When should I change the Cambelt on my Renault Clio?
Manual says the timing belt should be changed at 72K or 5 years.
Does Renault Clio have a Cambelt?
All Clio cars in this year range have a timing belt. 2005 – 2017: Clio cars with the M4R engine and the H5Ft and H4Bt engines have a timing chain and the rest have a belt.
Is the timing belt the same as the Cambelt?
Simply put, a cambelt and timing belt are the same component. With a timing chain, built similarly to a bicycle chain, you’re less likely to experience the belt snapping before your car gives out. You should consult your car’s manual to know whether it uses a timing belt or timing chain.
How often do you change the belt on a Renault Clio?
There are some cars that have a 10 year or 100,000 mile belt change interval – it not only the quality of the belt but also the design and layout of the drive-train. Yes I have heard of Renault timing belts failing whilst the car is still under the 3 year warranty – one at 27,000 miles.
When was the last cambelt change on a Clio?
The last record of the cambelt being changed was 78,000 miles. The car now has 126,500 miles, and i was always lead to believe that cambelt change intervals were around 40,000 miles, meaning mine is now 8,500 miles over! Is this the correct change interval, or do renault recommend longer? I know its better to get it done but its not that cheap.
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).
When do I need to change my cambelt?
This could range from 40,000 miles up to 100,000 miles, and from four years up to six years. The vehicle handbook will specify the change frequency, and a decent garage should let you know if a cambelt change is due when your get your car serviced.