Question 1

Excessive oil consumption (1.2 PureTech)

Accepted Answer

Many 1.2 PureTech three-cylinder engines (also sold as the Vauxhall 1.2 Turbo) burn oil because of piston ring and carbon build-up problems, sometimes more than 1 litre every 1,000 miles (1,600 km). A low oil level accelerates wet belt wear and can lead to engine failure.

Question 2

Wet timing belt degradation (1.2 PureTech)

Accepted Answer

The 1.2 PureTech three-cylinder (also used as the Vauxhall 1.2 Turbo) has a timing belt that runs in oil. The belt can swell and shed rubber particles that block the oil pickup strainer and the brake vacuum pump, causing low oil pressure warnings, a hard brake pedal and, in the worst cases, engine failure. Stellantis extended warranty cover on many cars.

Peugeot 208208 I

Known issues and common problems

Peugeot 208208 I

Known issues and common problems

Excessive oil consumption (1.2 PureTech)at 80000 km · 1 solutionsHigh

Wet timing belt degradation (1.2 PureTech)at 100000 km · 1 solutionsCritical