First, let's define the concept of Antifreeze and some of its aspects. Antifreeze is any liquid that does not freeze like water at 0°C.

All antifreezes are initially colorless (the manufacturer adds a dye to “identify” the liquid). The color of antifreeze does not affect its chemical properties in any way. For Renault Logan, Sandero, for example, manufacturers produce green antifreeze.

Lubricating properties are provided by the basic component of antifreeze - ethylene glycol.

In chem. The composition of modern antifreezes, as a rule, includes: ethylene glycol, water (distilled) and additives. Ethylene glycol and water make up approximately 95% of the liquid volume, the rest is occupied by additives, and the quality of antifreeze depends on the additives.

In our store you will find Antifreeze for Logan, Sandero either in the form or in the form. Antifreeze concentrate contains only one chemical. component - ethylene glycol. To prepare a ready-to-use liquid, mix the concentrate with distilled water in a 50:50 ratio. Ready-to-use liquids already contain the required amount of distilled water.

Renault Logan and Sandero come with Type D antifreeze from the factory. According to the coolant, the coolant is replaced every 90 thousand km.

To completely replace the coolant in Renault Logan, Sandero cars, you need 8-9 liters of ready-made antifreeze (depending on engine size) + 1 liter for topping up.

Do not try to save on coolant - the risk is too great.

Many car enthusiasts, who are also car owners, are interested in the question: what kind of antifreeze to pour into their vehicle?

There is an answer to it. But before moving on to it, you should decide (perhaps this will be interesting or useful to someone) what antifreeze essentially is and what it is needed for.

- This is a special coolant for, which does not freeze at 0 0 degrees, like water. This product prevents the engine from overheating and is generally responsible for the stable operation of the entire system. That is why it is very important to monitor the level of antifreeze and replace it in a timely manner.

When is it necessary to replace antifreeze?

It is recommended to carry out this treatment after 90 thousand km. Manufacturers also add dyes to it so that the liquid can be “recognized.” However, it must be said right away that the color of antifreeze does not affect the chemical properties.

Antifreeze for Renault Logan, which the manufacturer pours into it, for example, is green. It must also be said that the main component of the product is ethylene glycol, which provides its lubricating properties.

Based on their chemical composition, modern antifreezes are divided into two types: concentrates and ready-made liquids. With the second option, everything is clear - the liquid has the correct consistency of ethylene glycol and distilled water, so it can be used immediately.

As for concentrates, they contain the same ethylene glycol, which for proper use must be diluted with distilled water in a ratio of 50:50. In total, water and the chemical element ethylene glycol occupy approximately 95% of the volume, the rest comes from additives, on which the quality of the coolant depends.

Renault Logan is filled with type D antifreeze from the factory. It is very important to pour new antifreeze into a clean environment to eliminate the possibility of mixing it with used fluid. Depending on the engine size, to completely fill the system of a Reno Logan, you need to prepare from 6 to 8 liters. facilities.

According to the recommendations of the official dealer, it is better to use ELF antifreeze “GLACEOL RX Type D 1L Renault 7711428132” for the presented vehicle. In order to perform a high-quality fluid replacement, it is worth purchasing about 3-4 liters of concentrate, which then needs to be diluted with water in a proportion known to us.

The antifreeze for Renault Logan that remains can be used to top up as it is used. You shouldn’t skimp on antifreeze, because it’s just an extra risk.

Most owners neglect the quality of antifreeze poured into the engine cooling system, but you need to know which coolant to fill correctly. In fact, this aspect plays an important role for the reliable operation of the car.

This article will touch upon the features of choosing which antifreeze to fill and replacing antifreeze in the Renault Logan model in versions 1.4 and 1.6, and will also pay attention to the types of refrigerants currently present on the market.

What antifreeze should I use?

So, the most pressing question for many car owners is: what antifreeze should I use? Today, the choice of antifreeze in the market network is very wide, as well as spare parts. It has become difficult to decide on the optimal refrigerant option.

To make the choice easier, we will consider several types of fluid for engine cooling circuits and provide some recommendations for proper replacement on Renault Logan models.

About types of liquids

Carboxylate is a type of antifreeze that is endowed with balanced quality conditions, which allows it to be used in different temperature conditions. This category of coolants is traditionally characterized by a high-quality base formula that provides reliable protective properties. Such a refrigerant will eliminate the possibility of unexpected malfunctions in the cooling circuit of the Renault Logan engine during the operating period. Most manufacturers highly recommend or even use carboxylate antifreeze in their car models.
Hybrid - this type was widely used in the nineties, but even today it is a very popular alternative, preferred by a large category of car owners, including Renault Logan. The liquid has excellent performance in terms of reliability and duration of preservation of its protective properties in terms of elements of the cooling circuit.
Traditional is a type of liquid that is considered obsolete in comparison with the previous ones, but has good conditioning properties and is capable of maintaining them for a long time during operation.
"Lobrid" is one of the latest and most promising developments. It takes a worthy place among the leaders in this segment due to the use in its composition of various additives and additives that help improve the protective properties of cylinder blocks and their heads made of aluminum.

For many amateurs, the main criterion when choosing antifreeze is its color, which leads to a not entirely correct opinion about the identity of the qualitative properties of different liquids when the color scheme matches. And here again the question arises: what kind of antifreeze should I use? In fact, the color of the refrigerant acts as an indicator in case of leaks from the cooling circuit. Therefore, if yellow refrigerant is poured into the system in a particular car, this does not mean that it is incapable of combining with red or green liquid. Combination is not a mandatory procedure, although it is better to find out about the variety of colors of liquids suitable for the Renault Logan model from an official representative of the manufacturer.

How to flush the cooling system in Logan and replace the coolant?

When the car owner has already decided which coolant to fill, you can move on to the next stage. Before replacing, you should give the engine time to cool, and then unscrew the filler plug on the radiator, thereby ensuring that the system is depressurized.

We install the car on an overpass or pit (you can use a lift).
Removes the plastic protective panel of the pallet.
We disconnect the pipe from the lower outlet of the radiator and drain the coolant into a specially selected (according to capacity) container. To ensure that the liquid is drained completely, you should unscrew the plug on the motor block (if it is structurally absent, disconnect the pipes from the thermostat housing).
When flushing the system, we assemble the circuit together (we connect the previously removed pipes) and fill it with distilled water (it is possible to use a special cleaning additive). We start the Renault Logan engine and load it with various modes for a certain time (depending on the type of “flushing”).
Using the previously described technology, we disassemble the circuit, drain the flushing liquid, and put it back together (pay attention to the careful tightening of the clamps on the pipes).
We fill the system with refrigerant, observing the recommended level. We start it up and check the circuit for leaks.
Attention! When using concentrate, pay attention to the manufacturer's instructions regarding the proportions for preparing the mixture (with distilled water).

Low-quality antifreeze can cause harm to the elements of the cooling circuit - cause pockets of corrosion and contribute to the acceleration of the formation of deposits. It is better to immediately and permanently decide which antifreeze to fill.

Drawing conclusions

Like any Renault Logan car, engine capacity 1.4 and 1.6 needs attention and quality service. It is recommended to change the coolant every 2 years. You definitely need to pay attention to what kind of coolant you will be pouring into your car. This operation is not difficult to perform, so you can do it yourself. You should choose high-quality refrigerants, paying attention to the compatibility of this liquid with the modification of your car, because a lot depends on what kind of antifreeze you use.

Hi all! Today we’ll talk about how to replace antifreeze in Renault Logan. Let's say right away that replacing the coolant is recommended for Renault Logan and Sandero after 3 years from the previous replacement or after 90 thousand kilometers by odometer. In some articles there is information that the coolant needs to be changed after 6 years, but we understand that in our difficult operating conditions (sometimes hot and sometimes cold) and assembly in dusty workshops, it would be good to replace it as early as possible.

When the liquid acquires a dirty color and begins to smell sharp and unpleasant, you need to change it. This could happen already 50 - 60 thousand mileage

The question immediately arises of which antifreeze to choose. Look at this topic from the program The main road.

Let us add on our own that good antifreeze should not cost less than $1 per kilogram and the manufacturer’s brand should be familiar at least by hearsay.

Some of the best brands are Liqui Moly Langzeit GTL12 Plus, SINTEC LUX G12, Felix Carbox G12. You can also pay attention to the companies Shell, Texaco, Total, Lukoil and BASF.

Remember that the color of the coolant does not affect anything because they are all colorless fluids to begin with. Giving them blue or green is at the discretion of the manufacturer.

We list the tools that you will need to replace antifreeze on Renault Logan.

You will need tools and materials

antifreeze 5.5 liters;
any set of open-end or ring wrenches;
pliers;
slotted screwdriver;
worm clamps with a diameter of 35 - 50 mm- 4 things.;
a basin or cut-off low plastic canister with a volume of 6 liters for draining bad antifreeze;
a plastic funnel, although you can cut a plastic bottle;
gloves for car maintenance;
rags or rags.

To drain, it is better to place Logan over an inspection hole or drive onto an overpass. If this is possible, which most often happens, then lay a blanket under the car so that you can lie on it. At the same time, do not forget to put on the speed, handbrake and chocks under the wheels of your car.

Before draining the old coolant, you need to let the engine cool down so that there is no excess pressure in the cooling system. While the engine is cooling, you can remove the crankcase protection under the engine, if present. Then place a container for the used coolant under the drainage area.

If you have not allowed the engine to cool completely, it is better to relieve excess pressure by opening the cap of the coolant expansion tank. Be careful, because excess steam may come out, which is better not to inhale. Then close the expansion tank cap to reduce the initial flow of fluid when unscrewing the drain hose. After unscrewing this hose, the tank cap must be removed.

How to drain old antifreeze in Renault Logan

There is no drain plug for draining antifreeze in Renault Logan, so you have to drain it by removing the cooling pipe. We are talking about the lower pipe of the cooling radiator, secured with a clamp.

To open the drain hose clamp, you need to insert a slotted screwdriver into its lock, as shown in the photo (the hose has been removed for clarity), and turn the screwdriver.

Advice: if the hoses have “original” disposable clamps from Renault, then it is better to replace them with clamps with a worm gear.

Remove the hose from the radiator pipe and drain everything into a container.

In order for the liquid to flow faster when draining, you need to remove the plug from the vertical fitting, which is located on the thick pipe near the thermostat.

Due to the design of the cooling system in Renault Logan, not all of the antifreeze is drained, because some of it remains in the interior heater radiator. To drain the antifreeze from there, you need to remove two more hoses from the thermostat and tilt them down. After the residue has flowed out, you can blow air out of these hoses.

You have to be careful when blowing, because excess pressure can bend the delicate radiator lamellas. The video shows how to properly drain the coolant yourself.

Preparing to fill coolant

After the antifreeze stops leaking, you need to put new clamps with a worm tightening mechanism on the hoses and put the hoses in their original place, after wiping the connection points from dust and dirt with a cloth.

After this, you can fill in new fresh coolant.

Since 2009, the Renault plant has used antifreeze Glaceol RX Type D, produced under the ELF brand, which is dyed yellow and obtained from a concentrate diluted with distilled water in a 1:1 ratio. It is recommended for use in Renault Logan with 1.4 l or 1.6 l engines.

If your Renault Logan has problems with engine cooling, then the first thing to suspect is the thermostat. Which company should I install the thermostat from? choose for Logan, look at.

How to properly fill antifreeze into Renault Logan

It is better to pour into the expansion tank using a plastic funnel. In this case, you need to remove the lower drain hose of the cooling system and wait for the coolant to flow out of it. Remember - there is no need to rush when pouring coolant - take breaks and pump excess air in the hoses by pressing on them.

When liquid flows from the lower hose, you need to close the neck of the expansion tank to stop the flow. Next, you need to put the hose in place and tighten it with a clamp. After this, add coolant to the expansion tank up to the MAX mark on the tank. The next step is to bleed the air from the cooling system hoses. The following procedures are recommended.

How to remove air from the cooling system

After tightening the clamps, filling in antifreeze and closing the expansion tank cap, you can try to start the engine. Warm up the engine for a couple of minutes at idle until the temperature is about 40 ⁰С and turn off the car.
Slowly and carefully open the expansion tank cap to release excess pressure. Bleed the cooling hoses to remove air. If there is gurgling in the expansion tank and the level decreases, then add fluid to the middle mark.
Then we repeat warming up the engine, but this time up to a temperature of 90 ⁰С with the tank cap closed so that air can escape from the interior heater radiator and the cooler can enter there. To warm up the engine faster, you can raise its speed with the gas pedal to 2000 rpm. Don't forget to turn off the engine in time to prevent it from overheating. This can be done as soon as the cooling fan motor starts up.
Using rubberized gloves, carefully remove the expansion tank neck cap. Carefully! The steam is very hot - up to 100 ⁰C, so it is better not to try to sniff this steam and open the cap at the same time.
Now you can bleed air from the fitting and add antifreeze as needed. It is better to repeat the procedure of warming up and deflating 2-3 times and after that you can drive. The next day, check the level in the reservoir by leaving your Logan on level ground.

If you still have questions about removing air from Logan’s cooling system, watch the video about this process.

Flushing the Renault Logan cooling system

If you suspect your Renault Logan of clogging the engine cooling system, then you need to use radiator flushing. How do you know when flushing is required? It’s very simple - if on a warm engine a part of the cooling radiator is cold, then you need to flush the radiator.

If the engine overheats without a visible leak of antifreeze and in the absence of air pockets, then you need to flush the engine cooling channels. The question arises again - what kind of flushing is it safe to use?

The most popular manufacturers of washes can be considered Liqui Moly(Liqui Molly) "Kuhlerreiniger" HI-GEAR 7 minutes or LAVR 2in1. We would strongly advise against traditional methods of washing with anti-scale or acid - it is better not to use them at your own peril and risk. Watch the video of how professionals do it and everything will become clear.

Since we have completely cleaned the Renault Logan cooling system, we can wash the radiator twice a year. How to politely and carefully flush the cooling radiator on a Renault Logan, see the following video. This concludes the maintenance of the Renault Logan cooling system with our own hands. Do not forget that if you are not confident in your ability to repair a car, and have no idea exactly how to replace antifreeze on a Renault Logan, then it is better to contact a service center and not get your hands dirty.

Antifreeze for Renault Logan 2

The table shows the type and color of the required antifreeze for filling in Renault Logan 2,
produced from 2013 to 2019.

Year	Engine	Type	Color	Lifetime	Recommended Manufacturers
2013	petrol, diesel	G12++	red	from 5 to 7 years	FEBI, VAG, Castrol Radicool Si OAT

2014	petrol, diesel	G12++	red	from 5 to 7 years	Frostschutzmittel A, FEBI, VAG
2015	petrol, diesel	G12++	red	from 5 to 7 years	MOTUL, VAG, Castrol Radicool Si OAT,
2016	petrol, diesel	G12++	red	from 5 to 7 years	Freecor QR, Freecor DSC, FEBI, Zerex G
2017	petrol, diesel	G12++	red	from 5 to 7 years	VAG, FEBI, Freecor QR, Zerex G
2018	petrol, diesel	G12++	red	from 5 to 7 years	MOTUL, VAG, Glysantin G 40, FEBI
2019	petrol, diesel	G12++	red	from 5 to 7 years	MOTUL, Glysantin G 40, FEBI, VAG

When purchasing, you need to know the shade - Color And Type antifreeze allowed for the year of manufacture of your Logan 2. Select the manufacturer at your discretion. Do not forget - each type of liquid has its own service life.
For example: for Renault Logan (2nd generation) 2013, with a gasoline or diesel engine, suitable - lobrid antifreeze class, type G12++ with shades of red. The approximate time for the next replacement will be 7 years. If possible, check the selected fluid for compliance with the requirements of the vehicle manufacturer's specifications and maintenance intervals. It is important to know Each type of liquid has its own color. There are rare cases when the type is tinted with a different color.
The color of red antifreeze can be from purple to light pink (green and yellow have the same principles).
Mix liquid from different manufacturers - Can, if their types meet the mixing conditions. G11 can be mixed with G11 analogues G11 cannot be mixed with G12 G11 can be mixed G12+ G11 can be mixed G12++ G11 can be mixed G13 G12 can be mixed with G12 analogues G12 cannot be mixed with G11 G12 can be mixed with G12+ G12 cannot be mixed with G12++ G12 cannot be mixed with G13 G12+, G12++ and G13 can be mixed with each other Mixing Antifreeze with Antifreeze is not allowed. No way! Antifreeze and Antifreeze differ greatly in quality. Antifreeze is the trade name for the traditional type (TL) of old-style coolant. At the end of its service life, the liquid becomes completely discolored or becomes very dull. Before replacing one type of fluid with another, rinse the car radiator with plain water.