2001 Renault Scenic Repair Question
Topics covered: Engine, Smell, Alternator.
Mileage: No information provided.
Mileage: No information provided.
Asked on January 25, 2010
2001 Renault Scenic engine oil/timing belt??????
Engine Mechanical problem
2001 Renault Scenic 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Manual 62300 miles
could you help please ?I have a 1.4 2001 renault scenic I recently had the timing belt /water pump /alternator belt,changed ,so i thought id have a go at an oil change <1st time>myself.I put in 10w -40 semi synthetic oil which seems ok but was was wondering what is the best quality of oil i could use for the best performance/econemy . Also i have noticed a kind of burning rubber smell from the engine bay,and its only since i had the belts changed,could you tell me if this is ok/normal for just having the work done about a month ago???/many thanks!!!!
2001 Renault Scenic 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Manual 62300 miles
could you help please ?I have a 1.4 2001 renault scenic I recently had the timing belt /water pump /alternator belt,changed ,so i thought id have a go at an oil change <1st time>myself.I put in 10w -40 semi synthetic oil which seems ok but was was wondering what is the best quality of oil i could use for the best performance/econemy . Also i have noticed a kind of burning rubber smell from the engine bay,and its only since i had the belts changed,could you tell me if this is ok/normal for just having the work done about a month ago???/many thanks!!!!
Asked by weejohnAnswer
Replied on January 26, 2010
10/40 oil is good for this year of vehicle ... I would have the repair centre check over the belt repairs if you are getting a burning smell .. this is not natural a month later and could be one of the belts is not aligned correctly which could break and damage the engine !!
