Cars should be carried out every 50–60,000 km of the distance traveled. An oil change in a Renault Duster automatic transmission is necessary, despite the automaker's assurances that a so-called “maintenance-free” automatic transmission will be installed in a car. This procedure is carried out simultaneously with the mandatory change of oil filters.

Lubricant replacement options

Service companies that carry out maintenance of Duster cars offer services for changing gear oil in automatic transmissions in two options:

1. Partial.

Features of a partial oil change in an automatic transmission Renault Duster

Unlike a complete oil change, when carrying out a partial variant procedure, the interior of the gearbox is not flushed. The new portion of the lubricant is simply mixed with the old volume. This event contributes to a smoother automatic transmission shifting. In this case, gear oil is used in an amount of not more than 5 liters. The operation to partially replace the transmission fluid takes about 30 minutes. The main advantage of this method is economy and tangible efficiency.

Often there are situations when a complete oil change of the Duster automatic transmission causes serious problems in the stable operation of the automatic transmission, and sometimes its failure. For example, after a car has traveled more than 100,000 km, sediments in the form of harmful deposits accumulate at the bottom of the crankcase of the box. The following wear elements are collected here:

• metal dust;
• shavings;
• fragments;
• fragments of burnt friction linings.

Flushing an automatic transmission can cause clogging of the oil passages in the automatic transmission cooling system. To avoid such cases, it is necessary to carry out a partial oil change in several stages, approximately every 300 km. At the same time, it is possible to update the oil fluid by no less than 75%.

When you need to completely change the oil in an automatic transmission Duster

A complete oil change for automatic transmission Renault Duster extends the overall life of the vehicle by almost 200%. When carrying out this procedure every 60,000 km, in accordance with the requirements of the technical documentation, the problems described above will not arise. If you do not change the gear oil in the automatic transmission after a long mileage, destructive processes begin inside the gearbox.

The main functions performed by lubricants:

• prevention of failure of automatic transmission parts and assemblies due to an increase in friction forces;
• heat removal from rubbing metal surfaces;
• transmission of torque from the power unit to the chassis of the vehicle.

Advice: If during the visual inspection of the machine box traces of oil streaks were found, it is necessary to identify and eliminate the malfunctions. Only then fill in the missing amount of gear oil.

An extraordinary level check is carried out in the following cases:

• after repair work related to the restoration of the tightness of the automatic transmission crankcase;
• when changing ownership of a vehicle.

The design of the Renault Duster automatic transmission provides a special control hole for checking the oil level. With an excess of lubricant in the box, the automatic oil is poured out through the provided channel.

A direct check of the level of the working material is carried out after a short trip in order to warm up the lubricant to operating temperature.

1. The car with the engine on is fixed on a horizontal platform.
2. Selector mode - corresponds to the mark "P" parking.
3. The oil is heated to a temperature of 60 ± 1°C (it is recommended to use a special diagnostic scanner to measure degrees).

Attention: For trouble-free reliable operation of the automatic transmission, it is necessary to maintain the transmission oil level within the established limits. For a working mechanism, not only an underestimated volume is harmful, but also its excess.

When to change the oil in the Duster box?

According to the Renault car maintenance regulations, transmission oil in manual and automatic transmissions does not require replacement throughout the entire life of the car. But to perform a number of operations, for example, to replace the drive oil seal, it is required to drain the oil from the box.

The need to change the oil in the box may arise due to the harsh operating conditions of the car or at extremely high mileage.

Manual transmissions installed on Renault Duster ()

JR5 - 5 speed

TL8 - 6 speed

DP2 - automatic transmission 4-speed

What oil is poured into a Renault Duster manual gearbox?

Manual transmission TL8 (6MKPP) filling capacity 2.8 liters

Manual transmission JR5 (5MKPP) filling capacity 2.5 liters

Manual transmission oil APIGL-4 quality and SAE 75W-80 viscosity

The oil recommended by Renault is poured into the transfer case and rear gearbox - ELFTranselfFE 80W-90. In the rear gearbox 0.55 liters, in the transfer case 0.38 liters.

How to check the oil level in a Duster manual transmission?

You need to check the level if there are smudges of gear oil. To check the level on the front wall of the crankcase there is a control hole screwed with a threaded plug.

We pick up the car. We remove the engine protection. We turn off the control plug.

On a front wheel drive Duster:

On the all-wheel drive Duster:

We check the level with an L-shaped key.

It should be at the level of the lower edge of the control hole. If the oil level in the box is lower, then add the oil recommended by the manufacturer (see above)

We check the condition of the seal on the cork and twist it into place.

How to change the oil in a manual transmission Duster?

Raise the car on a lift.

For work, you will need a container for draining the oil.

Special syringe for topping up oil

8 mm square wrench.

Operating procedure:

We remove the protection of the crankcase of the motor.

We unscrew the plug of the control hole (see above)

We unscrew the drain plug with a tetrahedron and drain the oil.

We twist the plug with a new gasket (torque 20 Nm)

Automatic transmission in cars is designed for more comfortable driving. In this case, there is no need for constant gear changes, for example, when driving in the city, because now everything will be done by automation. Since Renault Duster is a very complex unit and can easily fail, frequent oil changes in automatic transmissions are needed here. Consider how and when to carry out the procedure - Renault Duster oil change in automatic transmission.

How often is the replacement done?

If you carefully pay attention to the technical documentation of the car, you will notice that the lubricant in the automatic transmission for Renault Duster cars is filled for the entire period of operation and does not need to be replaced. However, in reality, everything is not as simple as it seems.

European car manufacturers are sure that, as a rule, a car owner buys a car for 5 years of operation or 150 thousand kilometers. This figure determines the average service life of the engine and the guarantee of proper operation of all components and assemblies. After this period, the operation is considered unsafe.

In practice, everything is different. The car is used much longer, but the lubricant in the automatic transmission is just designed for 150 thousand kilometers. Therefore, you still need to change the lubricant more often than the prescribed period. This is 60-100 thousand kilometers.

If we talk about the all-wheel drive Renault Duster, then this car is used in difficult conditions, which means that it is recommended to change the oil in the automatic transmission more often - once every 50 thousand kilometers.

Difficult conditions mean:

• Aggressive driving style
• Off-road driving
• Very low and also too high temperature
• Transportation of heavy loads
• City driving in start-stop mode
• Single towing of a car with automatic transmission

All these factors reduce not only the life of the automatic transmission, but also its lubricating component, which is subject to pressure changes and temperature surges. As for the last point, it is due to the fact that the box spins up without the participation of the oil pump. This means that the service life of both the unit and the lubricant is greatly reduced.

How to check the oil level of a Renault Duster automatic transmission?

One of the steps to changing the lubricating component can be called a decrease in its level caused by mechanical influences on the pallet or through faulty shaft seals. Before adding or completely changing a component, you need to know how to check the oil level in an automatic transmission on a Renault Duster car.

It is very simple to do this: just open the hood of the car and find a bright yellow ring at the junction of the automatic transmission and the engine. It is the handle of the measuring probe. You need to pull on it and inspect the level using the scale. It is recommended to do this on a cold engine when the level has settled. The level must be between the minimum and maximum marks.

Too low a level leads to poor lubrication of components and assemblies, and, accordingly, to a breakdown of the automatic transmission. Too high a level entails an increase in the pressure of the technical fluid. This negatively affects the seals and seals, which are squeezed out and cause leaks.

Full or partial replacement

You can change the oil in the automatic transmission of a Renault Duster car in whole or in part. Under the full means draining the old oil, flushing the crankcase and filling in a new one.

Partial replacement involves the gradual addition of new oil as it mixes with the old. This method is applicable for cars with mileage exceeding 100 thousand kilometers. The fact is that old oil creates deposits on the walls of the crankcase, which, when flushed, can clog small channels. All this leads to "oil starvation" and the failure of the unit.

With a partial replacement, the old one is drained, and then a new one is poured in the same amount every 200-300 kilometers. Immediately pouring a new one in place of the old one is completely not recommended, since they can have completely different chemical composition.

When and how to carry out a partial replacement

As mentioned earlier, a partial is performed when the car's mileage is already too high. To do this, you need to choose a high-quality lubricant that the manufacturer recommends for the Renault Duster automatic transmission, and drain several hundred grams of old oil from the crankcase.

Exactly the same amount of new oil is poured. Now on this mixture you need to drive about 200-300 kilometers. Once the car has traveled the required number of kilometers, you need to drain some of the old oil again, and then drive another 200 kilometers. This cycle is performed until the entire canister of new grease is filled into the crankcase.

Partial replacement is not only the only way to change the oil in the old box, but also a good opportunity to flush the automatic transmission from heavy deposits. As you know, the best flushing agent is the oil itself, but it is very expensive. Therefore, it is not advisable to use it as a flush. It is best to buy the appropriate fluid or gradually change the composition of the lubricant.

It is not recommended to mix oils of two different manufacturers or different chemical composition. For example, a lubricant intended for automatic transmission winter operation does not withstand high temperatures at all. This rule also works in reverse. Therefore, it is best to make a complete replacement.

Complete replacement

If you want the box to serve more than one hundred thousand kilometers, then it is recommended to perform a complete automatic transmission oil change on a Renault Duster car. If you do this procedure every 60 - 100 thousand kilometers, the unit will not only not require partial replacement, but also will last a very long time. This procedure is performed as follows:

• The car is driven onto a lift or a viewing hole.
• The brand of transmission oil is specified and the desired type is selected.
• The probe is pulled out and the machine is raised to a height sufficient for replacement.
• Now you need, and then unscrew the oil drain plug and drain the oil into a suitable liquid. It should drain for at least 10 minutes. At the end, the cork is wrapped in place, and the machine is lowered.

• Now we unscrew the filler cap or bolt (depending on the modification of the gearbox) and pour the flushing fluid into the automatic transmission. For Renault Duster, it makes no difference what kind of liquid it is. The most important thing is that it should be transmission.
• The filler cap closes and the engine starts. It is necessary to let it idle in neutral gear for about 5-10 minutes. During this time, flushing clean the mechanism from the remnants of old oil and dirt.
• Now drain the flush and refill with new. The principle of draining and filling is the same here.

When flushing fluid is poured into the box, it is strongly not recommended to increase the speed above idle. Otherwise, there is a big risk of "ditching" the automatic transmission ahead of schedule.

Conclusion

As you already understood, the automatic transmission on the Renault Duster still needs an oil change. In order for the box to serve for a long time, it is necessary to do this every 60 thousand kilometers. Moreover, an oil change will necessarily be accompanied by flushing the crankcase, as well as the mechanism. It is recommended to perform this procedure on a lift or inspection hole, where there is access to the lower part of the gearbox.

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Timely replacement of automatic transmission oil is the key to the correct operation of the transmission in a Renault Duster car. Such work can be done by any driver who does not have special skills. To do this, you just need to follow the instructions. In the article below, we will consider how to properly change automatic transmission oil for Renault Duster with your own hands.

Why is automatic transmission oil needed?

Automatic gearbox in Renault Duster is a complex and multifaceted mechanism, consisting of a large number of moving parts. When working between spare parts, increased friction is created. To avoid overheating, a special process fluid is poured into the system - automatic transmission oil.

Transmission fluid lubricates the surface of rubbing parts and removes excess heat, thus extending the life of the gearbox on Renault Duster vehicles. In addition, the oil transmits torque to the planetary gears.

An oily ATF solution consists of a base and special metal inhibitors. During operation, the liquid loses its original properties: a precipitate appears, which worsens the protection of parts from friction.

During normal engine operation, the temperature inside the ATF reaches +150 °C. under these conditions, the liquid with spent inhibitors begins to foam and loses its properties. Such a solution must be urgently replaced.

Damaged automatic transmission oil does not protect parts from wear. So, over time, the mechanism overheats, and soot settles on the walls. The first sign of an automatic transmission malfunction in a car is a deterioration in shifting various gears. There is also a buzz of gears during the movement of vehicles. Oil change for Renault Duster in automatic transmission is done independently.

Signs of the need to change automatic transmission oil in Renault Duster cars:

1. Transmissions are not clearly switched on or switched off spontaneously;
2. The appearance of noise, vibration, shocks;
3. Jerky riding.

Why can oil leak?

As a result, if the oil is not changed in time, the automatic transmission fails. Replacing this mechanism will be expensive, so drivers are advised to check the fluid and its level with a dipstick in a timely manner.

A change in the color or smell of the solution also indicates a malfunction of the gearbox mechanism in Renault Duster cars. Such oil is not able to fully perform its functions and must be urgently replaced. Fluid may also leak from the system. Basically, such breakdowns of the mechanism occur in the winter season. At low negative temperatures at the time of starting the engine, the transmission will run dry. Since the oil acquires its properties only when heated, the cold liquid is thick. This solution takes time to pass through the entire automatic transmission mechanism.

When starting the ATF pump for the first time, it is important that a protective oily film is preserved on the parts.

If the transmission fluid is not replaced on time, oil seal leaks often occur. Over time, the transmission will stop working and you will have to call a tow truck. At a service station, they can bill for a complete replacement of the automatic transmission mechanism. To avoid such problems, the driver is advised to change the oil in a timely manner.

In Renault Duster, you can change the oil in the automatic transmission yourself, following the simple instructions that are described below.

The process of changing the oil in an automatic transmission for Renault Duster 2.0

According to the maintenance regulations, automatic transmission oil is changed in Renault Duster 2.0 cars every 40-50 thousand kilometers. In some cases, the fluid is added earlier if there are any problems with gear shifting.

For hDo-it-yourself oil changes in the Renault Duster automatic transmission, the driver will need:

• new fluid. Recommended class - D III;
• empty container, with a volume of 10 liters;
• screwdriver, wrench;
• pan cleaner (acetone, diesel fuel);
• clean rag.

At low temperatures, the oily solution loses its properties much faster.

Fluid change process:

1. Draining the old fluid. To do this, you must first warm up the engine, and then turn it off. After that you need:
   1. Remove engine protection;
   2. Remove the left front wheel of the car and the fender liner;
   3. Substitute a container to drain the liquid;
   4. Unscrew the crankcase valve;
   5. Drain the liquid (it will take 30 minutes);
2. System cleaning:
   1. Raise the automatic transmission pan and drain the remaining fluid;
   2. Remove and clean the mesh filter with diesel fuel or a special tool;
   3. After, the parts are installed in their places in the reverse order;
3. New fluid is poured into the automatic transmission through the dipstick hole. It will take approximately 7.5 liters. Then you need to start the engine and shift gears for 5 minutes.

On average, the procedure for replacing fluid in an automatic transmission is performed 1 time in 2-3 years.

When purchasing a popular car, we recommend that you worry about its future "fate". The line of "life" of the car will be long, not encountering huge problems only in those cases when you take preventive measures in a timely manner, preventing the failure of important mechanisms and assemblies. One of these preventive measures is changing the oil in a Renault Duster automatic box. Unfortunately, we have to deal with such cases when inexperienced car owners confidently declare the impossibility of such a replacement.

Before changing the oil in a Renault Duster automatic transmission, you should study the technical documentation.

Hearing such statements from experienced motorists, beginners simply take their word for it, respectively, without taking any action. Of course, it is very important to listen to the advice of experienced people, but we also recommend that you study the technical instructions that the manufacturer presents after the release of a new car model. It is from such technical documentation that you can learn a lot of useful things, learn unique things, and improve your technical level.

Change of oil

Even if you are one of those motorists who are terribly afraid to approach the technical part of the car, because they do not understand anything in this matter, we still recommend that you familiarize yourself with our recommendations. All of us, at some time in the past, were afraid to perform some actions, because we were amateurs in many matters. However, having driven away fear, having familiarized yourself with the recommendations, you can become a real dock, carrying out not only the prevention of the car, but even carrying out repair work on your own. For this reason, we propose to take a starting position, study all our recommendations, and then independently on your car.

When to change the oil

We immediately warn you that it is impossible to change something just like that on a vehicle that is working properly. In particular, there is a certain frequency at Renault Duster. You can look through the technical documentation from the manufacturer and personally find the answer to the question of how often such manipulations should be carried out. However, we strive to provide you with ready-made information so that you do not waste time searching. So, if we talk about the timing of changing the oil in the gearbox for Renault Duster, the manufacturer directs us to perform such a procedure after a sufficient impressive mileage of the car - 60 thousand kilometers.

If after such a run you do not change the transmission fluid, some destructive process may begin. In particular, oil contributes to the excellent lubrication of moving parts, prevents their strong friction, and also cools them. Another of the characteristics of the transmission fluid is the ability of the driver to change the speed on the gearbox. Perhaps you have already witnessed when, when trying to switch speed, terrible sounds are heard, a rattle, after which the speed is either switched with great difficulty, or it is impossible to perform such an action at all, respectively, the trip to the car is postponed. This is all the result of untimely replacement of consumables.

What kind of oil to fill

We hope that we were able to convince you that you need to take care of your “favorite” as you would yourself, respectively, change the used oil fluid in time. However, we hasten to warn you about another mistake that beginners often make. Having figured out that the transmission fluid must be changed, inexperienced motorists go to car dealerships, purchasing oil that has attracted attention for some reason. Someone liked the attractive price, someone heard positive feedback from other motorists in the store.

However, you must understand that each car needs its own technical equipment, for this reason it will be useful for you to know what kind of oil you need to pour into the Renault Duster automatic transmission.

For an answer, again, you can contact the manufacturer by flipping through the pages of technical documentation. By the way, we hasten to emphasize that many reject acquaintance with the technical documentation for Renault Duster for the reason that in the original it is published in French. Of course, it is unlikely that most car owners will be able to confidently and proudly declare their excellent command of French, however, do not be lazy to surf the Internet, there you will definitely find a Russian-language version. Shell Helix Ultra 0W-40 oil has good performance characteristics. The auto shop can also recommend an excellent analogue, it is only important to tell the seller the model of your car.

Checking the level and adding oil

It happens that in the gearbox, for some reason, the oil level decreases, passing the lower limit of the permissible norm. In these cases, you also risk damaging the automatic transmission, after which you will have to carry out repairs. Unfortunately, repairing a transmission is a complex procedure that you definitely cannot perform, so you will need to drive your car to a service station. For repairs, you will be forced to pay an impressive amount. To prevent such negative consequences, we recommend that you periodically simply check the transmission fluid level. If you don’t understand such a question as how to check the automatic transmission oil level at Renault Duster, then we suggest that you carefully read the stages of the check:

• remove the left wheel;
• carefully examine the open space, you need to try to find a special plug;
• unscrew the plug;
• clean the surface;
• insert a finger and determine how much transmission fluid is missing.

Without such a check, no one will tell you how many liters of oil you need to pour into the Renault Duster box. So, if you have identified a clear lack of transmission fluid, until it begins to pour out. Partial oil changes in automatic transmissions are carried out within a minimum amount of time, often not exceeding thirty minutes. In this case, you will pour about five liters of new transmission fluid into the gearbox, after draining the same amount of the old one.

Complete oil change

Finally, go down into the inspection hole again, make sure that there are no transmission fluid leaks, then install protection. Using a special diagnostic tool, measure the temperature near the oil neck. It is important that it does not exceed 60 degrees. This completes your actions. As you can see, you won’t have to perform any super-complicated actions, so you can do it yourself in the automatic transmission on the Renault Duster, and we wish you great success and high efficiency in carrying out such manipulation.