For most cars that utilize a timing belt it is recommended to replace the belt between every 60-90,000 mile intervals, 60 being your safest bet. Refer to you you owners manual. Due to emissions, performance and engine designs these days there are a large number of engine manufacturers that design INTERFERENCE MOTORS. Simply put, when or if you timing belt breaks while you are driving your valve train will stop its normal rotation while your crankshaft and pistons are still moving. This leaves intake or exhaust valve open and your piston will contact the valve in the upstroke resulting in catastrophic failure and a huge repair bill. Do yourself a favor and have it replaced especially if you dont know the history of the car, especially if the car has over 100k miles on it. Better safe then sorry
If it is frayed AT ALL, or if you have over 120K miles on your car, it needs to be replaced.
ive got a 2006 focus diesel can you tell me if its got a timing belt
It goes by mileage ....100,000 miles is recommended
It must use a timing CHAIN because the Gates website ( they make timing belts etc. ) does not list a timing belt for the 2006 Ford Focus 2.0 or 2.3 liter engines
The V6 has a timing belt that must be replaced every 105,000 miles. The 4 cylinder has a chain that should last the life of the engine.
I just replaced the serpentine belt at about 75,000 miles on my 2006 Forenza
It has a timing chain not a belt. It should last well over 100000 miles. If it failed and your car is still under warranty it should be covered.
1.6 Zetec has a belt....100k service
The 2006 Saturn Vue uses a Honda engine and transmission. This Honda V6 engine has a timing belt which must be replaced every 100,000 miles. The water pump should also be replaced at the same time as it is driven by the cam belt. Warning:This is an interference engine. Serious engine damage will occur if the belt breaks.
The manufacturer's handbook states that the timing belt and tensioner should be replaced at 100,000 miles but many mechanics say it is safer to change timing belt at 45,000 or 50,000 miles. If timing belt fails it can cause serious engine damage so it's better to be safe than sorry. An average timing belt with water pump and labor is around $600.00. The Focus has an interference engine which means if the timing belt goes, the engine needs to be replaced.
120,000 miles it is an interferance engine so if it breaks, it damages your engine
Good news. It does not have a timing belt but instead has a cam chain. No maintenance is necessary. The V6 does have a cam belt which must be replaced at 110,000 miles.