The K9K 1.5 dCi turbo for the Duster, Clio, Megane, Kadjar, Captur and Sandero — shared across Renault, Dacia and Nissan — plus the R9M 1.6 dCi and 1.2 TCe. Compare free quotes from verified suppliers across South Africa.
K9K · dCi · TCe · Illustrative
Shared across Renault, Dacia and Nissan — the Duster, Clio, Megane, Kadjar, Captur, Sandero, NP200 and Qashqai all run it. That makes it the cheapest, best-supplied small diesel turbo in SA.
Renault uses more than one part number per engine — the K9K shipped in 76kW and 81kW outputs (fixed-geometry KP35 or variable-geometry BV39), and the R9M has single and twin (Trafic) versions. Tell us your VIN and we match the exact unit.
Compare tested used pull-offs, reconditioned/exchange units and new aftermarket — and on the variable-geometry turbos check the actuator is included and calibrated, with warranty confirmed by each supplier.
Renault Turbochargers
Indicative SA pricing by engine and turbo code. Send your VIN for an exact match and a free quote.
Diesel Popular Code: BorgWarner KP35 (fixed) / BV39 (variable) · 76kW & 81kW variants · 1.5 dCi (K9K)
Diesel Code: R9M · single & twin (Trafic) · 1.6 dCi (R9M)
Petrol Code: Garrett 821042 · turbo-petrol · 1.2 TCe (H5Ft)
Product images are illustrative only — the exact turbo varies by supplier, condition and VIN.
Price guide
Indicative ranges by engine and turbo code. Actual quotes depend on condition and whether the unit is used, reconditioned/exchange or new aftermarket — and whether the actuator is included on the variable-geometry units.
| Engine / Turbo | Price Range (ZAR) |
|---|---|
| Duster / Clio / Megane / Kadjar / Captur / Sandero 1.5 dCi — K9K (BorgWarner KP35 / BV39) | R3,500 – R4,500 |
| Megane / Kadjar / Trafic 1.6 dCi — R9M (single / twin) | Enquire |
| Clio / Captur / Megane / Kadjar 1.2 TCe — H5Ft (Garrett 821042) | Enquire |
These are estimates based on current SA market data — request a free quote for an exact price on your specific model and year.
Condition & warranty
The same Renault turbo comes three ways in South Africa. Here's how they compare on price, warranty and what you get — so you can tell suppliers which to quote.
Tested second-hand unit removed from a low-mileage donor vehicle.
Your old core is surrendered; the unit is stripped, rebuilt and balanced.
A brand-new unit — aftermarket or genuine OEM-grade.
Not sure which to pick? Send your VIN and ask suppliers to quote all three — you compare price and warranty side by side.
Renault's diesels run the shared dCi turbos — the small K9K and the bigger R9M — while the petrols run a Garrett TCe unit. Find your engine family below, then send your VIN so suppliers quote the exact part.
The SA hero units — variable-geometry vanes can stick with soot
The hero unit shared with Dacia and Nissan — a BorgWarner turbo (fixed-geometry KP35 on low-power, variable-geometry BV39 on higher-output). Different part numbers by output, so confirm by VIN.
The bigger 1.6 dCi, shared with the Nissan Qashqai and X-Trail — single-turbo in the cars, twin-turbo in the Trafic van. SA pricing is thin, so it's a quote-only item.
Runs hotter than the diesels — oil quality & cool-down matter
Renault's turbo-petrol — the Garrett 821042 on the Clio IV, Captur, Megane and Kadjar 1.2 TCe. Petrol turbos run far hotter, so cool-down and clean oil are the difference-makers.
There are far fewer used TCe units about than dCi diesels, so you'll usually be comparing reconditioned and new-aftermarket rather than cheap used pull-offs. Send your VIN and suppliers will quote what's available.
A bare CHRA "core" is only the centre cartridge — not a complete turbo with actuator and housings. It's cheaper, but check exactly what's included before you compare prices. On the variable-geometry dCi units especially, confirm the actuator is part of the deal.
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On the variable-geometry dCi diesels especially, most of these point to sticking vanes or a tired actuator rather than a dead turbo — so get it diagnosed before you replace the whole unit.
A turbo lives or dies on clean oil and heat management. A few habits go a long way on SA roads:
Almost everyone looking for a Renault turbo in South Africa is after the same unit — the K9K 1.5 dCi. It is fitted right across the Renault range (Duster, Clio, Megane, Kadjar, Captur and Sandero), wears the Dacia badge, and is shared with Nissan on the NP200, Qashqai and Juke. Because so many cars run it, both used pull-offs and new aftermarket units (a BorgWarner fixed-geometry KP35 or variable-geometry BV39) are among the best-supplied and most affordable turbos in the country. The usual failure on the variable-geometry dCi is the vanes and actuator sticking with soot — power loss, limp mode and a whistle — and sometimes it is just the actuator or a clean-and-recon rather than a whole turbo.
The biggest trap is buying the wrong part number. The K9K shipped in more than one output — the 76kW and 81kW variants carry different part numbers — and the bigger R9M 1.6 dCi has both single and twin-turbo (Trafic) versions, while the 1.2 TCe is a turbo-petrol unit (Garrett 821042) altogether. Confirm yours by VIN or engine number before you buy. If you are weighing up the whole engine rather than just the turbo, it is worth comparing a used Renault engine or gearbox at the same time so you can plan the full job — see the related-parts links below.
Variable-geometry symptoms — power loss, limp mode, whistling, black smoke — are often the actuator or a stuck vane rather than a completely dead turbo, and worn injectors or a blocked filter can mimic exactly the same signs. It pays to have the fault properly diagnosed before committing to a full unit, and to compare a used or reconditioned turbo against an actuator or clean-and-recon. Engine Finder is a marketplace — submit one free quote request and verified Renault turbo suppliers across South Africa come back to you with prices, warranties and availability. If your car is a donor rather than a runner, browse Renault cars stripping for spares for the turbo and other parts.
It depends on the engine and condition. The 1.5 dCi (K9K) is by far the most common and most affordable — roughly R3,500 – R4,500 — because the same engine runs across the whole Renault range (Duster, Clio, Megane, Kadjar, Captur, Sandero), the Dacia badge and shared Nissan models, so units are extremely well supplied. The 1.6 dCi (R9M) and the 1.2 TCe turbo-petrol (H5Ht) have thin SA pricing, so those are quote-only — send your details and verified suppliers will come back with used, reconditioned and new options. Submit one quote request and compare suppliers for your exact model.
Because Renault, Dacia and Nissan all share the same 1.5 dCi K9K engine, it is one of the highest-volume small diesels on South African roads — Duster, Clio, Megane, Kadjar, Captur and Sandero on the Renault side, plus the NP200, Qashqai and Juke on the Nissan side. That shared platform means used pull-offs and new aftermarket turbos are widely available and competitively priced. The K9K runs a BorgWarner turbo — a fixed-geometry KP35 on the low-power versions and a variable-geometry BV39 on the higher-output ones. The only thing to watch is that it shipped in more than one output — the 76kW and 81kW variants carry different part numbers — so confirm yours by VIN.
On the variable-nozzle dCi units the most common cause is the VNT vanes and actuator sticking with carbon and soot, which shows up as power loss, going into limp mode, a whistling or whining noise, or black smoke. Sometimes it is just the actuator or a clean and recon rather than a whole turbo, and worn injectors or a blocked filter can mimic the same symptoms, so it is worth having it properly diagnosed before buying a full unit. On the 1.2 TCe petrol turbo, heat and oil quality are the bigger enemies, so cool-down and correct servicing matter.
All three are common in SA, and for the K9K 1.5 dCi all three are easy to source. A used pull-off is the cheapest and fine if it has been tested and comes with some warranty. A reconditioned or exchange unit (you surrender your old core) is usually quote-only and carries a longer warranty. New aftermarket or OEM-grade units cost the most but are brand new. On the VNT units, check whether the actuator is included and calibrated. Watch out for cheap "CHRA core" listings — a bare centre cartridge is not a complete turbo.
Confirm it by VIN or engine number — Renault uses more than one part number per engine. The K9K 1.5 dCi appears in 76kW and 81kW outputs on a BorgWarner turbo (a fixed-geometry KP35 or a variable-geometry BV39, with different part numbers); the R9M 1.6 dCi has single and twin-turbo (Trafic) versions; and the 1.2 TCe petrol uses the Garrett 821042. Tell us your model, year and engine (and ideally your VIN) when you request a quote and verified suppliers will confirm the exact unit before you commit.
It varies by supplier. Tested used units typically carry a 30–90 day warranty; reconditioned and new aftermarket units usually 6–12 months. Because a failed turbo can be caused by oil-supply or intake issues, a good supplier will also advise on fitting the correct oil feed/return and priming the unit. Always get the warranty terms in writing and confirm whether fitment at a qualified workshop is required.
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