The Fiat Tipo can offer what no other used car can offer. It has an advantage that overshadows the Škoda Octavia

We probably warn of an engine with every used vehicle reviewed. The Fiat Tipo is an exception in this regard, as the Italian automaker used only proven aggregates. Be it a basic 14-seater diesel or MultiJet.

Gas 1.4 16V it is hassle free and durable. It did without a turbocharger and rolled off the production lines under the hood of a girl until 2020. With its 70 kW of power and 127 Nm, it is not suitable for drivers who prefer a more lively driving style. Therefore, if you are not planning high-speed flights across the country with full occupancy on the highway, you will be satisfied with the shorter journeys. For the life of the four-cylinder engine it is sufficient to change the engine oil every 15,000 km (preferably Selenia K) and replace the timing belt every 90,000 km.

Supercharged 1.4 T-Jet with 88 kW and 206 Nm, it was created from the Fire series using a turbocharger. It eliminated direct injection and variable valve timing. Remember to change the spark plugs every 30,000 km. It is best to entrust this task to a branded service or to a mechanic who knows these engines (accessing the spark plugs is not entirely easy and those who do not know could do more harm than good). For the longevity of the turbo unit, it is necessary to monitor the status of the oil level, as there is no level sensor. Another essential thing is a regular oil change, ideally after 15,000 km and not after 30,000 km, as recommended by the manufacturer himself, who did it to favor the customers of the fleet. Most problems with these engines result from long oil change intervals. The engine is suitable for frequent revs and rather fast driving. The turbocharged four-cylinder is characterized by exemplary flexibility and quiet performance. Consumption depends on the driving style. The 1.4 T-Jet unit has timing belts driven by a toothed belt with a replacement interval of 120,000 kilometers or 72 months. An interesting feature of the engine is the factory conversion to LPG. If a significant decrease in power is observed, the cause could be the so-called pop off valve, which bridges the blower part of the turbocharger when the throttle is closed.

The roots of the proven four-cylinder 1.6 E-TorQ offered by us in the years 2016-2018 extend to the engines for Chrysler and Rover developed by Tritec. The tracks lead right to the Prince series engines for the PSA and BMW companies. The unit has an all-aluminum construction, modified intake, injection and exhaust system. The engines specified for the European version have different parameters than aggregates produced in South America, which do not mind running on E85 fuel. The European version has 81 kW and 152 Nm, the developing market version could have up to 86 kW and 156 Nm. Technically, the four-cylinder is relatively simple: it has indirect fuel injection and atmospheric aspiration. Oil change is prescribed after one year or 15,000 km, spark plugs are changed after 60,000 km at the latest, and the intake filter is changed every two years. The timing chain should not be changed under normal conditions, in any case a kit for its possible replacement costs up to five thousand crowns.

diesel 1.3 MultiJet with a power of 70 kW it is very rare. However, you can find this little diesel under the hood of a sedan or sedan, always paired with a five-speed gearbox. The unit itself is reliable and durable. It’s not bad with the flexibility provided either, it’s just worse with a rougher sound. Historically blackened diesel works great on a Panda or “five-seater”, for a car the size of a Tipa it may be insufficient for many drivers and regular maintenance costs are higher.

Most often under the hood you can come across 1.6 Multijet diesel, which in our opinion is an absolutely ideal engine. With a torque of 320 Nm, it comfortably overwhelms the two-liter diesels and the sonic performance is among the best. With the Tip, the 16-liter diesel engine moves effortlessly, climbs uphill from low revs and even the most economical will be satisfied with consumption of up to six liters. Here, too, we recommend changing the oil after 15,000 km, and it is better to stick to the Selenia brand recommended by Fiat.

The advantage of most of the Italian carmaker’s engines is the fact that the annoying stop-start system can be permanently deactivated at the push of a button, which is unheard of in racing cars.

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