You will have no symptoms that it needs to be changed. Also looking at it will not tell you whether it needs to be changed or not as it may look good and be ready to break. For this reason timing belts are required to be changed at a set mileage or years interval. Referred to your owners manual as to the maintenance schedule on the timing belt. It varies with manufacturer from 60,000 miles 110,000 miles.
generally a timing belt only needs replacing when it breaks
It has a timing chain. It never needs be changed.
it just means it needs a service take it to the garage they will sort it for you
the warning lights comes on indicating that the timing belt needs to be changed. even once the timing belt is changed, the warning light will stay on until is it reset.
Timing chains usually do not need to be changed until an engine needs to be overhauled. You may need to change it if it makes a weird noise, other than that you should be fine.
The timing belt on an Opel Vectra 1.6 petrol typically needs to be changed every 60,000 to 100,000 miles, or around every 5 to 7 years, depending on driving conditions and manufacturer recommendations. It's important to refer to the vehicle's owner manual for specific guidelines. Additionally, if there are signs of wear or unusual noises, it’s advisable to inspect or replace the belt sooner. Regular maintenance can help prevent serious engine damage.
A 2008 Ford Focus has a timing belt. According to the owners manual, the timing belt needs changed after 100,000 miles.
Timing belts are changed at a set mileage which is listed in your owners manual. The belt may look good and be ready to break. Change it when that manufacture tells you to change it.
it means that your timing belt needs to be changed.
if its the 3.5litre v6 no its a belt and needs to be changed every 90000klms
It should be changed every 60,000 miles. I am not sure if it is an interference engine or not.
Timing belt that needs to be changed every 80-90k miles along with the water pump.