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Service Intervals/ Timing Belt Intervals

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  • #32
    Drummerboy08
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,102 ✭✭✭✭Drummerboy08


    Moanin wrote: »
    VW Recommended Timing belt to be changed on my 06 2.0TDI passat at 100k Kms and to be honest I would not leave it until 144K Kms. I also would not leave my engine oil and filters without changing them before every 30k miles.That's just my opinion on the matter anyway.

    You VW Garage recommend every 100,000kms. Not VW themselves. Thats the difference. The garage know that there is more of a chance that people will hit 100,000kms rather than 144,000kms, therefore creating at least €500 worth of business that they would not get if they went with what they're told.

    The service interval is 30,000kms, not miles, and if you ask your VW garage, they will tell you that it is a longlife service option. Its perfectly safe to use. Of all the VW's we have on fleet, there are no issues caused by this interval.


  • #33
    faceman
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    What about a 03 Laguna, 1.6L Petrol?


  • #34
    poxx
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12 ✭poxx


    with the poor quality diesel we are now subjected to do you think 30 kms is a reasonable life for a fuel filter when "VW" recomend a 6 grand repair procidure to rectify a contaminated fuel fault ?


  • #35
    Drummerboy08
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    poxx wrote: »
    with the poor quality diesel we are now subjected to do you think 30 kms is a reasonable life for a fuel filter when "VW" recomend a 6 grand repair procidure to rectify a contaminated fuel fault ?


    To answer your question, im not sure. However, the 30k interval comes from VW themselves, so who are we to argue?


  • #36
    beachlife
    Closed Accounts Posts: 246 ✭✭beachlife


    Drummerboy08 wrote: »
    You VW Garage recommend every 100,000kms. Not VW themselves. Thats the difference. The garage know that there is more of a chance that people will hit 100,000kms rather than 144,000kms, therefore creating at least €500 worth of business that they would not get if they went with what they're told.

    The service interval is 30,000kms, not miles, and if you ask your VW garage, they will tell you that it is a longlife service option. Its perfectly safe to use. Of all the VW's we have on fleet, there are no issues caused by this interval.

    I have seen plenty of problems with this interval, no on high milage fleet cars but on normal milage private cars. Ithink the reason being the fleet cars are in constant use clocking up the miles in a short time,so still get there oil changed regularly. where as a low milage car could have the same oil for two years !!!! This causes the dreaded milky goo and the engine damage that comes with it.


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  • #37
    thethedev
    Closed Accounts Posts: 300 ✭✭thethedev


    2003 Fiat Scudo Combi 1.9D NA please:D

    And if your fancy computer is really fancy tell me when I should next do the timing belt of my
    1990 Suzuki Samurai 1.3


  • #38
    Drummerboy08
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,102 ✭✭✭✭Drummerboy08


    thethedev wrote: »
    2003 Fiat Scudo Combi 1.9D NA please:D

    And if your fancy computer is really fancy tell me when I should next do the timing belt of my
    1990 Suzuki Samurai 1.3

    Oooohhh a tough one for a change! You'll have to hold your breath until I get back from hols a week of tommorow. ;):D


  • #39
    Drummerboy08
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    beachlife wrote: »
    I have seen plenty of problems with this interval, no on high milage fleet cars but on normal milage private cars. Ithink the reason being the fleet cars are in constant use clocking up the miles in a short time,so still get there oil changed regularly. where as a low milage car could have the same oil for two years !!!! This causes the dreaded milky goo and the engine damage that comes with it.

    You may be right, so what I would do is simply use the 30k interval, but get your oil changed every 15k. You'll still save a few quid. An oil change should only cost a few euro.

    The local mechanic down the road could do it, or if you're brave enough, you could try it yourself.


  • #40
    dutchcat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 373 ✭✭dutchcat


    All Mercs have chains. As do all BMWs. Any other brands use only chains?[/quote]
    All BMW,s do not have chains:eek:


  • #41
    Healyc
    Closed Accounts Posts: 198 ✭✭Healyc


    dutchcat wrote: »
    All Mercs have chains. As do all BMWs. Any other brands use only chains?
    All BMW,s do not have chains:eek:[/QUOTE]

    Correct, not all BMWs have just timing chains. Some of the E30s have timing belts and so do some of the E34s (just the 518i i think)

    All new VW's should be on longlife intervals. The service interval is not 30000kms, it's when the light service light comes up on the dash but this does seem to come on around the 30k mark. The service interval will lenghten/shorten according to the driving style as they have an adaptive ECU that adjusts the service interval according to your driving style. Now, this only applies to VW's on the longlife intervals :D

    Anyway, if were not sure what service interval is for your car then RTFM :eek:


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  • #42
    EPM
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    Just noticed something in my owners manual. After the first belt change it says it will need doing every 30k km thereafter:confused:

    Anyone clarify is it's BS? 06 Seat Leon 1.6 8v.The possibility of 2 belt changes a year is pulling the piss a bit...


  • #43
    beachlife
    Closed Accounts Posts: 246 ✭✭beachlife


    Drummerboy08 wrote: »
    You may be right, so what I would do is simply use the 30k interval, but get your oil changed every 15k. You'll still save a few quid. An oil change should only cost a few euro.

    The local mechanic down the road could do it, or if you're brave enough, you could try it yourself.

    An oil change is NOT cheap on a vw on longlife oil (i.e variable interval usually around 30k) The oil alone can cost near 100 euros. I think a better option for low mileage drivers would be to switch back to fixed interval service(10,000 or 12 months) If you use this interval you can then use the same type of oil but not the longlife version. (i.e 5/30 synth. etc.) This oil is alot cheaper and can be changed at much less cost. also the dash can be reprogramed to suit the oil so that service light will come on at the right mileage/date.


  • #44
    BadCharlie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,614 ✭✭✭BadCharlie


    What needs to be done to a car with fixed interval service ? What things need to be changed ?

    Is it just oil and oil filter or is their alot more to it then that?


  • #45
    beachlife
    Closed Accounts Posts: 246 ✭✭beachlife


    BadCharlie wrote: »
    What needs to be done to a car with fixed interval service ? What things need to be changed ?

    Is it just oil and oil filter or is their alot more to it then that?

    every car is different.You just look up the spec for the car and then change the parts specifed. Ie. at 10,000 kms you might just need oil and filter.at 20,000 oil + filter plus air filter, 30,000 oil+ filter 40,000 oil+filter air filter,spark plugs,pollen filter.and so on.... I think the main thing to do is find a garage you can trust and only do what is meant to be done (not just a FULL service every year)


  • #46
    Cionád
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    Anyone know the timing belt interval for a SEAT Ibiza II (2001) 1.4 litre?

    Google is not my friend today.


  • #47
    no1beemerfan
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    We've a Ford Focus II 1.4 petrol...Jan '05 model with 130,000 Kms on the clock.

    Some Ford garages are saying timing belt every 160,000 Kms or 8 years and others are saying 160,000 Kms or 5 years!

    Which is right as its coming up to 5 yrs old and if it needs doing now I'd rather get it done. Also Ford in Tullamore are quoting €260 suppled and fitted (includes Vat!).


  • #48
    Drummerboy08
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    Cionád wrote: »
    Anyone know the timing belt interval for a SEAT Ibiza II (2001) 1.4 litre?
    Its every 96000kms.
    no1beemerfan wrote: »
    We've a Ford Focus II 1.4 petrol...Jan '05 model with 130,000 Kms on the clock.

    Some Ford garages are saying timing belt every 160,000 Kms or 8 years and others are saying 160,000 Kms or 5 years!

    Which is right as its coming up to 5 yrs old and if it needs doing now I'd rather get it done. Also Ford in Tullamore are quoting €260 suppled and fitted (includes Vat!).

    Its 160,000kms or 8 years...;)
    That sounds like a good price. Include waterpump?


  • #49
    Hal1
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    For piece of mind I would get it done + water pump.


  • #50
    no1beemerfan
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    Drummerboy08 wrote: »
    Its every 96000kms.



    Its 160,000kms or 8 years...;)
    That sounds like a good price. Include waterpump?

    Good to hear its 8 years....though will it last that long?

    Not sure on water pump...I'm not that up on Fords so didn't know this had to be changed too. The service person just said €260 for belt supplied and fitted. I asked does that include Vat and he said yes...no mention of water pump.

    Cheers for the quick reply BTW! :)


  • #51
    no1beemerfan
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    Hal1 wrote: »
    For piece of mind I would get it done + water pump.


    I'm a more peace of mind kinda person so will prob get it done after xmas if budget allows!


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  • #52
    joanofarc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 269 ✭✭joanofarc


    i've got a honda hrv 2005 48k on clock.....what do i need to do?
    (garage said it was serviced prior to purchase!!!!)


  • #53
    faceman
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    03 Laguna, 1.6L petrol - how often should the belt be changed?


  • #54
    Drummerboy08
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,102 ✭✭✭✭Drummerboy08


    joanofarc wrote: »
    i've got a honda hrv 2005 48k on clock.....what do i need to do?
    (garage said it was serviced prior to purchase!!!!)

    Presume its non-vtec? The belt needs to be changed every 120,000kms, and it needs to be serviced every 15k.
    faceman wrote: »
    03 Laguna, 1.6L petrol - how often should the belt be changed?

    The belt needs to be done @ 120,000kms or every 5 years.


  • #55
    joanofarc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 269 ✭✭joanofarc


    thanks a bunch...your a star:D


  • #56
    irisheddie85
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 762 ✭✭✭irisheddie85


    hi do you know how long the timing belt lasts in a 99 toyota corrola 1.4


  • #57
    Drummerboy08
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,102 ✭✭✭✭Drummerboy08


    irisheddie85 wrote: »
    hi do you know how long the timing belt lasts in a 99 toyota corrola 1.4


    I presume you mean 1.3? I dont know how long it will last, but it should be changed every 5 years or 105,000kms.


  • #58
    irisheddie85
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 762 ✭✭✭irisheddie85


    Drummerboy08 wrote: »
    I presume you mean 1.3? I dont know how long it will last, but it should be changed every 5 years or 105,000kms.


    thanks. ya im never sure whether to call it 1.3 coz of the engine size or 1.4 coz of the tax it being actually 1332cc engine size


  • #59
    JHMEG
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,686 ✭✭✭JHMEG


    Gates make timing belts.

    Their catalog is here:

    http://www.gates.com/downloads/download_common.cfm?file=428-1466_web.pdf&folder=brochure

    Euro edition here:

    http://www.gates.com/europe/downloads/download_common.cfm?file=70439_E2_POWERGRIP_BROCHURE_FOR_GARAGES.pdf&folder=brochure

    Covers pretty much every make and model that needs a belt.


  • #60
    tembong
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16 ✭tembong


    I plan to buy a car but it has 125,000 Km on it wondering whats the timing belt intervals on for focus 2006 ghia model so that i know when i need to replace thanks..


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  • #61
    Drummerboy08
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    You need to tell us what engine it is.


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