Do Volvo S60 have a timing belt or chain?
The Volvo S60 comes equipped with a timing belt. The main purpose of a timing chain is to maintain the camshaft and crankshaft in rotation so that the intake and exhaust valves in the engine can open and close when they’re supposed to.
What is the Volvo T6 engine?
The T6 is a turbocharged and supercharged 2.0-liter I-4 delivering 316 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque through an eight-speed automatic transmission. Don’t expect lightning acceleration from 0-60 mph; in fact, it’s not much quicker in this regard than the base T5 engine with 250 hp.
When do you replace timing belt on Volvo?
This bulletin contains information relating to the timing belt replacement interval for model year 1999 to model year 2015 Volvo vehicles. Continue on to the next page to see the interval listing base on year, engine and model beginning with model year 2015 and continuing down to model year 1999. Page 2 of 8 2014-01-15
What’s the difference between timing chain and timing belt?
The timing chain is a component of the Volvo that will need proper maintenance and care. In this article, we will take a look at the difference between a timing chain and a timing belt, symptoms of its failure, and where to go for help if you are in need of timing chain repairs in your Volvo. What is a timing chain?
Why is the timing chain important in a Volvo?
This controls the pistons and valves in your Volvo’s engine. If the valves don’t open and close at the exact right time, your engine won’t work. The timing chain helps maintain this perfect synchronization, which is why it is such a vital component to your engine.
What happens if your timing belt goes bad?
If the timing belt is starting to go bad, the engine will run poorly and the check engine light will likely come on. If the belt breaks, the engine will stall immediately, and internal engine damage can occur.