Smart Forfour (2014–2021)Faults with oil consumption

Oil consumption of the Smart Forfour: problems and faults

Low severity: Higher-than-normal oil consumption (especially on the Dacia Sandero II) · 1.0 SCe (B4D) engine
Low severity: Oil consumption (uncommon on this engine) · 0.9 TCe engine

Most serious fault: Low severity

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Faults by engine

From most to least important. Check the affected years and versions on each page.

Forfour 1.0 SCe (B4D)

- Low severityFrequency: OccasionalLubricationHigher-than-normal oil consumption (especially on the Dacia Sandero II)The Dacia Sandero II with the 1.0 SCe can use more oil than normal, with one documented case of 750 ml every 5,000 km; on the Dacia Logan II and the Renault Twingo III with the same engine this problem is not described in a comparable proportion.

Forfour 0.9 TCe

- Low severityFrequency: RareLubricationOil consumption (uncommon on this engine)Unlike other engines in the same family, the 0.9 TCe does not show a widespread pattern of excessive oil consumption: the sources document only a minority of cases.

Symptoms these faults cause

Parts for the Smart Forfour for faults with oil consumption

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Rocker cover gasket (valve cover)
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Frequently asked questions

What faults with oil consumption does the Smart Forfour have?

In the Smart Forfour there are 2 documented faults with oil consumption: higher-than-normal oil consumption (especially on the Dacia Sandero II) (1.0 SCe (B4D) engine) and oil consumption (uncommon on this engine) (0.9 TCe engine). Each fault has its own page with the affected years and versions, the symptoms and how to check for it.

Which engines of the Smart Forfour have faults with oil consumption?

The documented faults affect the 1.0 SCe (B4D) and 0.9 TCe engines. Check the years and versions on each page: they do not always affect every unit.

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Sources

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Fiabilité et pannes de la Dacia Sandero 2Fiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Fiabilité des 0.9 TCeFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French