Is 300 - Timing Belt Change

[antidot]

hi !

i just crossed 90,000 miles mark, and dealership dude told me timing belt change is "recommended" at this time.

Is that true ?

How much time/miles do i have till timing belt really might fall apart ?

Is it another good 10,000 miles or should i replace it immediately ?

pls let me know what you think..

i kinda don't want to spend $900 if i don't really have to..

thank you

[dcfish]

hi !

i just crossed 90,000 miles mark, and dealership dude told me timing belt change is "recommended" at this time.

Is that true ?

How much time/miles do i have till timing belt really might fall apart ?

Is it another good 10,000 miles or should i replace it immediately ?

pls let me know what you think..

i kinda don't want to spend $900 if i don't really have to..

thank you

Depends how you drive the car, It is recommended @90k. If you drive normally you may have up to 30k left. I have the same motor in my GS and I had mine changed @around 110k and the belt looked great. Have the waterpump changed @ the same time, It will save you $ down the road.

[antidot]

thank you !

dcfish, an how exactly do you drive your car that your timing belt lasts so long ?

(if you don't mind me asking )

hi !

i just crossed 90,000 miles mark, and dealership dude told me timing belt change is "recommended" at this time.

Is that true ?

How much time/miles do i have till timing belt really might fall apart ?

Is it another good 10,000 miles or should i replace it immediately ?

pls let me know what you think..

i kinda don't want to spend $900 if i don't really have to..

thank you

Depends how you drive the car, It is recommended @90k. If you drive normally you may have up to 30k left. I have the same motor in my GS and I had mine changed @around 110k and the belt looked great. Have the waterpump changed @ the same time, It will save you $ down the road.

[bartkat]

dcfish drives like a granny. :D