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How to Check the Timing Belt on the Peugeot 208

Model: Peugeot 208 UB, UJ, UP, MK 2, UW - Years 2019-2026
Part: Timing belt

In this video, we will see how to check the condition of the oil-bath timing belt on the 1.2 Puretech PSA engines. Unfortunately, this system makes it less durable than others, as debris ends up in the oil and clogs the pickup. A first check can be done visually from the cap. Peugeot recommends checking the thickness with a special tool, which can be found on Amazon under code B09QT5PNSX for £22.69, with free delivery for Prime customers. If the belt degrades, it expands and no longer fits the dimensions of the gauge. Remember that Stellantis replaces the belt within 6 years or 100,000 miles, even out of warranty (provided all service intervals have been met within the Peugeot network). In the first version of the 208, the cap is protected by a mesh, making it a bit more cumbersome due to a special system - which you can see in the video - for inserting the gauge into the hole. It is very important to use the correct oil.

Updated on 24 September 2026 by ScegliAuto

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