How often should Cambelt be changed on VW Golf?
We recommend changing your cambelt once every four years for cars registered before September 2009, and every five years for cars registered after. If you reach the recommended mileage limit before 4 or 5 years, you may need to change the cambelt sooner.
How often do you change cam belt Renault Master?
My 2005 Renault Scenic II has now developed the same symptoms I have read on line – rattle for 2 seconds on cold start, but fine thereafter and for the rest of the day. Occasionally a temporary squeek…
When do I need to change my cambelt?
Unfortunately, worn out cambelts do not have a multitude of symptoms as clear as other car parts do. Most of the time you will only notice a worn out cambelt when it snaps. The best protection is therefore a conscientious compliance with the recommended change intervals.
How much does it cost to change the cambelt on a Vauxhall Corsa?
The costs can also vary depending on the car model, year of manufacture and engine. Example: For a cambelt change for the Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 from 1999 and Vauxhall Corsa 1.7 from 2005 the costs are different, because the change for the Vauxhall Corsa 1.7 from 2005 is more complex.
Is it bad to drive with a faulty cambelt?
Driving with a faulty cambelt is really a bad idea. If the belt snaps, the consequences will be enormous. In terms of necessary engine work and extra cost if your engine blows. It is also dangerous while driving. Your engine could lock up and brakes and steering could fail.
When to change the cam belt on a Renault?
70,000 miles or 6 years, which ever comes first for your cambelt. Also recommended to change the water pump, Always change the Auxiliary/fan belt. One use only on Renault, once taken off,.. Do not put the Aux/fan back on.. These have a tendency to not realign and get behind your Cam belt cover and damage your engine
This could range from 40,000 miles up to 100,000 miles, and from four years up to six years. The vehicle handbook will specify the change frequency, and a decent garage should let you know if a cambelt change is due when your get your car serviced.
When to change timing belt on Renault K9K?
I got my generic answer from Renault website for the k9k engine. Timing Belt replacement 5 yrs or 60, 000 miles and change the oil every 6,000–9,000 miles and use a 5W-30 oil and expect to add a 1/2 qt every 1,200 miles, which is normal for this engine. Here are some engine information and specs for the different versions of the engine.
How old is the timing belt on a Renault Captur?
It was 5 years old or 60000 miles direct from Renault UK but some Renault dealers online list 72000 miles or 5 years old and some list 6 years. It’s best to assume that around 5 years you should be looking to replace it.