When to change the Fiat Idea timing belt

The Fiat Idea is a small MPV from Fiat. The model was produced between 2003 and 2012 and comes with both petrol and diesel engines. Below is an overview of the timing belt replacement intervals. If you don't know which engine your car has, you can enter the license plate number below.

Petrol variants produced between 2003 and 2008

  • Fiat Idea 1.2 16v = 115 000 Kilometres or up to 4 years.
  • Fiat Idea 1.4 16v = 115 000 Kilometres or up to 4 years.

Diesel variants produced between 2003 and 2008

  • Fiat Idea JTD = 115 000 Kilometres or a maximum of 4 years.
  • Fiat Idea 1.9 Multijet = 135 000 Kilometres or up to 4 years.
  • Fiat Idea 1.3 Multijet = Timing chain, check and possibly replace after 10 years.
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