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WMEEJ3BA8DK664987

2013 SMART Fortwo

Vehicle Summary

The 2013 SMART Fortwo Coupe, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz in Hambach, France, is a compact and efficient vehicle. It features a 1.0L in-line 3-cylinder engine and is equipped with essential safety features such as front and side airbags, load limiters, and pretensioners in the seat belts. With its lightweight design and manual seat belts, this gasoline-powered car ensures both safety and practicality for urban driving.

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Make

SMART

Model

Fortwo

Year

2013

Engine

1.0L

Complete Specifications

24 specs

Make SMART

Manufacturer Name MERCEDES-BENZ CARS

Model Fortwo

Model Year 2013

Plant City HAMBACH

Vehicle Type PASSENGER CAR

Plant Country FRANCE

Body Class Coupe

Doors 2

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating To Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)

Engine Number of Cylinders 3

Displacement (CC) 1000.0

Displacement (CI) 61.02374409473

Displacement (L) 1.0

Fuel Type - Primary Gasoline

Engine Configuration In-Line

Pretensioner Yes

Seat Belt Type Manual

Other Restraint System Info Load limiters and Pretensioners for driver and passenger

Other Restraint System Info Type 2 seat belts with load limiters and pretensioners for driver and front passenger.

Front Air Bag Locations 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Side Air Bag Locations 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type Direct

Known Issues for This Vehicle

Oil leaks

The Smart Fortwo 2013 with a 3-cylinder in-line engine is known to have oil leak issues, often from the valve cover gasket or oil pan gasket.

Engine misfires

This can be due to worn-out spark plugs, ignition coils, or fuel injectors, which are common problems in smaller 3-cylinder engines.

Overheating

The compact engine bay can lead to poor airflow and cooling efficiencies, causing the engine to overheat, especially in hot climates or heavy traffic.

Timing chain issues

The timing chain can become noisy or stretched over time, leading to potential engine timing problems and reduced performance.

Excessive vibration

As a 3-cylinder engine, it can naturally have more vibrations compared to engines with more cylinders, which can become more pronounced with worn engine mounts or other components.

Fuel economy decrease

Over time, issues like clogged fuel injectors, dirty air filters, or malfunctioning sensors can reduce the overall fuel efficiency of the vehicle.

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