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It's not true that the Fire engine in Pandas doesn't need maintenance

Model: Fiat Panda 141, MK 1 - Years 1980-2003
Part: Timing belt

In this video, we debunk an old myth once and for all, namely that the old Fire engines in the Panda didn't need anything. In fact, we can see the truly dreadful condition of the timing belt in a Fiat Panda with a Fire engine that has been using the same belt for twenty years. How is it possible that there are still people around who believe this tale? All components of an engine are subject to wear, and only careful maintenance can prevent problems. The state of the timing belt in this poor Panda is shameful, and it may even accuse the mechanic of having ripped him off!

Updated on 30 August 2026 by ScegliAuto

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