Ignition coil pack
usually 80,000–160,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Misfire
Fix: Replace coil pack
€100–250
Engine: common problems, timing drive and oil
1.8 / 2.0 16v (PSA EW7 / EW10)
Petrol · 1,749 / 1,997 cm³ · 85–130 kW
12
model generations
3
known faults
2,000
new cars in the EU (2010–2025)
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Fuel: Petrol. Timing drive: belt · 120,000 km / every 60 mo.
In our database this engine is fitted to 12 model generations, among them: Citroën C5 III, Peugeot 407, Peugeot 807, Peugeot 206, Peugeot 307, Citroën C4 I and 6 more.
The most expensive known risk is timing belt tensioner: it usually appears at 90,000–120,000 km and costs €300–600 to fix.
Key facts
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,749 / 1,997 cm³ |
| Power | 85–130 kW |
| Years | 1999–2013 |
| Timing drive | Belt · 120,000 km / every 60 mo |
| Oil | 5W-30 / 5W-40 · PSA B71 2296 · ~4.25 L · every 15,000 km |
| Engine codes | 6FZ, RFN, RFJ, RFR, RFK, RFH, RFS, EW7J4, EW10J4, EW10A |
Known engine faults
Faults that belong to the engine itself. They apply to every model with this engine, and each model has its own extra faults on its model page.
Timing belt tensioner
usually 90,000–120,000 km · High risk
Signs: Belt failure bends valves
Fix: Replace belt kit on time
€300–600
Oil leaks (cam cover)
usually 120,000–220,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Oil drips, burning smell
Fix: Replace gasket
€80–200
Engine-related service
Intervals and typical prices, using the Peugeot 206 as an example. The app gives the exact plan for your car.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Spark plugsIgnition | every 60,000 km or every 48 months | €50–160 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Timing belt kit + water pumpEngine | every 120,000 km or every 60 months | €450–900 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
Models with this engine
Model generations this engine is fitted to.
Citroën C4 I 2004–2010Citroën C4 Picasso I 2006–2013Citroën C5 I/II 2001–2008Citroën C5 III 2008–2017Citroën Xsara 1997–2006Citroën Xsara Picasso 1999–2012Peugeot 206 1998–2012Peugeot 307 2001–2008Peugeot 406 1995–2004Peugeot 407 2004–2011Peugeot 607 1999–2010Peugeot 807 2002–2014
Common questions
Does the 1.8 / 2.0 16v (PSA EW7 / EW10) engine have a timing chain or a timing belt?
Belt · 120,000 km / every 60 mo.
What oil does the 1.8 / 2.0 16v (PSA EW7 / EW10) engine take?
5W-30 / 5W-40 · PSA B71 2296 · ~4.25 L · every 15,000 km.
What are the known problems with the 1.8 / 2.0 16v (PSA EW7 / EW10) engine?
The faults with the highest risk: timing belt tensioner (90,000–120,000 km, €300–600); ignition coil pack (80,000–160,000 km, €100–250).
Which cars have the 1.8 / 2.0 16v (PSA EW7 / EW10) engine?
Citroën C5 III, Peugeot 407, Peugeot 807, Peugeot 206, Peugeot 307, Citroën C4 I and 6 more.
Sources and notes
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Dutch tests: RDW Open Data (CC0). Engine versions: EEA, monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars (CC BY 4.0, DG CLIMA). Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.
Updated 08/10/2026