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Renault Megane Engine Oil — Grade, Capacity & Recommendations (2022-2024)
Oil Specification by Engine
| Car | Engine | Oil grade | Specification | Capacity (inc. Filter) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Megane E-Tech Electric (2022 on) — the only Megane sold new in the UK today | Battery electric (EV40 / EV60) | None | — | No engine oil — there is no combustion engine |
| Megane IV (2016–2022, a different car) | 1.3 TCe 115 / 140 / 160 petrol (H5Ht) | 5W-30 | Renault RN17 | No data available |
| Megane IV | 1.5 Blue dCi 115 diesel (K9K), with DPF | 5W-30 | Renault RN17 | No data available |
| Megane IV | 1.6 E-Tech plug-in hybrid | 5W-30 | Renault RN17 | No data available |
| Megane IV | 1.6 dCi 130 (R9M) | No data available | No data available | No data available |
- Correction. This page previously listed 1.3 TCe, 1.6 E-Tech hybrid and 1.5 Blue dCi engines under a “2022–2024” heading. Those engines belong to the Megane IV, which Renault UK stopped selling new in 2022. Petrol and diesel were dropped first, leaving the range hybrid-only, and the 1.6 E-Tech plug-in hybrid went out of production in mid-2022. Since then the only Megane offered new in the UK has been the Megane E-Tech Electric, which has no engine and no engine oil.
- If a parts site offers you engine oil for a Megane E-Tech Electric, ignore it. Lubricant categories are attached to the whole model tree in the trade catalogues regardless of powertrain, so an oil listing appears against the electric car as a cataloguing artefact. It does not mean the car takes oil.
These are two separate vehicles. The Megane IV is a conventional hatchback and estate on the CMF-C/D platform; the Megane E-Tech Electric is a crossover on the dedicated CMF-EV platform, catalogued under its own chassis codes (BNJ1 and BNJ2). Nothing cross-fits between them. The Megane IV rows above are kept for owners of the older car, clearly labelled as such.
A caution about parts catalogues. The generic banner text on trade Megane oil pages reads “petrol: SAE 5W-30, ACEA C4, API CK-4” and “diesel: SAE 5W-40”. That is wrong. API CK-4 is a heavy-duty commercial diesel category with no business on a Megane petrol engine, ACEA C4 is the RN0720 sequence rather than the TCe requirement, and 5W-40 is not what Renault specifies for the Blue dCi. The figures above come from Renault’s own motor oil catalogue instead.
Confidence in this data: High that the E-Tech Electric takes no oil and that the two cars are distinct; High for 5W-30 RN17 on the 1.3 TCe, 1.5 Blue dCi and 1.6 E-Tech hybrid. No data available for the 1.6 dCi 130, or for sump capacities on any of them — we will not carry forward figures we cannot source.
Checked against: Renault’s own published motor oil catalogue, Renault UK’s current model range, and the TecDoc-derived vehicle trees for both cars.
Renault specifies oil by its own RN codes alongside ACEA classes. Capacities vary by engine and build — confirm against your owner’s manual or by VIN.
Not sure which engine you have? The required spec is on the oil filler cap and the engine code is in section D.2 of your V5C.
Recommended Engine Oils
Petrol (TCe / DiG-T) — 5W-30, Renault RN17 / ACEA C3
Elf Evolution Full-Tech FE 5W-30
Renault’s factory-fill partner; carries Renault RN17 / ACEA C3.
Total Quartz INEO MC3 5W-30
Full-synthetic 5W-30 meeting ACEA C3 / Renault RN17 for turbo petrol engines.
Any 5W-30 meeting Renault RN17 / ACEA C3
Any oil listing RN17 or ACEA C3 suits the TCe/DiG-T petrol engines.
Diesel (dCi) — 5W-30, ACEA C4
Diesel: 5W-30 meeting ACEA C4 (RN0720)
dCi diesels need a very low-SAPS ACEA C4 oil — e.g. Elf Evolution Full-Tech LLX 5W-30.
E-Tech hybrid — 0W-20
E-Tech hybrid: 0W-20 (Renault RN17)
Renault/Nissan full and plug-in hybrids use a thinner 0W-20 — check your filler cap.
Renault RN17, ACEA C3 and C4 — Which Does Your Megane Need?
Renault uses its own RN oil codes on top of ACEA classes. Modern turbo petrol (TCe/DiG-T) engines use 5W-30 to RN17, which also meets ACEA C3. The dCi diesel needs the stricter ACEA C4 (very low ash) to protect its DPF. The E-Tech hybrid uses a thinner 0W-20 for efficiency. RN17 oils are backward-compatible with older RN0700/RN0710 engines, so they are a safe choice for most Renaults.
Oil Change Intervals
Renault/Nissan intervals are typically 12 months or up to ~18,000 miles via the service indicator. Turbo and hybrid engines used mainly for short trips benefit from changing sooner (around 9,000–10,000 miles) to protect timing chains and the DPF.
Tip: these engines use timing chains — clean oil changed on time is the best protection against chain wear.
How to Check Your Oil Level
Step 1: Park on level ground and wait at least 5 minutes after turning off the engine.
Step 2: Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean, reinsert fully, then remove again to read the level.
Step 3: The oil level should be between the minimum and maximum marks. Top up in small amounts if needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What engine oil does a Renault Megane need?
If yours is the Megane E-Tech Electric — the only Megane sold new in the UK since 2022 — none at all. It is battery-electric and has no combustion engine. If yours is the earlier Megane IV, the 1.3 TCe petrol, the 1.5 Blue dCi diesel and the 1.6 E-Tech plug-in hybrid all take 5W-30 to Renault specification RN17.
Is the Renault Megane electric?
The one on sale new in the UK is. Renault UK dropped petrol and diesel from the Megane range, and the last combustion-engined version, the 1.6 E-Tech plug-in hybrid, went out of production in mid-2022. Since then the Megane E-Tech Electric has been the only Megane offered new here.
How much oil does a Renault Megane take?
No data available. We have not been able to source sump capacities from Renault for the Megane IV engines, and we will not carry forward a figure we cannot attribute. Check the handbook for your car, and fill to the dipstick.
Can I use 5W-30 in a Renault Megane?
For the Megane IV petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid engines, 5W-30 is the right grade — but the grade is not the whole specification. Renault also requires its own RN17 approval, which governs the additive package and the aftertreatment compatibility. Buy oil that states RN17 on the bottle, not just 5W-30.
Does the Megane E-Tech Electric need any fluids?
Yes, just not engine oil. It needs brake fluid, coolant for the battery thermal management system, screenwash, and in some cases a reduction-gear oil that is a sealed lifetime fill. Follow the service schedule in the handbook.
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How we check fitment for this guide
We cross-reference fitment figures against manufacturer specifications and OE-supplier catalogue data where available, and matched to the standard codes that actually govern fit — battery type/group sizes, wiper lengths and fitting types, bulb fitment codes, tyre size markings, and oil specifications. We work by make, model, year, engine, and build date, because a single model can take different parts across its life. Where the right part depends on your exact vehicle, we tell you to confirm by registration or VIN. More on our method →