It is important that you change the timing belt (also called a cambelt) in time on your Peugeot 208. On this page you will find more information about the timing belt replacement intervals on a Peugeot 208.
I have collected information about various popular diesel engines and petrol engines from the year 2012 until today.
You will also find information about which engines in Peugeot 208 that have a timing chain instead of a timing belt.
When should the timing belt be changed on a Peugeot 208?
The timing belt replacement intervals are different depending on what model year and engine you have in your Peugeot 208.
Further down on this page you will find information about the intervals for different years and engines.
Also keep in mind that some motors have a timing chain. These usually do not need to be replaced.
If you hear a rattling sound from a motor with a timing chain, it may be a sign that the chain needs to be replaced.
Consult a mechanic if you hear a strange engine noise, especially if it is a rattling sound.
Peugeot 208 Timing Belt Replacement Intervals
Below are some examples of different timing belt replacement intervals. Keep in mind that both years and mileage are important to keep track of.
Even if your car has not traveled many miles, a timing belt still needs to be replaced. The material in the timing belts gets worse with age even if you do not use your car very often.
If you do not find your year model or engine, you can often find the information in your instruction manual or by calling a workshop.
Here you will find information on timing belt replacement for other Peugeot models.
Peugeot 208 2012 – 2015
Here you will find intervals for the Peugeot 208 between the years 2012 and 2015.
| Model | Horsepower | Kilometres | Years |
| Peugeot 208 1.0 VTi 2012 – 2015 | 68 hp | ? | ? |
| Peugeot 208 1.2 VTi 2012 – 2015 | 82 hp | 180 000 kilometres | 10 years |
| Peugeot 208 1.4 VTi 2012 – 2015 | 95 hp | Timing chain | — |
| Peugeot 208 1.6 VTi 2012 – 2015 | 120 hp | ? | ? |
| Peugeot 208 1.6 THP 2012 – 2015 | 156 hp | ? | ? |
| Peugeot 208 R2 2012 – 2015 | 188 hp | ? | ? |
| Peugeot 208 GTi 2012 – 2015 | 200 hp | ? | ? |
| Peugeot 208 1.4 e-HDi 2012 – 2015 | 68 hp | 180 000 kilometres | 10 years |
| Peugeot 208 1.4 HDi 2012 – 2015 | 68 hp | 180 000 kilometres | 10 years |
| Peugeot 208 1.6 e-HDi 2012 – 2015 | 92 hp | 180 000 kilometres | 10 years |
Peugeot 208 2015 – 2019
Here you will find intervals for the Peugeot 208 between the years 2015 and 2019.
| Model | Horsepower | Kilometres | Years |
| Peugeot 208 1.0 VTi 2015 – 2019 | 68 hp | ? | ? |
| Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 2015 – 2019 | 68 hp | ? | ? |
| Peugeot 208 1.2 VTi 2015 – 2019 | 82 hp | 160 500 kilometres | 5 years |
| Peugeot 208 1.2 VTi 2015 – 2019 | 110 hp | 170 500 kilometres | 5 years |
| Peugeot 208 GTi 2015 – 2019 | 208 hp | ? | ? |
| Peugeot 208 1.6 BlueHDi 2015 – 2019 | 99 hp | 170 500 kilometres | 5 years |
| Peugeot 208 1.5 BlueHDi 2015 – 2019 | 102 hp | ? | ? |
Peugeot 208 2019 –
Here you will find intervals for the Peugeot 208 from the year 2019 until today.
| Model | Horsepower | Kilometres | Years |
| Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 2019 – | 75 hp | 200 000 kilometres | ? |
| Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 2019 – | 102 hp | 200 000 kilometres | 12 years |
| Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech 2019 – | 130 hp | ? | ? |
| Peugeot 208 1.5 BlueHDi 2019 – | 101 hp | ? | ? |
Does a Peugeot 208 have a timing belt?
Yes, most Peugeot 208 engines have timing belts.
There are some engines that have a timing chain instead of a belt, but that is not very common in Peugeot 208 engines.
What happens if a timing belt breaks on a Peugeot 208?
If the timing belt breaks on your Peugeot 208, your car will be stranded. It does not matter if the belt comes off completely, or if some teeth come loose.
You can not drive the car anywhere before you fix it. Neither home or to the nearest workshop.
A broken timing belt means that your car must be towed or taken on a car transport from the site.