For easy engine breathing: replacing the Renault Logan air filter

Let’s figure out why, in our realities, the Renault Logan air filter requires replacement more often than the car manufacturer advises, and why you shouldn’t listen to the advice of “experienced” people on “reanimating” old consumables .

Is an air filter really necessary?

To begin with, many drivers completely doubt the need to replace this filter, based on the fact that the air is already quite clean.
To some extent, this is indeed true, but on average, over 100 kilometers a car “swallows” up to 15 cubic meters of air. This is a fairly large volume that contains dust, dirt and other small particles. Each part in the engine is precisely matched to the others, so there is no room for foreign particles. It is for this purpose that filter elements are installed on all liquids that enter the power unit. Air is no exception. For regular off-road driving or in a city, the filter is simply irreplaceable. Sand poses the greatest danger. When it gets into the internal parts of the structure, it slowly but effectively wears away the metal, increasing the backlash of parts. Of course, this can lead to costly damage. Water is no less dangerous for the structure, which can cause corrosion. Don't forget about soot, dust, small peelings from the asphalt surface, tires and brake pads. It turns out that the air is not as clean as it seems at first glance. Timely replacement of the Renault Logan air filter is a mandatory procedure. According to research, if you change the air filter on time, you can extend the life of the engine by an average of 15-20%.

How to change the air filter on an 8-valve Renault Logan

To replace the round filter with Logan we use the following method:

1. Unfasten the latches.
2. Unscrew the screws around the perimeter.
3. We lift the lid.
4. We take out the old element, thoroughly wipe the filter housing and install a new one.

The rectangular filter is located in the cartridge and is connected to the intake air duct by corrugation. To replace, perform the following operations:

1. Unscrew all screws securing the filter housing.
2. By bending the clamp, pull the cartridge towards you.
3. We replace the filter and clean the inner surface of the cartridge.

Replacement frequency

According to the manufacturer's regulations, the filter element should be changed every 15 thousand kilometers. In practice, this figure is quite optimistic. If you often drive off-road or live in a large city, then the filter is subject to a very large load. Many car owners claim that in such conditions the filter becomes clogged after 6-7 thousand kilometers.

The best option would be to visually inspect the element every 10 thousand. This will allow you to quickly identify the level of wear and, if necessary, replace it. We also additionally recommend studying what features in the car’s behavior indicate critical wear of the air filter. We will cover this further.

Regulations then renault logan

The scheduled list of works included in maintenance does not include the elimination of breakdowns that occur suddenly and unexpectedly. And although this list is known, it is not possible to talk about the exact cost of the work due to various circumstances - fluctuating exchange rates, the pricing policy of a dealership or car service center and other factors. We can only note that the overall price tag will be much lower than that of other foreign cars representing the same class.

Why is it not worth refusing to carry out maintenance? There are two main reasons:

• undergoing maintenance at dealerships is a prerequisite for warranty service of the vehicle. A note about each regulatory event carried out is entered in the service book, and the absence of at least one such entry is grounds for refusal to fulfill obligations for warranty repair of the car due to the car owner’s failure to comply with the contractual terms;
• refusal to carry out maintenance negatively affects the level of safety of the driver/passengers, significantly increasing the likelihood of a sudden breakdown of the car.

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The Renault Logan maintenance frequency schedule is presented in the following table:

Note that warranty service for Renault Logan is carried out until the fifth maintenance.

Let's look at the main operations included in Renault Logan maintenance. The most common and important of them is changing the engine oil. The fact is that a mileage of 15 thousand kilometers is enough for the lubricating fluid to lose its original performance characteristics to a certain extent.

Untimely replacement of the MM is the main cause of premature wear of parts of the piston group of the power unit. Since this happens gradually, car owners may notice deterioration in engine performance too late, and then they cannot do without expensive engine overhauls.

Along with the engine oil, the oil filter is also changed, which seems quite logical - if the liquid is heavily contaminated, then the same fate awaits the filter element.

In addition to the oil filter, the air and cabin filters are changed at each maintenance. The first ensures the purification of the air necessary for preparing the fuel-air mixture, the second is responsible for cleaning the air entering the cabin when the airflow is turned on.

The brake/coolant fluid is replaced much less frequently - it is believed that these lines are more sealed, and the technical fluids themselves are much less susceptible to contamination.

Depending on the mileage or as wear occurs, the drive belts complete with rollers must be replaced.

An important part of maintenance is computer diagnostics. Renault Logan, although it belongs to the category of budget vehicles, is a completely modern passenger car, equipped with a considerable number of electronic systems, the incorrect functioning or failure of which is almost impossible to visually diagnose. This procedure can significantly facilitate the search for existing faults.

Zero maintenance of Renault Logan is not a mandatory procedure, but its implementation is a significant contribution to increasing the service life of the vehicle’s mechanisms and components. It includes:

• diagnostics of the machine in order to identify manufacturing defects that were not previously detected;
• Changing the engine oil/oil filter.

Carrying out zero maintenance after breaking in a new car is a preventive measure aimed at preventing possible problems that arise when the car manufacturer's recommendations are violated in the early stages of the car's operation. We are talking about speed limits that are in force during the running-in of the car - not all drivers comply with these rules, which can negatively affect parts and components of the vehicle that have not yet been ground in.

Signs that replacement is needed

Experienced drivers can judge the occurrence of most problems in a car by their behavior. This comes with experience, when you literally begin to feel the car. You can determine whether the air filter is worn out by the following symptoms:

• Noticeable increase in fuel consumption. A clogged filter causes oxygen starvation. The fuel in the cylinder does not burn completely and very quickly, which causes increased consumption.
• Power drop. A clogged filter creates additional air resistance. The motor makes extra effort to “suck” it, which affects the overall power.
• Ignition problems when the engine refuses to start.
• Increased CO2 content in exhaust gases due to incomplete combustion of fuel. Unfortunately, it is possible to register an increase in concentration only with the help of specialized equipment.

If you find problems with dynamics and increased consumption, be sure to take action. These are clear signs that the motor is not working correctly. If you don’t want to waste money on major repairs, find the cause and eliminate it. The easiest way to start is by checking the air filter.

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Study what a filter looks like for a diesel engine, as well as for gasoline internal combustion engines.

Left – diesel, right – petrol

Now let's open the Renault catalog:

• 8200431051, as well as 7701045724 - this is a filter for a gasoline engine;
• 8200985420 – filter for “diesel”.

All analogues for gasoline internal combustion engines

• AD 101200108
• AMC NA-2642
• ALCO MD-9492
• ASAM 30664

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• ASHIKA 20-01-130
• BLUE PRINT ADZ92217
• BIG FILTER GB9719
• BRECKNER BK10105
• BUGUS QAR475PMS
• BOSCH 1 457 433 529
• DELPHI AF20084
• DEXTRIM DX10043
• CLEAN FILTER MA1162
• FEBI 32227
• FINWHALE AF798
• FILTRON AP 185/1
• FORTECH FA101
• FRANCE CAR FCR210138
• FRAM CA10249 or CA8964
• GENERAL MOTORS-OPEL 91159955
• GENERAL MOTORS 4408341
• GOODWILL AG710
• HENGST E461L01
• HANS PRIES 207019595
• JAPANPARTS FA-130S
• KNECHT-MAHLE LX 773
• KITTO A0166
• LYNXauto LA1402
• LAUTRETTE ELP3779
• MANN C 1858/2 or C 1858/1
• MAPCO 60311
• M-FILTER (Lithuania) K461 or MAP60072
• MISFAT P412
• MEYLE 16-12 321 0004
• NIPPARTS J1321051
• NISSAN 1654600QAA
• PROFIT 15120206
• PATRON PF1116
• PURFLUX A1231
• SOFIMA S 5740 A
• SAKURA A25440
• TSN 91349
• TECH-AS 120036M or 120036Z
• UFI 30.147.00
• VAICO-VEMO V460070
• WIX WA6595
• "Nevsky filter" NF5455C

Analogs of filters for diesel engines

• ALCO MD-8628
• BRECKNER BK10104
• BOSCH F 026 400 323

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• CHAMPION CAF100980P
• CLEAN FILTERS MA3177
• ASAM 30882
• MFILTER K 7016
• FRAM CA11232
• PURFLUX A1471
• KNECHT-MAHLE LX 1953
• FILTRON AP134/9
• HENGST E1048L
• MANN C 27 010
• 1A FIRST AUTOMOTIVE A63549
• DENCKERMANN A141740
• MDR MAF-3040
• LYNXauto LA-1928
• SCT SB 2322
• SAKURA A-25980
• COMLINE EAF801
• COOPERSFIAAM PA7706
• SOFIMA S 3546 A
• JC PREMIUM B2R068PR
• JP GROUP 4318601009
• JAPANPARTS FA-040S
• JAPKO 20040
• KAMOKA F229201
• MASTER SPORT 27010-LF-PCS-MS
• MULLER PA3549
• MECAFILTER ELP9359
• PROFIT 1512-3127
• UFI 30.546.00
• QUINTON HAZELL QFA0179
• OPEN PARTS EAF3508.10
• TECNOCAR A2409
• VAICO V46-0596
• WIX WA9690

Different grades of quality

The reader might be left with a question about which filters for Duster are the highest quality. Here are the standard recommendations:

• Companies Bosch, Champion, Mann, as well as Mahle and Knecht produce high quality products;
• Need problems - choose Alco, Delphi, Meyle, Fram or SCT brand;
• Everything else can be considered an “acceptable option.”

Types of filters

It would be a good idea to find out what types of filters exist. Most passenger cars are equipped with classic paper filters with an accordion-shaped structure. More than 400 types of paper have been developed. In terms of filtration quality and ease of manufacture, they occupy a leading position, surpassing carbon and oil-inertial ones. The oil in the air filter did not provide the necessary cleaning effect, so they were abandoned.

Models made of synthetic microporous materials are also actively used. They are stronger and more durable, but are more expensive. By design, filters are divided into round (for engines with a carburetor), panel (used in modern cars) and cylindrical (mostly for diesel cars). Please note that depending on the year of production of Renault Logan and the type of engine, the shape may differ, but we will talk about this a little later.

There are classifications based on the number of degrees of filtration:

• 1st degree. The design includes only paper arranged in an accordion-shaped casing.
• 2 degrees. Additionally, the design includes a pre-cleaner made of synthetic material. Such filters effectively retain large particles. Most often they are installed on SUVs and special equipment that operate in extreme conditions.
• 3 degrees. It includes a special impeller, which, due to turbulence, causes particles to settle inside a special container in the filter itself. They are among the most effective.

Please note that each filter produced is subject to strict requirements. It should have an air flow resistance of around 0.6%, and also retain 99% of pollutants. New certified products must meet these requirements.

Change the filter element to logan 1

To replace the air filter on a first generation Logan, you will need a Phillips screwdriver. The procedure is as follows:

1. The locking bracket on the part cover rises, after which the holder can be unfastened. Do this with all four clamps.

   
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2. The 5 mounting screws on the cover are removed.

   
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3. The cover is removed.
4. The VF is removed from the housing.

   
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5. In reverse order, all the parts are put back into place.

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What to put on Renault Logan

As mentioned earlier, the choice of model directly depends on the generation of your car. Here are the following options:

• 8V 1.4 and 1.6 liters – filter with catalog number 77 01 070 525. Made in the form of an oval.
• V16 until 2012 – rectangular filter. Articles 7701045724, 8200431051.
• Cars manufactured after June 2013 - rectangular filters with article number 16 54 694 66R.

Original products cost around 400-500 rubles. If this is too much, then you can look at analogues for 100-300 rubles. We recommend studying the following models:

• GoodWill, AG371;
• analogue: 8200431051 (USA);
• Bosh, Mann, Wix, Mahle, 6001998848;
• FiltronAR 131/1;
• Fortech Logan, FA-030; Mann, C2672/1;
• Asam 30664.

There are no fundamental differences between compatible models and the original. No matter how high-quality the filter is, after 15 thousand kilometers it will still become unusable. Given the regularity of replacement, drivers save on air filters by buying cheaper, but no less high-quality analogues.

Stages

1. After you have purchased everything you need, you can begin repair work.
   Using a shaped screwdriver, unscrew the screws that are located on the cover of the housing in which the filter itself is located. There are only four self-tapping screws, and in order to unscrew them, you do not need to disconnect any additional systems or components. Everything is simple here. We put the unscrewed screws in a separate place so that they do not get lost.
2. The filter housing cover is held in place by four latches.
   If everything is fine, they should open without much effort. We remove the cover and gain access to the filter. Most likely, it will be extremely dirty and dust may fall off it, so this work must be done very, very carefully.

   Old dirty filter

3. You can clean the old filter and put it back, but it is better not to do this, because during operation, if it is not clean enough, other components may fail. The best option is a new filter.
4. After you remove the old filter, at the bottom of the pan you will find a lot of dust that needs to be removed with a rag, or better yet, with a vacuum cleaner. But before starting work, be sure to close all openings to prevent dust from entering the engine through them. Dust can also be removed with a compressor, but then still go over all surfaces with a cloth.
5. Carefully, so as not to damage it, unpack the new filter element and put it in place.
6. Make sure that the filter fits well into place.
   There should be no distortion. Properly installed filter barrier
7. Next, we begin the assembly, but first you need to clean the cover from dust - just wipe it with a wet rag.
8. Put the filter box cover in place. If this does not work, then the filter assembly is probably installed incorrectly. Install it differently. We remind you once again that it should sit tightly and rigidly. If the lid fits into place without problems, it means you did everything right.
9. The remaining operations are performed in reverse order.
10. Secure the cover with the latches. Before you start tightening the screws, it would be a good idea to lubricate them with alcohol or solvent. This will make it possible to prevent rust and other problems.
11. When screwing them in, you don't need to use much force because you may damage their sockets, and next time you will need to use extra force when unscrewing them. In a word, they should be twisted well, but not too tightly. This completes the replacement of the air filter.

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In conclusion, we draw your attention to the fact that the better the air barrier purchased, the better the motor protection will be. It has already been established that a good filter will help significantly save fuel. Experienced craftsmen advise replacing at least every six months, but in certain situations this period can be reduced or, on the contrary, extended.

For example, if you mostly drive in dusty areas, you may need to change the filter after just a couple of months. If your car sits idle for a long time, and you drive mainly only around the city, then it is enough to change it once a year.

We hope that this article will help you replace the filter yourself, quickly and efficiently.

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Let's get started

Replacing the air filter on Renault Logan is not difficult. The entire process can be completed in 5-10 minutes. The only tool you need is a screwdriver. Additionally, prepare rags if you need to wipe the filter seat. We will provide two instructions.

Replacing the oval air filter

Follow the steps of this instruction:

1. Open the hood. The large plastic container in the center is the air filter housing. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the 5 screws.
2. Next, unclip the 4 latches (2 on the sides and 2 on the top).
3. Lift the protective cover of the housing and remove the old filter.
4. Remove dust with a rag or damp cloth, and replace the new filter.
5. Reassemble in reverse order.

Replacing the rectangular air filter

In the central part of the engine compartment there is a container with a filter. You need to do the following:

1. At the top, closer to the windshield, unscrew the two fasteners. To do this you will need a tool with a Torx tip.
2. Unhook the 2 latches on the sides.
3. Lift slightly the part of the container that is located closer to the windshield. Pull out the rectangular filter. It goes towards the windshield.
4. Place the new filter in place, pressing it firmly against the housing. Close the cover and replace the fasteners.

As you can see, the procedure is elementary, so even a beginner can cope with this task without outside help.

8-valve and 16-valve engine

Replacing the air filter in Renault Logan 1.4, 1.6, 2 is a standard procedure that does not have any special differences depending on the engine capacity. The only difference is the location of the filter element in cars with 8-valve and 16-valve engines and the replacement process that depends on this.

In the case of an 8-valve engine, the filter is located at the top of the carburetor. To remove the part, it is necessary to remove the clamps that are located on both sides of the filter element.

After this, it is necessary to remove the bolts on the body of the filter protective box and the lower screws. When removing the part in question, the air intake pipes must be moved to the side, because they can serve as an obstacle to the removal of waste material.

After these manipulations, the filter box is removed, cleaned, and then the filter is changed.

If the engine is equipped with 16 valves, then the filter element is most likely located inside the air intake. For this reason, the procedure for changing the filter element itself is somewhat more complicated:

• The rubber seal is removed;
• In the places where the previous filter is attached, the air intake pipes and the unit itself are disconnected;
• The vacuum pump hose connected to the filter element box is moved to the side;
• The part to be disposed of is carefully detached from the fastenings to avoid damage to the resonator.

Air filters are designed for single use in the Renault Logan system. The discarded filter element should not be used, even if thoroughly washed. The part accumulates harmful elements that can contaminate the fuel system of the vehicle and cause irreparable harm to it.

Cleaning filters: is it worth the time?

Surely, many drivers have tried to clean the air filter using a vacuum cleaner. And indeed, almost white paper was obtained from the gray surface. However, this method allows you to remove only large debris that is literally on the surface. The difficulty lies in the fact that small particles are tightly stuck in the internal pores of the fibers, and it is almost impossible to remove them even with the most powerful air flow. Such cleaning will be absolutely useless. The cost of a new filter is not that high. You will spend more on fuel if you overuse it if the filter is completely clogged.

The second “brilliant” idea of ​​drivers is to saturate the filter with oil. Naturally, there will be no positive effect from such a decision. The liquid instantly clogs the micropores, which reduces the throughput of the part to almost zero. Remember that all paper filters are disposable. They only need to be replaced with new ones.

Additional Tips

It is not recommended to reuse old parts. Substances that are difficult to rinse and vacuum accumulate in the filter mesh, so there is a high risk of contaminating the fuel system. In addition, you should pay attention to the gasket: if it is very leaky, you should think about buying a new one. No matter how many kilometers accumulated, it is better to replace parts in advance. Otherwise, you will have to re-lay the filter box.

Purchasing and replacing an air filter is a mandatory element of Renault Logan maintenance. The procedure itself is not complicated, but it is important to follow its order very clearly and listen to advice on purchasing and servicing spare parts. This will avoid unnecessary nerves and inconvenience.

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