1988–1998 Peugeot 205: A Review of the Iconic French Hatchback
The Peugeot 205, produced from 1983 to 1998, is a compact hatchback that left an indelible mark on the automotive landscape. This iconic French automobile remains a popular choice among enthusiasts and collectors alike due to its combination of sporty handling, stylish design, and enduring reliability.
Exterior Design: A Timeless Silhouette
The 205's exterior design is characterized by its clean lines and understated elegance. Its sleek profile, accentuated by the sloping roofline, conveys a sense of dynamism and agility. The distinctive grille, featuring the iconic Peugeot lion emblem, adds a touch of sophistication. The car's compact dimensions, coupled with its low stance, contribute to its nimble handling and maneuverability.
Interior: Practicality and Comfort
Inside, the 205 offers a surprisingly spacious interior for its size. The dashboard is ergonomically designed, with all controls within easy reach. The front seats provide ample support and comfort, even on extended journeys. The rear seats offer adequate legroom for two adults, making the 205 a versatile choice for families. The cargo area is well-proportioned and can be expanded by folding down the rear seats.
Powertrain: A Variety of Options
Peugeot offered the 205 with a wide range of powertrain options to cater to diverse driving needs. The base model featured a 1.0-liter four-cylinder engine, providing adequate power for city driving. For those seeking more performance, the 1.4-liter and 1.6-liter engines offered progressively higher horsepower and torque. The top-of-the-line GTI variant was powered by a potent 1.9-liter engine, boasting impressive acceleration and handling capabilities.
Suspension and Handling: Agility and Precision
The 205's renowned handling is attributed to its well-engineered suspension system. The MacPherson struts at the front and torsion beam axle at the rear provide excellent stability and ride comfort. The car's lightweight construction and precise steering contribute to its agile handling on winding roads.
Safety Features: A Focus on Protection
Despite its compact size, the 205 prioritized safety. The car featured reinforced steel body panels to enhance crash protection. Disc brakes on all four wheels provided efficient stopping power, while the presence of a driver's airbag (introduced in later models) further enhanced safety.
Legacy and Impact: A Model of Success
The Peugeot 205 sold over 5 million units worldwide during its production run, cementing its status as one of Peugeot's most successful models. The car's timeless design, exceptional handling, and reliability earned it a loyal following among enthusiasts. The 205's legacy extends beyond its production years, inspiring future generations of Peugeot vehicles.
Conclusion
The Peugeot 205 is a remarkable automobile that embodies the essence of French automotive engineering. Its combination of style, performance, and practicality make it a compelling choice for drivers who appreciate a well-rounded hatchback. Whether it's navigating city streets or exploring open roads, the 205 delivers an unforgettable driving experience that continues to captivate enthusiasts to this day.
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PART OF TABLE OF CONTENTS WITH PAGE NUMBERS:
Air cleaner filter element renewal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Air conditioning system check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Automatic transmission fluid level check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Automatic transmission fluid renewal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Auxiliary drivebelt check and renewal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Bodywork, paint and exterior trim check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Brake fluid renewal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Clutch pedal stroke adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Coolant renewal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Driveshaft bellows check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Engine oil and filter renewal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Exhaust system check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Emissions control systems check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Front brake pad check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Fuel filter renewal - fuel injection models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Handbrake check and adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Headlight beam alignment check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Idle speed and mixture check and adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Ignition system check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Intensive maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Lock and hinge check and lubricatin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Manual transmission oil level check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Manual transmission oil renewal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Rear brake pad condition check - models with rear disc brakes . . . 14
Rear brake shoe check - models with rear drum brakes . . . . . . . . . 13
Road test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Seat belt check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Spark plug renewal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Steering and suspension check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Throttle and choke cable lubricatin and adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Timing belt renewal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Underbody and fuel/brake line check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Underbonnet check for fluid leaks and hose condition . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Capacities
Engine oil
XV and XW series engines (including filter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.5 litres
XY and XU series engines (including filter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.0 litres
TU series engines (including filter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5 litres
Cooling system
XV8, XW7, TU9 and TU3 series engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.8 litres
XY7 and XY8 engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.0 litres
XU engines (except automatic transmission models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.6 litres
XU engines (automatic transmission models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.7 litres
TU1 series engine (except Van models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.0 litres
TU1 series engine (Van models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.8 litres
Manual transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.0 litres
Automatic transmission
From dry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2 litres
Drain and refill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.4 litres
Fuel tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 litres
Engine
Oil filter:
XV, XW and XY series engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Champion C204
XU and TU series engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Champion F104
Cooling system
Antifreeze mixture:
Protection down to - 15ºC (5ºF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27% antifreeze
Protection down to - 35ºC (- 31ºF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50% antifreeze
Note: Refer to Chapter 3 for further details.
Fuel system
Air cleaner filter element:
Pre-1988 carburettor engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Champion W138
1988 onward carburettor engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Champion U401
Fuel injection engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Champion W175
Fuel filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Champion L205
Idle speed and mixture CO content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Refer to Chapter 4A, 4B and 4C Specifications
Ignition system
Spark plugs:
XV8, XW7 and XY7 engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Champion RS9YCC or S281YC*
XY8 and XU5J engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Champion S7YCC or S279YC*
XU51C engines (up to 1988) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Champion S9YCC or S281YC*
XU51C engines (from 1988) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Champion RC9YCC or C9YCX*
XU5JA engines (up to 1988) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Champion S7YCC or S279YC*
XU5JA (from 1988), XU5JA/K, XU9JA, XU9JA/K, XU9JA/Z and
XU9JA/L engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Champion RC7YCC or C7YCX*
TU9 series, TU1 series, TU3 and TU3A engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Champion RC9YCC or C9YCX*
TU3S engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Champion RC7YCC or C7YCX*
*Peugeot recommendation
Spark plug electrode gap** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.7 to 0.8 mm
**The spark plug electrode gap quoted is that recommended by Champion for their specified plugs listed above. If spark plugs of any other type
are to be fitted, refer to their manufacturer’s recommendations.
Brakes
Front brake pad minimum lining thickness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.0 mm
Rear brake shoe minimum lining thickness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.0 mm
Rear brake pad minimum lining thickness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.0 mm
Tyre pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See “Weekly checks”
Torque wrench settings Nm lbf ft
Spark plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 13
Manual transmission drain/filler plugs
BE1 and BE3 transmissions:
Main gearbox drain plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 7
Final drive drain plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 22
MA transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 19
SAMPLE PAGE FROM THE MANUAL:
The maintenance intervals in this manual are provided with the assumption that you, not the dealer, will be carrying out the work. These are the average maintenance intervals recommended for vehicles driven daily under normal conditions. Obviously some variation of these intervals may be expected depending on territory of use, and conditions encountered. If you wish to keep your vehicle in peak condition at all times, you may wish to perform some of these procedures more often. We encourage frequent maintenance because it enhances the efficiency, performance and resale value of your vehicle. If the vehicle is driven in dusty areas, used to tow a trailer, driven frequently at slow speeds (idling in traffic) or on short journeys, more frequent maintenance intervals are recommended.
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