Does your car have a PureTech engine?

Frequently asked questions

The short, honest answers mechanics and sellers get asked every week.

What is a PureTech engine?

PureTech is the marketing name used by Stellantis (formerly PSA Peugeot-Citroën) for its modern petrol engine family. It covers the 1.0 and 1.2 three-cylinder engines in the EB series and the 1.6 four-cylinder in the EP / Prince series. You'll find PureTech badges on Peugeot, Citroën, DS, Opel, Vauxhall, Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Jeep, Lancia and some Toyota ProAce vans.

Which PureTech engines have the wet-belt problem?

The wet-belt (belt-in-oil) design is used on the 1.0 and 1.2 PureTech engines (EB0, EB2F, EB2DT, EB2DTS and early EB2ADT / EB2ADTS). Stellantis has publicly acknowledged premature belt wear — small rubber particles detach, block the oil pickup and can seize the engine. Post-2022 mild-hybrid variants (EB2ADTSH) use a revised design, and the 1.6 PureTech (EP6FDT, EP6FADTXHM) uses a chain and is not affected.

How often should the PureTech timing belt be replaced?

The current Stellantis guidance for affected 1.0 and 1.2 PureTech units is every 6 years or 100,000 km, shortened from the original 10 years / 175,000 km interval. Independent specialists recommend doing it sooner — every 60,000 km — on cars that are used for short runs, because the belt degrades faster with cold oil. Always use the oil spec stamped on the cap (typically 0W-30 C2 or similar); the wrong oil accelerates belt wear.

Is there a PureTech recall or warranty extension?

Stellantis has offered goodwill / warranty extension programmes on the 1.0 and 1.2 PureTech in several European markets (UK, France, Spain, Italy), often up to 10 years / 175,000 km against timing-belt and related engine damage. Coverage varies by country, VIN and service history — always check with the manufacturer using your chassis number before paying for repairs yourself.

How do I check what engine my car actually has?

Two reliable sources: (1) the engine code stamped on the block or cylinder head — codes starting with EB are 1.0 / 1.2 PureTech, codes starting with EP are 1.6 PureTech; (2) the registration document (V5C in the UK, carte grise in France, permiso de circulación in Spain) which lists the engine code in field P.5 or equivalent. Our index shows the codes offered per model so you can match them.

Is the 1.6 PureTech as problematic as the 1.2?

No. The 1.6 PureTech (EP series, sometimes called the Prince engine and co-developed with BMW) uses a traditional steel timing chain — there is no wet belt. Its known issues are different: carbon build-up on intake valves in earlier direct-injection versions, and the occasional high-pressure fuel pump. It is generally considered more durable than the 1.2 EB series.

Does a PureTech on the used market always mean trouble?

Not if it has been looked after. Two checks before buying: (1) ask for a history showing oil changes every 15,000 km maximum — 20,000 km intervals are too long for this engine; (2) have a mechanic borescope the cam-belt housing or drop the oil sump plug and check the strainer for rubber particles. A well-maintained 1.2 PureTech can pass 150,000 km on the original belt; a neglected one can fail before 60,000 km.

What does this tool cost / who is behind it?

It's free and independent. We indexed every generation that Stellantis / PSA sold with a PureTech engine across Europe and Latin America, cross-checked against factory technical specifications. If you spot a missing variant or an error, please let us know so we can fix it quickly — mechanics and buyers rely on this being accurate.