How many kms does a cam belt last?
100,000 kms
You should replace this belt every five years OR 100,000 kms; whichever comes first. Don’t neglect to have this done, even if you have not been driving far, because your warranty company won’t cover you if your belt is over five years old.
How often do timing belts actually break?
On average you can expect a timing belt to last 60,000 miles to 100,000 miles. This will change based on the make, model, and year of your vehicle. Every manufacturer has their specific recommended years or mileage to replace the belt.
What happens if you dont replace cam belt?
If you don’t replace your cambelt / timing belt when it is due for changing, you run the risk of seriously damaging your car’s engine with the valves hitting the pistons. Once the cambelt breaks, your car will become undrivable. The amount of damage a snapped cambelt can cause depends on the type of engine you have.
How many miles does a timing belt change take?
• 2006-2008 VW Passat change interval is 90,000 miles for (US) B6 chassis. • 2006-2008 VW Jetta change interval is 90,000 miles for (US) A5 chassis. • 2006-2008 VW Golf change interval is 90,000 miles for (US) A5 chassis.
When do you change the timing belt on a VW Jetta?
VW Timing Belt Change Intervals for Diesel TDI Engines 1 1999-2004 VW Jetta change interval is 100,000 miles for TDI ALH (US) A4 chassis. 2 1999-2004 VW Golf change interval is 100,000 miles for TDI ALH (US) A4 chassis. 3 1998-2004 VW Beetle change interval is 100,000 miles for TDI ALH (US).
When to change timing belt on Audi A4?
It is our recommendation to closely inspect all timing belt components before the recommended interval. Play it safe, changing your timing belt may seem expensive. However, choosing to exceed your timing belt service interval is risky and can lead to unknown repair costs that will far exceed typical timing belt replacement service cost.