How often should a Cambelt be changed on a Renault Clio?
Manual says the timing belt should be changed at 72K or 5 years.
Does a Renault Clio have a timing belt or chain?
Our answer: It depends on the engine fitted… Timing chains do not come with a scheduled change as they are designed to last the life of the engine. Belts must be changed according to a set schedule and this varies from engine to engine.
Does the Renault Clio have a cam belt?
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.
How reliable is Renault Clio?
The Clio appears to be pretty reliable, and it’s one of the safest superminis on sale. The latest Clio is the safest yet – it achieved a full five stars when tested by industry body Euro NCAP, with impressive adult, child and assistance ratings of 96%, 89% and 75% respectively.
Are Renaults expensive to repair?
Renaults, Skodas, Fiats and Fords rank among the cheapest cars to repair, according to a new survey. For the majority of drivers, how much they can trust that car to get them from A to B is most important.
How do you know when a Cambelt needs changing?
If it is becoming worn, the belt will appear to look glazed or glossy on the underside. This means the rubber is getting hard and will not provide the flexibility the belt needs. Some signs are much more obvious, such as cracking or fraying. Belts with that kind of damage should be replaced immediately.
How much does it cost to change 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 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.
Can a timing belt be replaced on a Renault Clio?
What prompted me was not the sound of valves ripping my engine to bits, but a lovely (colourful) leaflet from my main Renault dealer focussing on the fact that the timing belt MUST be done. and the dangers of NOT having it done, etc, etc. PLUS… a special offer…. “Timing Belt Replacement.. FROM £200 complete”.
What’s the change interval on a Clio 1.2?
The change interval is 72,000 miles or 5 years,it’s the ‘5 year’ part thats often overlooked and I have seen many belts snap on cars with less than 72k due to the age factor.
How long has my Renault Clio been running?
Ive had my Clio about 9 months now.. its 7yo and done only 23K… but never had its timing belt replaced. I hung on, chancing it, but finally got the work done.