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The timing belt interval must be measured in both mileage and age.

Model: (Various brands) Various
Part: Timing belt

In this video, we can hear an authoritative opinion that confirms that the replacement of the timing belt is not only based on mileage, but also on time. Typically, the mileage ranges from 100,000 to 150,000 km (this wide range depends on the type of vehicle we are talking about: we can be precise by reading the owner's manual): the other critical specification is regarding the age of the vehicle. Indeed, after a certain period of time, the belt deteriorates, becomes fragile, and can break regardless of the distance traveled. Remember that the condition that occurs first always applies.

Posted on 26 January 2025 by ScegliAuto

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