From 1997 to 2012, the 1.2-liter 8-valve Fiat 188A4000 engine was manufactured in Italy and fitted to well-known concern models like the Palio, Panda, Punto, Uno, and Strada pickup. The first generation Ypsilon and Lancia Y vehicles both had another one of these power units installed.
187A1000, 169A4000, 176A8000, 188A4000, 188A5000, 199A6000, 350A1000, 198A1000, 198A4000, 955A6000, and 955A2000 are fire engines.
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
Due to rings, the majority of complaints on specialized forums are about oil consumption;
Additionally, the crankshaft pulley key on engines from the early years of production was frequently severed;
The engine speed frequently floats as a result of fuel pump grid or throttle contamination;
This power unit’s pillows, starter, and thermostat are its weak points;
Remember to adjust valve clearances every 50,000 kilometers.