Renault Clio 1.5 dCi Turbo

K9K from 65 hp to 109 hp: which turbo for your 1.5 dCi Clio depending on the variant?

The answer varies depending on whether your Clio produces 65, 75, 90 or 106 hp: at the same engine capacity, the K9K has evolved into several variants carrying distinct codes, each requiring a different turbo reference. All turbos listed here are new parts, sold as direct sale with no old unit to return.

Engine codes: the essential starting point

On entry-level versions (64 to 82 hp), the K9K family comes in a wide range of codes — K9K 700, 702, 708, 710, 714, 716, 740, 752, 768, 792, 800, 840 — which do not all share the same turbo reference. The 65 hp versions carry specifically the codes K9K 700 and K9K 704, whilst the 84–86 hp versions correspond to the codes K9K 760 and K9K 766. The 75, 88 and 90 hp versions, as well as the 106–109 hp range, remain identified under the generic code K9K without a suffix in certain manufacturer documents: checking the engine plate is essential before placing an order.

Why the turbo fails on a K9K

The K9K is well known for its sensitivity to lubrication quality: an overdue oil change interval, degraded oil or a partially blocked oil circuit is enough to damage the turbo bearings. A clogged particulate filter or EGR valve can also create harmful back pressure. The classic symptoms are a whistling noise under acceleration, persistent exhaust smoke or a clear loss of power with no immediate fault code. Identifying and rectifying the root cause — oil circuit, EGR, DPF — is what determines the service life of the replacement turbo.