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When to replace the Santa Fe's timing belt?
I have just taken on a 2.2 Hyundai Santa Fe with over 99,000 on the clock; when do I need to replace the timing belt?
George Penman (George)Apr 2019 Filed under: servicing
Expert answer
Hi George,
The 2012-2018 Santa Fe 2.2 used a timing chain. The model before that used a timing belt in its 2.2-litre diesel engine and the change intervals for it are 160,000 kilometres (100,000 miles) or 10 years - whichever comes first. If your car's belt has never been done then you really should look at getting it done as soon as you can.
Shane O' Donoghue - Complete Car Advisor@Shane_O_D