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Old 09-25-2003, 10:18 AM
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Default When should you change the timing belt?
I have a 98 A4. At what point should I change the timing belt?
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Old 09-25-2003, 10:19 AM
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60k miles
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Default now. as mike said, 60k miles, but if your car is >4 years old
it's also a good idea to change.
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which engine? 2.8 or 1.8t the 1.8 need to have it changed at 60k the 2.8 can go longer
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Default you shoud change it just before it fails...
but since you don't know that ;-) , change it every 60K miles or every 4-5 years if you don't put on that many miles.
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