How much does it cost to replace a timing belt in a PT Cruiser?

How much does it cost to replace a timing belt in a PT Cruiser?

Chrysler PT Cruiser Timing Belt Replacement Cost Estimate. The average cost for a Chrysler PT Cruiser timing belt replacement is between $763 and $909. Labor costs are estimated between $559 and $705 while parts are priced at $204.

How often do you change the oil on a PT Cruiser?

We have 6 PT Cruiser that are use for our installers, we change the oil every 4k miles, replace the transmission fluid every 50k miles and they are all running and getting close to 180k to 200k. No major problems, they are very good small vehicles.

How many miles does a 2007 PT Cruiser have?

I have a 2007 Touring Edition (Signature Series) with 115,000 miles on it now, and it runs like a dream, has very seldom problems with anything at all, and it very inexpensive to maintain (and buy, lol). But I will tell you that if you’re interested in purchasing a PT, you HAVE to find one that has been maintained well.

How many miles does it take for timing belt to leak?

WB Motors spotted an aged head gasket leak and VERY IMPORTANTLY pointed out that at 80,000 miles the timing belt can go without symptoms and take the engine with it. The Cruiser had 82,000 miles on it and I did both repairs. Rust underneath is the current issue.

When was the last Chrysler PT Cruiser made?

The PT Cruiser is a family vehicle that was discontinued in 2010. Read more Chrysler reviews to learn about other models.

Which is car has timing chain or belt?

Chrysler: Neon, PT Cruiser, 4.0 straight six, 300C petrol and diesel. Citroen: C1 1.0 petrol, C3 Picasso 1.6 petrol, C3 1.4 and 1.6 petrol from 2010 model year, C4 petrol from 2010 model year, DS3 1.6 petrol, DS4 1.6 petrol. Dacia: Duster 1.6 petrol, Sandero and Sandero Stepway 0.9TCe 90, Logan MCV 0.9TCe 90. Daewoo Musso 2.9 diesel.

When is the best time to change your cambelt?

If your cambelt bites the dust, you could face a hefty repair cost. Here’s when and how you get it changed. Not all of us are mechanics in our spare time. So the prospect of a crucial part of our motor breaking is likely to fill some of us with equal parts dread and confusion.

Is it possible to predict a cambelt failure?

Trevor Eastman, head of technical services at Haynes’ automotive team, says: “If a driver is lucky, they may hear a rattling or slapping noise prior to failure. But in some cases even an expert may not be able to predict a cambelt failure”.