Those affected by Pure Tech engine failures are demanding solutions

Those affected by breakdowns of faulty Pure Tech 1.0 and 1.2 petrol engines once again demanded a solution to their problems, which led to expensive repairs not paid for by the manufacturers. The Stellantis plant in Vigo hosted the latest demonstration organized by the Stellantis Affected Association (Afestel), in which they once again condemned what they consider to be a “manufacturing anomaly” of engines of this type, used in brands such as Opel, Peugeot. , Citroën, DS, Jeep or Toyota, and this “causes gradual degradation of the timing belt, resulting in increased oil consumption, vacuum pump failure and other serious faults resulting in premature engine degradation.”

According to the complaint, all of this means “expensive repairs for owners because dealers do not respond to complaints on the grounds that warranties have expired or that repairs were not performed at the brand’s own dealership, although there are numerous users who have done so.”

Stellantis notes that the company is “extending its after-sales warranty for cases involving 3-cylinder Puretech gasoline engines,” but it acknowledges that premature timing belt degradation may occur, which may be exposed to chemical attack from older and degraded engines. Oil and belt material can clog the filters in the lubrication circuit, which can cause oil pressure problems. For those affected, the company says it is offering “additional cover for 10 years up to 175,000 km for customers with vehicles registered between April 2014 and June 2022.”

The demonstration, which took place on Saturday in Vigo, was the first called by those who suffered “due to the failure of the Stellantis engines” to demand a solution to “the tragedy that we are experiencing: cars of different brands that stop working several years after purchase due to for malfunctions.” “The engine,” they say from the founding association Afestel.