Does Renault Trafic have a timing belt?
A timing chain is essentially the same as a timing belt but generally speaking has a much longer service life. it is important to follow your car’s service plan and replace the timing chain per the manual’s recommendation.
What engine is in Renault Trafic?
2.0l dCi diesel engine
new engine The Renault Trafic introduces a new 2.0l dCi diesel engine with variable geometry turbo compliant with Euro 6d-temp standards. Available from 120 to 170 hp, the 5th generation engine gives you more power (+ 25 hp) and more torque (+ 40 Nm).
How many miles can a Renault Trafic do?
Renault’s official service schedule states 18,000 miles, but it’s recommend they’re serviced every 12,000 miles.
Is the Renault Trafic reliable?
The Trafic has a really good reputation and a strong reliability record. However, there has been a report of the sliding side door of the Trafic van (that had been ply-lined by the Renault dealer) coming off its channel and ending up in the road.
How to choose the correct Renault Trafic timing belt kit?
To choose the correct Renault TRAFIC timing belt kit, we strongly recommend you check the following points: the number of teeth on the belt, its width, the number of timing belt tensioners and idler pulleys and of course your timing belt diagram.
When to change timing belt on Renault Clio?
He found a clio of same age with same engine which states 72000 miles or 5 years (which ever is sooner), but he says it maybe different for vans as they tend to get more heavy use/abuse. Does anybody know the intervals for the van? Whatever it says, if it hasn’t had a change in the last 2 years, do it ASAP.
Why does Renault give a cam belt change interval?
Both of which are on the high side compared to other manufacturers.In my opinion it was a sales ploy by Renault to make the costs of servicing artificially low. If your van has never had a cam belt change from new then it’s over due even if the mileage is well below the service interval.
Do you need to change the cambelt on a Trafic?
The dealer rang Renault, who said these have a chain, so don’t need changing just re tensioning. Is that correct? I’ve just done a bit of Googling, with various hits on cambelt changing.