2020 — 2023
1.2L I3 Turbo (EB2ADTX)
Petrol
Inspect the timing belt through the oil filler cap using a flashlight, checking for visible cracking, fraying, or edge swelling. The EB2ADTX engine uses a wet timing belt (belt-in-oil). If the belt degrades, rubber debris clogs the oil pickup strainer, starving the engine of oil. Ensure a Peugeot NZ dealer has checked the belt width under recent recall campaigns.
Drive the vehicle from a complete stop on an incline, paying close attention to any sudden jerks, hesitation, or clunks during 1st-to-2nd and 2nd-to-3rd gear shifts. The Aisin-sourced EAT8 automatic gearbox is generally robust but can suffer from rough shifting or hesitation if the transmission adaptation values need a software reset or if the fluid is degraded.
Accelerate hard in a high gear from low RPM (e.g., overtaking speed on a state highway) to check for flat spots, hesitation, or engine pinging/misfires under load. As a direct-injection turbo, this engine is highly susceptible to carbon buildup on the intake valves, which restricts airflow and causes severe performance flat spots and low-speed pre-ignition (LSPI).
Test all functions on the 10-inch infotainment screen, toggle the 3D i-Cockpit display configurations, and verify the climate controls do not lag or freeze. Early models of the 2nd Gen 208 can suffer from slow software responses, random reboots, and Bluetooth connectivity dropouts.
Minor service. Critical to change the engine oil and filter using strictly PSA B71 2010 (0W-20) specification oil to prevent chemical attack on the wet timing belt.
Major service. Replace the spark plugs (sensitive to wear in this high-boost 3-cylinder), engine air filter, cabin filter, and perform a timing belt width check using the special PSA Go/No-Go gauge tool.
Crucial preventative milestone. Replace the wet timing belt kit, water pump, and auxiliary drive belt (recommended at 6 years or 100,000km in NZ conditions). Perform a gearbox fluid drain and refill on the EAT8 transmission.
Always use oil certified to PSA B71 2010 (0W-20) standard to avoid dissolving the timing belt compound.
Have a European car specialist measure the timing belt width through the oil filler neck at every annual service.
Run the vehicle strictly on premium 95 or 98 octane fuel to minimize carbon build-up and protect against engine-damaging LSPI.
Clean the oil sump and pickup screen immediately if any signs of timing belt fraying or cracking are detected.
Replace the spark plugs every 30,000km - 40,000km to prevent ignition coils from overloading and misfiring.
Estimated repair costs if issues arise
Preventative maintenance is mandatory. If the timing belt shows signs of swelling or cracking, replace it immediately alongside a sump clean to prevent total engine failure.
Highly recommended if the car exhibits rough idling, hesitation, or poor fuel economy due to direct-injection carbon deposits.
Though Peugeot states the transmission is 'sealed for life', NZ specialists recommend a fluid refresh by 80,000km to extend the valve body life.
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