It is important that you change the timing belt (also called a cambelt) in time on your Peugeot 308. On this page you will find more information about the timing belt replacement intervals on a Peugeot 308.
I have collected information about various popular diesel engines and petrol engines from the year 2008 until today.
You will also find information about which engines in Peugeot 308 that have a timing chain instead of a timing belt.
When should the timing belt be changed on a Peugeot 308?
The timing belt replacement intervals are different depending on what model year and engine you have in your Peugeot 308.
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 308 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 308 2008 – 2011
Here you will find intervals for the Peugeot 308 between the years 2008 and 2011.
Model | Horsepower | Kilometres | Years |
Peugeot 308 1.4 VTi 2008 – 2011 | 95 hp | Timing chain | — |
Peugeot 308 1.6 VTi 2008 – 2011 | 120 hp | Timing chain | — |
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 2008 – 2011 | 140 hp | Timing chain | — |
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 2008 – 2011 | 150 hp | Timing chain | — |
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 2008 – 2011 | 156 hp | Timing chain | — |
Peugeot 308 1.6 HDi 2008 – 2011 | 90 hp | 240 000 kilometres | 10 years |
Peugeot 308 1.6 HDi 2008 – 2011 | 109 hp | 240 000 kilometres | 10 years |
Peugeot 308 1.6 HDi 2008 – 2011 | 111 hp | 180 000 kilometres | 10 years |
Peugeot 308 2.0 HDi 2008 – 2011 | 136 hp | 240 000 kilometres | 10 years |
Peugeot 308 1.6 Bioflex 2008 – 2011 | 109 hp | Timing chain | — |
Peugeot 308 2.0 Bioflex 2008 – 2011 | 140 hp | Timing chain | — |
Peugeot 308 2011 – 2015
Here you will find intervals for the Peugeot 308 between the years 2011 and 2015.
Model | Horsepower | Kilometres | Years |
Peugeot 308 1.6 VTi 2011 – 2015 | 120 hp | Timing chain | — |
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 2011 – 2015 | 156 hp | Timing chain | — |
Peugeot 308 GTi 2011 – 2015 | 200 hp | Timing chain | — |
Peugeot 308 1.6 HDi 2011 – 2015 | 92 hp | 160 000 kilometres | 6 years |
Peugeot 308 1.6 e-HDi 2011 – 2015 | 111 hp | 160 000 kilometres | 6 years |
Peugeot 308 1.6 e-HDi 2011 – 2015 | 114 hp | ? | ? |
Peugeot 308 2013 – 2018
Here you will find intervals for the Peugeot 308 between the years 2013 and 2018.
Model | Horsepower | Kilometres | Years |
Peugeot 308 1.2 VTi 2013 – 2018 | 82 hp | ? | ? |
Peugeot 308 1.2 e-THP 2013 – 2018 | 110 hp | 180 000 kilometres | years |
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP 2013 – 2018 | 125 hp | Timing chain | — |
Peugeot 308 1.2 e-THP 2013 – 2018 | 130 hp | 170 500 kilometres | years |
Peugeot 308 GTi 2013 – 2018 | 272 hp | ? | ? |
Peugeot 308 1.6 HDi 2013 – 2018 | 92 hp | 170 500 kilometres | 10 years |
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDi 2013 – 2018 | 99 hp | 170 500 kilometres | 10 years |
Peugeot 308 1.6 e-HDi 2013 – 2018 | 115 hp | 170 500 kilometres | 10 years |
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDI 2013 – 2018 | 120 hp | 170 500 kilometres | 10 years |
Peugeot 308 2.0 HDi 2013 – 2018 | 150 hp | 180 000 kilometres | years |
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 2013 – 2018 | 180 hp | 180 000 kilometres | 5 years |
Peugeot 308 2017 –
Here you will find intervals for the Peugeot 308 from the year 2017 until today.
Model | Horsepower | Kilometres | Years |
Peugeot 308 1.2 e-THP 2017 – | 110 hp | 100 000 kilometres | 6 years |
Peugeot 308 1.2 e-THP 2017 – | 130 hp | 180 000 kilometres | 10 years |
Peugeot 308 GT 2017 – | 225 hp | ? | ? |
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 2017 – | 102 hp | ? | ? |
Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDI 2017 – | 120 hp | 170 500 kilometres | 10 years |
Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi 2017 – | 130 hp | 180 000 kilometres | 5 years |
Peugeot 308 2.0 BlueHDi 2017 – | 177 hp | ? | ? |
Does a Peugeot 308 have a timing belt?
Yes, most Peugeot 308 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 308 engines.
What happens if a timing belt breaks on a Peugeot 308?
If the timing belt breaks on your Peugeot 308, 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.