Renault-Nissan 1.0 TCe / 1.0 SCe (H4Dt / H4D)Oil consumption
Oil consumption (no documented pattern on this engine) on the 1.0 TCe / SCe
Unlike some other small turbo engines, the sources consulted for the 1.0 TCe/SCe do not describe a pattern of excessive oil consumption on any of the cars or versions covered by this page.[1]
Why this rating?
Low severity: A nuisance or wear. It does not immobilise the car or damage other parts.
Frequency rare: We reviewed the reliability pages for the six cars that use this engine (Renault Clio V and Captur II, Dacia Sandero III and Jogger, Nissan Juke II and Micra V) and none identifies oil consumption or oil level as a notable fault of the SCe, TCe, ECO-G or DIG-T/IG-T versions covered on this page. Oil leaks are documented on the sister 0.9 IG-T engine in the Nissan Micra, but that block (H4Bt) falls outside the scope of this document.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
Symptoms
- Needing to top up oil between services; not described as a widespread problem in the sources consulted for this engine.[1]Uses oil: other faults that cause it · Garage soon
Why it happens
There is no cause to document: the reliability pages reviewed for the cars that use this engine do not flag oil consumption as a relevant issue.[1]
If it is not repaired: As there is no documented pattern, there is no consequence to describe beyond the general advice to keep an eye on the oil level as on any car.[1]
Affected cars and years
No specific affected versions are identified: none of the sources consulted documents an oil consumption problem on this engine.[1]
| Version | Years | Codes |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0 SCe 65/75 (H4D, 2019-present) | since 2019 | H4D |
| 1.0 TCe 90/100 (H4Dt, 2019-present) | since 2019 | H4Dt |
| 1.0 TCe 110 (H4Dt, 2021-present) | since 2021 | H4Dt |
| 1.0 ECO-G 100 (H4Dt + LPG, 2020-present) | since 2020 | H4Dt |
| 1.0 DIG-T / IG-T 100-117 (HR10DDT, Nissan, 2017-present) | since 2017 | HR10DEHR10DDT |
Models fitted with the affected versions
Dacia
- Dacia Sandero IIIsince 2020
- Dacia Logan IIIsince 2021
- Dacia Joggersince 2021
Nissan
- Nissan Juke IIsince 2019
- Nissan Micra V2016–2023
Renault
- Renault Clio Vsince 2019
- Renault Captur IIsince 2019
How much it costs to repair
Includes: Diagnosis and oil consumption test; no parts replacement applies if consumption is within normal limits.[1]
No repair cost applies unless genuinely abnormal consumption is detected, a case not documented in the sources consulted for this engine.
Prices in Spain, including VAT. A workshop hour costs on average €38–66 at independent garages and €77–134 at dealerships in Spain, depending on the region and the brand. How we calculate costs
How to check for it before buying a used car
- Check the oil level every few thousand kilometres during the first weeks of ownership, as on any car.
How to prevent it
- Follow the manufacturer's oil change intervals and check the level regularly.
Recalls, campaigns and claims
As of 27 September 2026, we have no record of recalls, campaigns or extended manufacturer warranties for this fault. Check with an official dealer using the chassis (VIN) number: they will tell you whether the car has any outstanding campaign.
What owners say
Frequently asked questions
Does the 1.0 TCe/SCe use a lot of oil, like other small turbo engines?
Not according to the sources consulted: none of the reliability pages reviewed for the cars that use this engine identifies oil consumption as a notable fault.[1]
Should I worry about the oil level on this engine?
It is worth checking regularly, as on any car, but no pattern of excessive consumption is documented in the sources consulted.[1]
Why is the 0.9 IG-T in the Nissan Micra mentioned?
Because one source documents oil leaks on that sister engine (H4Bt) in the Micra V, but as it is a different block from the 1.0 TCe/SCe (H4D/H4Dt) it falls outside the scope of this page.[6]
What can you do now?
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Other 1.0 TCe / SCe faults
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalFuelLPG (ECO-G) system faults and tank recallThe ECO-G (LPG) version of the 1.0 TCe can show erratic switching between petrol and gas, gas injection faults or an inaccurate level gauge. In addition, Renault and Dacia recalled part of the 2023 production over a risk of leaks and fire from the tank.
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonTurboMetallic noise or vibration from the turbo wastegateThe 1.0 TCe/ECO-G can develop a metallic noise or vibration from the turbo wastegate valve, especially when cold. It is the fault that recurs most across several independent sources; in a minority of cases it ends in a turbo replacement.
- Medium severityFrequency: RareInjectionFailed high-pressure fuel pump (isolated case)Fiches-auto.fr documents one case of a failed high-pressure fuel pump on a Nissan Juke II with the 1.0 DIG-T at 18,000 km, leaving the car immobilised. The source itself states that it sees no general trend.
More faults with oil consumption on other engines and cars
- Critical severityFrequency: Very frequent2.0/2.2 D-4DWarped cylinder head gasket and oil consumption on the 2.2 D-4DYes: the 2.2-litre block (2AD-FTV and 2AD-FHV D-CAT) has numerous documented cases of warped cylinder head gaskets and oil consumption or dilution in the Avensis, RAV4, Auris, Corolla Verso and Verso, with repairs that sometimes require replacing the engine.Appears at around 40,000 km
- Critical severityFrequency: Common1.2 and 1.4 TSIPiston breakage and oil consumption in the 1.4 TSI twinchargerThe 1.4 TSI twincharger (turbo and supercharger) built up to 2012 can crack the pistons between the rings, with oil consumption, misfires and loss of compression. Volkswagen strengthened the pistons and rings on the 2012 CTHD engines.
- Critical severityFrequency: Common1.2 TCeExcessive oil consumption and engine failure1.2 TCe and 1.2 DIG-T engines built from 2012 to mid-2016 can burn more than 1 litre of oil per 1,000 km because the piston rings do not seal properly; carbon damages the valves and the engine can fail. There was no recall: the dealer network reprograms and replaces rings or the engine.Repair: €5,000–€10,000
- Critical severityFrequency: Common1.33 Dual VVT-iExcessive oil consumption from piston wearYes: 1.33 Dual VVT-i (1NR-FE) units built before 2013 can use far more oil than normal because of a factory defect in the pistons, acknowledged by Toyota in a technical bulletin. In the most serious cases it ends in engine replacement. Toyota corrected it with revised parts from 2013.Appears at around 130,000 km
- High severityFrequency: Very frequent1.2 PureTechExcessive oil consumption from carbon on the piston rings or oil separator failureThe 2014 to 2023 1.2 PureTech turbos can use too much oil: those from 2014-2018 through carbon blocking the piston rings and those from 2018-2023 through a defective oil separator. Stellantis considers more than 0.3 l per 1,000 km abnormal and includes it in its cover.
- High severityFrequency: Very frequent1.0 PureTechExcessive oil consumption through the piston ringsYes. Stellantis acknowledges that naturally aspirated 1.0 and 1.2 EB engines built between June 2012 and November 2016 can use excessive oil because of fouling of the piston rings; depending on consumption and mileage, its network replaces the water outlet housing or the whole engine.
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Sources
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- Fiabilité et pannes du Dacia Sandero 3Fiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
- Fiabilité et pannes de la Renault Clio 5Fiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
- Fiabilité et pannes du Renault Captur IIFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
- Fiabilité et pannes du Nissan Juke 2Fiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
- Fiabilité et pannes du Dacia JoggerFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
- Fiabilité et pannes du Nissan Micra VFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French