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The FIAT 500 1.3L and 2.4L engines have a timing chain while the 1.4L engine has a timing belt. All are interference.
Scroll down to see detailed timing belt data for your particular model year of the FIAT 500.
Year | Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference |
---|---|---|---|
2018 - 2023 | 1.3L | timing chain | interference |
2012 - 2020 | 1.4L | timing belt | interference |
2016 - 2018 | 2.4L | timing chain | interference |
The primary purpose of the timing belt or timing chain is to maintain the timing (syncronization) between the crankshaft and the camshaft(s).
A timing belt is made of a rubber compound while a timing chain is made of chain similiar to a bicycle chain.
A timing belt wears out over time and must be replaced at the manufacturer's specified interval. Timing belt failure can result in serious engine damage.
Although a timing chain will wear over time it is usually good for the lifetime of the engine but it should be routinely inspected.
Note: Replacement intervals are broad recommendations and can be affected by age, weather conditions, running conditions etc. Check with the owner's manual/ manufacturer/ dealership.
Check out the Belt Or Chain specifications for other makes and models.
The 2023 FIAT 500 has a timing chain and an interference engine.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
1.3L Turbo | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
The 2022 FIAT 500 has a timing chain and an interference engine.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
1.3L Turbo | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
The 2021 FIAT 500 has a timing chain and an interference engine.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
1.3L Turbo | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
The 2020 FIAT 500 1.3L engine has a timing chain while the 1.4L engine has a timing belt. Both are interference engines.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
1.4L Turbo | timing belt | interference | 90k |
1.3L Turbo | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
The 2019 FIAT 500 1.3L engine has a timing chain while the 1.4L engine has a timing belt. Both are interference engines.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
1.4L Turbo | timing belt | interference | 90k |
1.3L Turbo | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
The 2018 FIAT 500 1.3L and 2.4L engines have timing chains while the 1.4L engine has a timing belt. All are interference engines.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
2.4L | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
1.4L Turbo | timing belt | interference | 90k |
1.3L Turbo | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
The 2017 FIAT 500 2.4L engines have timing chains while the 1.4L engine has a timing belt. Both are interference engines.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
2.4L | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
1.4L Turbo | timing belt | interference | 90k |
1.4L | timing belt | interference | 90k |
The 2016 FIAT 500 2.4L engines have timing chains while the 1.4L engine has a timing belt. Both are interference engines.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
2.4L | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
1.4L Turbo | timing belt | interference | 90k |
1.4L | timing belt | interference | 90k |
The 2015 FIAT 500 has a timing belt and interference engine.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
1.4L Turbo | timing belt | interference | 90k |
1.4L | timing belt | interference | 90k |
The 2014 FIAT 500 has a timing belt and interference engine.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
1.4L Turbo | timing belt | interference | 90k |
1.4L | timing belt | interference | 90k |
The 2013 FIAT 500 has a timing belt and interference engine.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
1.4L Turbo | timing belt | interference | 90k |
1.4L | timing belt | interference | 90k |
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The 2012 FIAT 500 has a timing belt and interference engine.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
1.4L Turbo | timing belt | interference | 90k |
1.4L | timing belt | interference | 90k |
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