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What problems does Peugeot's PSA 1.2 PureTech 3-cylinder engine have?
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One of the main problems associated with the Peugeot PSA 1.2 PureTech 3-cylinder engine is certainly the balance of the vibrations created by the combustion pressure and by the inertia of the rotating parts and the reciprocating motion of the pistons. For this reason they must necessarily be equipped with balancing shafts.
Posted on: 16 May 2022 by ScegliAuto

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