Properly maintaining a wet belt engine is crucial. This involves regular oil changes using the correct type and adhering to the manufacturer’s service schedule. Early detection of issues, such as unusual engine noise or reduced engine power, can help prevent costly repairs and ensure the engine’s longevity
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We’ve seen engines that have a wet belt get really bad at just 44,000 miles. We recommend that you change your oil with this system every 8,000 miles or 10,000 miles MAX.
And if you really want, you can change your oil every 5,000 miles and this will prolong the life of the wet belt and this should take you up to 70,000 miles – 100,000 miles before needing to change the belt.
Wet belt engines rely on engine oil for lubrication and cooling. The oil contains specific additives designed to protect the belt material from wear and tear.
Using the wrong oil can degrade these additives, leading to premature belt wear, potential engine damage, and costly repairs. The oil’s additives, specifically designed for wet belt systems, play a vital role in protecting the belt from premature wear and ensuring optimal engine performance.
The recommended oil for a PSA engine with a wet belt depends on the engine type
Blue HDi engines and many petrol engines Use PSA C2 0W-30 fully synthetic engine oil
PSA PureTech petrol engines and BlueHDi diesel engines: Use 0W-20 premium synthetic oil
Ford recommends using a high-quality, fully synthetic 5W-20 or 5W-30 oil that meets the Ford WSS-M2C913-D specification for Ford Transit vehicles with wet belt systems. This oil type provides the necessary lubrication and protection for the wet belt.
When a wet belt in a PSA or Ford engine breaks, it can have catastrophic consequences for the engine. This can result in extensive and costly repairs, as well as significant vehicle downtime.
The wet belt synchronizes the movement of the crankshaft and camshaft. When it breaks, this synchronisation is lost. This loss of synchronisation can cause the pistons and valves to collide, leading to severe engine damage.
These damages can result in
Expensive repairs: Repairing or replacing damaged engine components can be very costly.
Vehicle downtime: You may be without your vehicle for an extended period while repairs are carried out.