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The Truth About the Puretech 1.2 Engine?

Model: (Various brands) Various
Part: Engine

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In this video, we hear an engineer's positive opinion about the Puretech 1.2 engine, stating that the oil-bath belt is the best compromise for maintaining perfect lubrication and an always efficient belt. However, the video was filled with countless negative comments from users of this engine, complaining about the belt wearing out in the engine oil, clogging the filter and contaminating the oil with micro-residues.

As always, designing an engine on paper is one thing, and the everyday user experience is quite another. For those who own a vehicle with this engine, especially the earlier versions, the nightmare is not yet over.


Updated on 21 October 2026 by ScegliAuto


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