Cars run excellent just before the belt goes. It's not about how well the car is doing, it's about how bad the belt is worn. They can go past the time when they're supposed to go, but they definitely should be replaced before they break. If it's a stick shift the valves could be damaged if you're going at a high speed, plus the burden of having your car towed once you determine what's wrong. I believe it's closer to a hundred thousand when it needs replacing in any car.
It has a timing belt that should be changed every 60,000 miles. It is recommended that the water pump be changed with the timing belt.
Normally it will last the life of the engine and is changed when the engine is overhauled.
Yes, it will be worth getting a broken timing belt changed on a 1985 Dodge D-50. The timing belt can be purchased at any auto parts store.
A 3.3L has a timing chain that does not have a maintenance interval.
It does not have a recommended service interval.
It should last the life of the engine and not need changed.It should last the life of the engine and not need changed.
The timing belt on a 2000 Dodge Stratus 2.5l V6 should be changed every 75,000 miles to prevent premature breakage. If the belt is allowed to fail, it can cause catastrophic damage to the engine.
60,000 miles except in Ca, Mass, & Ct. where it should be changed every 100,000 miles.
The chain should last the life of the engine.The chain should last the life of the engine.
The timing on a 1989 Dodge truck should be set to 10* after unplugging the temperature sensor.
The timing belt on a Dodge Neon should be replaced every 100,000 miles.
The timing belt should be replaced every 100,000 miles.