When to change my Meriva's cam belt?

I have a 2009 Vauxhall Meriva; when should the cam belt be changed?

Steve Hill (Bridgwater )

Apr 2018 Filed under: servicing

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Expert answer

Hi Steve,

You've not told us what engine your car has, so here's the full run-down:

1.3 CDTi diesel - not applicable as it has a timing chain

1.4 petrol - not applicable as it has a timing chain

1.6 petrol (87hp) - every 120,000 kilometres or every eight years

1.6 16v petrol (100hp - 2003-2010) - every 90,000 kilometres or every six years

1.6 16v petrol (105hp - 2006-2010) - every 150,000 kilometres or every 10 years - same for the Meriva VXR

1.7 CDTi diesel (100hp - 2003-2010) - every 100,000 kilometres or every 10 years

 

The below schedules are for several versions of the 1.7 CDTi diesel engine: 100hp (2006-2010), 125hp (2006-2010), 101hp (2007-2010)

2006-2008 - every 90,000 kilometres or every 10 years 

2009-2010 - every 150,000 kilometres or every 10 years

 

1.7 CDTi diesel (110hp - 2008-2010) - every 150,000 kilometres or every 10 years

1.7 D DI diesel (65hp - 2004-2005) - every 150,000 kilometres or every 10 years

1.7 D DTI diesel (75hp - 2003-2005) - every 150,000 kilometres or every 10 years

1.8 petrol - every 90,000 kilometres or every six years

 

I realise that might all be confusing so if you're in any doubt which engine your car has, come back to us with its engine code and we'll tell you precisely.

Shane O' Donoghue - Complete Car Advisor
@Shane_O_D