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Training caseEngine mechanicalHardDiesel

Deep knock from the bottom end and oil light at hot idle

2012 · Renault Megane III · 1.5 dCi (K9K) · 196,000 km

No fault codes

Root cause: Big-end bearing on cylinder 2 spun after long oil intervals with oil diluted by diesel from interrupted particulate filter regenerations.