When should I change my timing belt and water pump?
When Should I Replace My Timing Belt and Water Pump? The timing belt and water pump will need to be changed in line with the manufacturer’s recommendation; this is normally every 60,000 miles. Most people change both components at the same time to save on costs and time.
How much coolant to change when timing belt is replaced?
The coolant change is 7.5 L or 7.9 US quarts. One suggestion when performing a coolant change is replacing the thermostat as well for preventative maintenance. I had another reason to change the thermostat at the timing belt service – replaced with a warmer one for added heating in the winter months.
When to change the coolant system on a VW?
The cooling system is one of the most important areas to pay attention to during water pump, thermostat and timing belt replacement. To ensure that your new VW timing belt components and water pump last until the next 75,000-mile change interval, it’s important to re-create the engine’s condition as it was when it left the factory.
How often should I change the coolant in my car?
June 2, 2017 – For some vehicles, you’re advised to change the coolant every 30,000 miles. For others, changing the coolant isn’t even on the maintenance schedule.
When is the best time to renew the timing belt?
Note:Although the normal interval for timing belt renewal is 100 000 miles or 8 years, it is strongly recommended that the interval suggested above is observed, especially on cars which are subjected to intensive use, ie, mainly short journeys or a lot of stop-start driving.
The coolant change is 7.5 L or 7.9 US quarts. One suggestion when performing a coolant change is replacing the thermostat as well for preventative maintenance. I had another reason to change the thermostat at the timing belt service – replaced with a warmer one for added heating in the winter months.
The cooling system is one of the most important areas to pay attention to during water pump, thermostat and timing belt replacement. To ensure that your new VW timing belt components and water pump last until the next 75,000-mile change interval, it’s important to re-create the engine’s condition as it was when it left the factory.
Why do I need to Flush my coolant system?
Like motor oil, over time coolant (even long-life) becomes weak, is depleted of its additives, breaks down, and “gets dirty” causing this pictured sediment. It’s important to thoroughly flush and remove all this sediment during timing belt replacement.
June 2, 2017 – For some vehicles, you’re advised to change the coolant every 30,000 miles. For others, changing the coolant isn’t even on the maintenance schedule.