Does 2012 Jetta TDI have timing belt or chain?
The 2012 VW Jetta does have a timing belt. The coolant needs to be changed every 60,000 miles or so. Your air filter needs to be changed every 15,000 to 30,000 miles or so.
Does a Jetta have a timing belt or chain?
The 2019 Volkswagen Jetta comes with a timing belt on the engine to keep the timing of the cams in sync. This is a component that will need to be replaced periodically. Usually You need to change the timing belt every 60,000 to 100,000 miles.
Does the 2013 Jetta TDI have a timing belt or chain?
The 2013 VW Jetta does have a timing chain. The coolant needs to be replaced every 60,000 miles.
What kind of timing belt does a VW Jetta use?
This VW Jetta timing belt system consists of a wear resistant, high strength, corded/molded rubber timing belt (a.k.a. VW Jetta toothed belt). There’s also an assortment of tensioners and idler rollers to guide and tension the 2.0 TDI timing belt. It’s very important to service your VW Jetta TDI timing belt.
What does TDI stand for in VW Jetta?
The CBEA enigne code Jetta TDI is an interference engine (a.k.a. non-clearance engine). If the VW Jetta timing belt fails, the timing belt system that links the cylinder head, camshafts, and crankshaft no longer run in sync. Close tolerance engine designs allow for the cylinder head valves to hit the top side of the pistons.
How long is the timing chain on a VW?
Without that connection, you lose control of your wheels. Most Volkswagen timing chains are made to last at least 120,000 miles. Unfortunately, there are multiple lawsuits for owners of the 2-liter EA888 engine because the timing chains in them seem to break much sooner.
When does the 2L TDI timing belt wear out?
The 2L tdi timing belt interval has been 130k miles since ’11. Not a big deal, chains wear out too. The real concern should be any and all of the components that are in the path of the TB. TBs are tough and will last a very long time, both miles and age.