2016 — 2019
1.2L I3 Turbo (EB2DT)
Petrol
Peer through the oil filler cap with a flashlight to inspect the visible edge of the wet timing belt for cracking, swelling, or fraying. Watch for any flickering oil pressure warning lights on the dashboard during a hot idle. | Note: The 1.2L PureTech (EB2DT) uses a wet timing belt running in engine oil. The belt can degrade prematurely; material shed from the belt clogs the oil pickup strainer, causing oil starvation, turbo failure, and loss of braking vacuum assist.
Accelerate firmly up a steep hill from low RPMs in a higher gear to check for hesitation, engine stutter, or 'super-knock' warning alerts. | Note: These direct-injection turbo engines are highly susceptible to Low-Speed Pre-Ignition (LSPI) and carbon build-up on the intake valves, which can lead to expensive piston damage if neglected.
Plug in an OBD-II scanner to check for pending emission codes (specifically P0420) and check the exhaust tip for heavy soot or oil residue. | Note: High oil consumption (often caused by gummed-up piston rings or PCV failures) can quickly poison the catalytic converter, leading to an expensive replacement to pass the Warrant of Fitness (WoF).
Perform low-speed stop-start driving and check for jerky shifts or clunking noises, particularly during 3rd-to-2nd gear downshifts on the EAT6 automatic. | Note: While the Japanese-sourced Aisin EAT6 torque-converter automatic transmission is generally robust, it suffers from valve body wear if the transmission fluid is treated as 'lifetime' and never changed.
Perform an annual engine oil and filter service strictly using TotalEnergies Quartz Ineo First 0W-30 (or equivalent meeting PSA B71 2312) to protect the wet timing belt.
Measure timing belt width using the dedicated Peugeot inspection gauge. Replace the spark plugs to prevent ignition coils from straining and causing LSPI.
Proactively replace the timing belt kit, water pump, and have the engine oil sump dropped to clean out any belt debris from the oil pump pickup screen.
Verify the service history confirms the use of dedicated PSA B71 2312 spec engine oil at every service.
Check the width of the timing belt through the oil filler neck at every oil change.
Run high-quality 95 or 98 octane fuel exclusively to reduce the risk of LSPI and carbon deposits.
Perform an intake valve carbon clean (walnut blasting) if idle roughness or flat spots develop.
Change the cabin pollen filter annually, as clogged filters cause rapid wear on the blower motor resistor.
Estimated repair costs if issues arise
Preventative replacement of the degraded timing belt, front crankshaft seal, water pump, and manual cleaning of the oil pickup strainer.
Required if oil burning has poisoned the catalyst, triggering emission warnings that will fail a NZ WoF.
Multi-stage fluid exchange by a European car specialist to cure jerky shifts and prolong valve body life.
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