at high mileage
Severity 2/3 · CostlyMyMotorList reports oil consumption after 100,000 km, linked to the oil control rings, and Car Verif notes oil consumption after 80,000 km on the Dacia Sandero SCe 75. Check the oil level regularly.
- Versions
- sce-1-0
- Onset
- from 80,000 km
- Repair
- not documented
Engine warning light: sensors and lambda probes
Severity 1/3 · AnnoyingL'argus cites, on 2015-2016 1.0 SCe engines, an injection warning light with loss of power caused by the top dead centre sensor, as well as unstable idling or higher fuel consumption caused by the upstream oxygen sensor or requiring reprogramming. Car Verif notes injection faults on the first model years of the Twingo SCe, and an owner of a Twingo SCe 70 says they replace a lambda probe about every 30,000 km.
- Versions
- sce-1-0
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Models fitted
Good choice, check firstPhoto: KGC626, CC BY-SA 4.0
Good choice, check firstPhoto: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0
Dacia Sandero
2012–2020 · Petrol, Diesel
- Estimated monthly cost
- €347/month
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Renault Twingo
2014–2024 · Petrol, Electric
- Estimated monthly cost
- €296/month
Maintain and diagnose this engine
Read fault codes
An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.
Parts and maintenance
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