208 GTI only has an 1150kg towing capacity.
I’m after some advice.
Do you think I need an oil cooler fitting for towing a small 2 berth caravan?
The car is a Peugeot 208 gti, manual and the towing weight is around 1250 kg.
208 GTI only has an 1150kg towing capacity.
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Doubt it, modern synthetic oil is very tolerant. Your clutch on the other hand……
Check the factory specs and / or service bulletins. Do not rely on one dealer's answer. Ask around. Is there a caravan club in the UK? The Dutch equivalent would be the best spot for unbiased answers.
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An oil cooler is just another way of removing heat from the engine.
The only way of knowing for sure is to tow it and watch the water temperature. If it starts creeping up above normal then adding an oil cooler may help.
Adding an oil cooler may well mean the car doesn't get up to temperature when you're not towing.
Honestly, I suspect that the GTI will have enough torque to pull the van as if it wasn't there. I don't think you'll overly stress the engine...
The engine really isn't the reason a 208 is a piss poor choice for a towcar.
I fear for the 208gti fuel consumption while towing. Does it have a large tank?
Using a GTI to tow a caravan ought to be punishable in law. Severely.
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