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How many miles have you gone without replacing your timing belt?

How many miles have you gone without replacing your timing belt?

Timing belt : How far past 100,000 miles have you gone without replacing it. I am at 7 years 81,000 miles. 2000 Honda Accord 4cyl. I thing I will wait till 100k but that may take 8-9 years.

When to replace timing belt on Ford car?

So, if Ford or Chevy says that their timing belt is only going to last you for 80,000 miles, you should really consider replacing it around 80,000 miles. It can prevent a lot of damage further down the road if you get it done when you’re supposed to.

When to call a mechanic about a bad timing belt?

This warning sign may also be an indication of low oil pressure or the engine not having the proper amount of lubrication. Since the timing belt is so critical to the operation of your vehicle, if you notice this warning sign, you should contact a mechanic as soon as possible. 2. Engine won’t turn over

When to replace timing belt on Volkswagen Jetta?

For instance, Toyota recommends that the Camry replace their timing belts after 60,000 miles. If you have a Ford Focus you can expect to replace the timing belt between 60,000 miles and 90,000 miles. The manual for the Volkswagen Jetta says that you can keep your timing belt until 120,000 miles.

Timing belt : How far past 100,000 miles have you gone without replacing it. I am at 7 years 81,000 miles. 2000 Honda Accord 4cyl. I thing I will wait till 100k but that may take 8-9 years.

So, if Ford or Chevy says that their timing belt is only going to last you for 80,000 miles, you should really consider replacing it around 80,000 miles. It can prevent a lot of damage further down the road if you get it done when you’re supposed to.

Can a bad timing belt cause engine damage?

However, if the issue is due to the timing belt being broken, it may also result in other internal engine compartment damage. In many cases, the timing belt will break while the engine is running.

When to take timing belt off on Sho?

Since the engine on my SHO is a non-interference one so I let it go until about 160K before I changed it, in fact I only changed it because the water pump went out and I had to take the timing belt off to change the pump. If you have an interference engine I suggest doing it at the suggested interval.

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Ruth Doyle