Vel Satis · 2002–2005

Renault Vel Satis 2.0 Turbo Vel Satis · 163 hp (2002 to 2005)

The Renault Vel Satis 2.0 Turbo of the Vel Satis generation uses the F4Rt 2.0 Turbo petrol engine with 163 hp.

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Technical specifications

Fuel: Petrol
Power: 163 PS / 120 kW
Displacement: 1 998 cm³
Cylinders: 4
Engine code: F4Rt 2.0 Turbo
Period covered: 2002–2005
Documented market: Europe

Transmission

Manual · 6 speeds

Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.

Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet

This version

163 hp (120 kW), front-wheel drive, 6-speed manual. Built from 2002 to 2005.

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In the range

It is the only petrol version of this generation. The F4Rt 2.0 Turbo engine is also fitted to: Renault Mégane (Mégane III), Renault Espace (Espace IV), Renault Avantime (Avantime).

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Maintenance and records

Oil and filter change

Typical interval: 30,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first.

30 000 km

12 months

Renault RN0700 / RN0710 / RN0720 / RN17 — Engine, model year and severe use may require a shorter interval; do not exceed the service warning. The listed oil approvals are not interchangeable: check the one for the engine.

Source [1]

Brake fluid

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

24 months

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

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Questions about this version (2)

Which engine is in the Renault Vel Satis 2.0 Turbo Vel Satis?

The F4Rt 2.0 Turbo petrol engine (1 998 cc), 163 hp (120 kW).

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Which oil for the Renault Vel Satis 2.0 Turbo?

A Renault RN0700 / RN0710 / RN0720 / RN17-approved oil suited to the F4Rt 2.0 Turbo engine.

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Documentary sources

[1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
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