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The truth about the Puretech 1.2 engine?

Model: (Various brands) Various
Part: Engine

In this video we hear the opinion of an engineer who speaks highly of the Puretech 1.2 engine, saying that the oil bath belt is the best compromise to always have perfect lubrication and an efficient belt. Then, in the video, there were countless negative comments from users of this engine, complaining about the belt wearing out inside the engine oil, clogging the filter and contaminating the oil with its micro-residues. As always, designing an engine on paper is one thing and the everyday user experience is quite different. For those who own a vehicle with this engine, especially the early versions, the nightmare is not yet over.

Posted on 1 September 2024 by ScegliAuto

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