Are you sure you have a 2.0 engine in your 2004 Optima? The 2.4 Liter 4 cylinder engine requires the cam belt be replaced at 60,000 miles except in a California certified car, which is replaced at 105,000 miles. WARNING: This is an "Interference" engine, and if the belt breaks severe engine damage will occur.
True that!!!! Yes, it's definutely a 2.4 I am replacing the timing belt at 82000 mi and there are teeth all over the place after removing the timing cover. OMG!!! Talk about timing!!! Change that belt at no later then 60000 mi OR have it done by the dealer or a good shop.
You should never have to replace it. The timing chain is designed to last the life of the engine. It is normally replaced when the engine is overhaul.
The first timing belt change is at 60,000 miles.
The 2003 Chevy Malibu does not have a timing belt. It has a chain which should last the life of the engine.
i have a 2004 Mitsubishi endeavor . i was wondering how often you would sugest replacing the timing belt .
It should not need to be replaced under normal conditions.
Unless there is something wrong with it (there shouldn't be), you should never have to replace the timing chain. That's the beauty of chevy.
Toyota recommends every 90K.
You should change the timing belt every 50,000 miles. Most cars made in the last decade have a timing chain instead of a belt, and those last much longer.
Only the 4 cylinders have a belt. The belt should be replaced at 60,000 miles.
You MUST replace the cam belt every 50,000 miles on this Volvo. Warning: This is an interference engine.
Timing chains will normally last the life of the engine. You replace it when the engine is overhauled or if it becomes noisy.
Replace it every 105,000 miles.