When Should timing belt be replaced on Renault Scenic?
If your Renault is more than five years old and/or has covered over 60,000 miles, it is time to get your belt replaced. It is very important to maintain your vehicle as recommended by Sutton Park Renault and respect the recommended replacement intervals.
Does a Renault Scenic have a Cambelt?
Administrator. The 1.9dci engine is cambelt driven. Only the newer 2.0dci and the 3.0dci engines are chain driven IIRC.
At what mileage should I change my Cambelt?
When to replace the cam belt 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.
How much does it cost to replace a Cambelt?
How much to change a cambelt in the UK? The average cambelt change cost is between £290 – £730 for most vehicles in the UK and can vary considerably depending on the car model and garage. The material costs for a new cambelt, tensioner and idler pulley will only be around £70 – £180.
When to change cam belt on Renault Scenic?
It is well on the way to a belt change before the belt is visible, the suspended engine mount has to be removed. On mine at 68k and 5 years the belt looked like new so there is not necessarily much to be gained from an inspection. The five year change is for possible age deterioration of the belt.
When to change the timing belt on a Renault?
Your Renault is fitted with a strong and durable cambelt (or timing belt), which keeps the heart of your engine in perfect timing. We recommend changing your cambelt between 4–6 years or 72,000–96,000 miles (whichever is sooner).
Why do I need to change my cambelt every 5 years?
On mine at 68k and 5 years the belt looked like new so there is not necessarily much to be gained from an inspection. The five year change is for possible age deterioration of the belt. If you do the job yourself, at 28k, the tensioner and water pump are likely to be in good condition and only the belt need changing.
How often should I change my timing belt?
The belt was changed november 2008 and i have done about 27000 miles scince then. I remember years ago haynes used to advise replacing timing belts every 3 years or 36000 miles, but i assume that we’ve moved on since then…and so these milages/age does not apply and i would be fine for perhaps another 2 years?