Engine Fiat 188A4000
The 1.2-liter 8-valve Fiat 188A4000 engine was produced in Italy from 1997 to 2012 and was installed on such popular concern models as the Palio, Panda, Punto, Uno and Strada pickup. Another such power unit was installed on Lancia Y cars and the first generation Ypsilon.
FIRE-engines: 187A1000, 169A4000, 176A8000, 188A4000, 188A5000, 199A6000, 350A1000, 198A1000, 198A4000, 955A6000, 955A2000.
Specifications
Production years | 1997-2012 |
Displacement, cc | 1242 |
Fuel system | distributed injection |
Power output, hp | 60 |
Torque output, Nm | 102 |
Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
Block head | aluminum 8v |
Cylinder bore, mm | 70.8 |
Piston stroke, mm | 78.9 |
Compression ratio | 9.5 |
Features | SOHC |
Hydraulic lifters | no |
Timing drive | belt |
Phase regulator | no |
Turbocharging | no |
Recommended engine oil | 5W-40 |
Engine oil capacity, liter | 2.8 |
Fuel type | petrol |
Euro standards | EURO 2/3 |
Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Fiat Punto 2002) — city — highway — combined |
7.3 4.8 5.7 |
Engine lifespan, km | ~240 000 |
Weight, kg | 85 |
The engine was installed on:
- Fiat Palio I (178) in 1997 – 2002;
- Fiat Panda II (169) in 2003 – 2012;
- Fiat Punto II (188) in 1999 – 2007;
- Fiat Grande Punto I (199) in 2005 – 2011;
- Fiat Siena I (178) in 2001 – 2009;
- Fiat Strada I (278) in 2001 – 2008;
- Fiat Uno I (146) in 2000 – 2010;
- Lancia Y I (840) in 2000 – 2003;
- Lancia Ypsilon I (843) in 2003 – 2010.
Disadvantages of the Fiat 188A4000 engine
- Most of the complaints on specialized forums are related to oil consumption due to the occurrence of rings;
- Also, on engines of the first years of production, the crankshaft pulley key was often cut off;
- Often the engine speed floats due to contamination of the throttle or fuel pump grid;
- The weak points of this power unit include its pillows, starter and thermostat;
- Do not forget about the procedure for adjusting valve clearances every 50,000 km.
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