From 1999 to 2012, the 1.2-liter 16-valve Fiat 188A5000 engine was manufactured in Italy and fitted to well-known models like the Palio, Punto, Stilo, Idea, and Bravo. Both the first generation Ypsilon and Lancia Y vehicles had another such power unit installed.
187A1000, 169A4000, 176A8000, 188A4000, 188A5000, 199A6000, 350A1000, 198A1000, 198A4000, 955A6000, and 955A2000 are fire engines.
Specifications
| Production years | 1999-2012 |
| Displacement, cc | 1242 |
| Fuel system | distributed injection |
| Power output, hp | 80 |
| Torque output, Nm | 114 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 70.8 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 78.9 |
| Compression ratio | 10.6 |
| Features | DOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| 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 3 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Fiat Palio 2002) — city — highway — combined |
8.5 5.8 6.8 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~250 000 |
| Weight, kg | 105 |
The engine was installed on:
- Fiat Albea I (172) in 2002 – 2012;
- Fiat Brava I (182) in 2000 – 2001;
- Fiat Bravo I (182) in 2000 – 2001;
- Fiat Idea I (350) in 2005 – 2010;
- Fiat Palio I (178) in 2001 – 2004;
- Fiat Punto II (188) in 1999 – 2005;
- Fiat Siena I (178) in 2000 – 2009;
- Fiat Stilo I (192) in 2002 – 2004;
- Lancia Y I (840) in 2000 – 2003;
- Lancia Ypsilon I (843) in 2003 – 2006.
Disadvantages of the Fiat 188A5000 engine
Due to the occurrence of rings, the oil burner is the most well-known issue with such a motor.
Constant leaks, particularly from beneath the valve covers, also cause lubrication to be lost.
Floating engine speeds are typically caused by fuel pump grid or throttle contamination.
The timing belt should be changed every 60,000 kilometers because if it breaks, the valves will bend.
Unreliable attachments and erratic electricians cause a lot of problems.