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When to do the belt on my Octavia TDI?
Hi,
I have a 2018 Octavia 1.6 TDI with 139,000km on it. Timing belt was done at 90,000km. When would the timing belt next need to be done?
James Reardon (Portarlington)
Nov 2024 Filed under: servicing
Thoughts on my Golf's timing belt interval?
Hi,
Re: timing belt interval on Volkswagen Golf 1.0 TSI (Mark 7.5, first registered 2019).
Has Volkswagen changed the intervals on timing belts? When I bought my 2019 Volkswagen Golf 1.0 TSI I enquired as to the interval for the timing belt and was informed that it would need replacing at 240,000km or if that mileage was not reached it should last the life of the vehicle.
Today when I scheduled my car for a routine service at about 87,000km I was told that the interval for timing belt is either at five years of age or 120,000km. The cost of replacement at main dealer is a massive €700. I made a point of confirming the timing belt interval when I bought the car to budget for the overall costs of running the car while in my ownership. I feel aggrieved with Volkswagen if it's the case it has changed the interval without notice.
The cynic in me would think VW is merely lining its pockets. Am I taking a risk if I don't change the belt now that the car is five years old although the mileage is only 87,000km?
Thanks, Des
Des D (Maynooth)
Nov 2024 Filed under: servicing
When to change my Skoda Rapid TSI's timing belt?
Hi,
I have a 2018 Skoda Rapid Spaceback TSI 95 (999cc) petrol currently at 97,000km. Wondering when to change the timing belt.
Kindly let me know please dear experts.
Thanks in advance.
Joshua D (Dublin)
Aug 2024 Filed under: servicing
When to change my BMW 420d's chain?
When is my BMW 420d timing chain due? It is a 2014 BMW 420d F32 M Sport with 216,000km. It is regularly serviced and there is no rattling noises coming from the engine or anything.
Tommy Whyte (Portlaoise)
Jul 2024 Filed under: servicing
Does my Toyota Avensis have a belt or chain?
Hi,
Does my 2008 Toyota Avensis 2.0-litre 126hp diesel have a timing belt or chain?
Anton Perkins (Limerick)
Mar 2024 Filed under: servicing
When to change a 2016 Golf TDI's belt?
2016 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI with 75,000km on the clock: when should I change its timing belt?
John Griffin (Kells)
Aug 2023 Filed under: servicing
Should I change my Octavia's belt early?
Hi,
I asked a question previously re changing a timing belt on a 2018 Skoda Octavia TSI. Came back as 240,000km, as the belts for that make are long-life. The Skoda dealer is now saying my belt needs changing as it's five years old, even though there is only 80,000km on the clock. Is it best to just go with it and change it or should I wait? Nothing in the user manual about changing.
Ger O Mahony (Limerick)
Jun 2023 Filed under: servicing
When to change my 2018 Octavia TSI's belt?
Hello,
I have a 2018 Skoda Octavia 1.0 TSI with 70,000km on the clock. I was wondering when should I be changing the timing belt. I cannot find anything about this in the user manual.
Thanks
Ger O Mahony (Limerick)
Jan 2023 Filed under: servicing
Should I replace my Audi's cambelt again?
Just purchased 2009 Audi Avant 2.0 TDI estate with 90,000 miles on the clock. Service history states cam belt and water pump replaced at 60,000 in 2015. The question I would appreciate being answered is - should I be considering replacing them again bearing in mind the time passed?
Many thanks
Philip Perks (Southampton)
Aug 2022 Filed under: servicing
Timing belt or chain in a 2006 Peugeot 407?
Does my Peugeot 407 HDI executive from 2006 have a timing belt or a chain?
Sergiu Lungeanu (Belfast)
Mar 2022 Filed under: servicing
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