When should a Cambelt be changed on a Seat Ibiza?
Service book recommends inspection at 4yrs/60,000 miles then yearly inspections. No time limit for changing. Car does mainly short journeys, max 3000 miles per year.
Does a Seat Ibiza have a cam belt?
Assuming you mean the 2010-2015 model, then that Ibiza uses a timing belt. It must be changed at least every 210,000km regardless of time.
How often should you change cam belt?
When to replace the cam belt It’ll usually need to be replaced more than once over the course of a vehicle’s lifetime. Manufacturers will usually recommend to replace your timing belt after a set number of years or miles. This could be anywhere from 40,000 to 100,000 miles or 4+ years.
When to change the cam belt on a SEAT Ibiza?
No time limit for changing. Car does mainly short journeys, max 3000 miles per year. Concerned that no time limit for replacement but you advocate replacement every 6 years (I think). Would you recommend replacement now, at next service (May 2013), at some time in future, or follow the recommended service procedure?
How often should you change your car cambelt?
The maximum recommended mileage interval for a cambelt change is stated in your vehicle handbook (varies depending on model, year and engine type.) We recommend your cambelt is changed every five years or recommended mileage, whichever occurs soonest.
When to put a cambelt on an Audi?
On a tuned engine or one that is driven hard, reduce the mileage to 50,000 miles, but still 5 years if mileage is less. Click to expand… Normal cambelts aren’t from kevlar reinforced rubber contrary to the popular belief.
What does a cambelt do on a car?
What is a cambelt? The cambelt, or timing belt, is one of the most crucial bits of kit in the engine. It’s a rubber belt with teeth that synchronises the rotation of the crankshaft and the camshaft. What does a cambelt do?