VW say it should be changed every 60,000mls
does a 1997 1.5l maxda protege have a timing belt or timing chain. When should i change it.
Replace every 60,000 miles.
i would change it when i change the timing belt, about every 70,000 miles
The timing chain should last the life of the engine and not maintenance is normally required. It is replaced when the engine is rebuilt.
According to the 1997 Mercury Villager Scheduled Maintenance Guide : The timing BELT should be changed at ( 105,000 miles ) * also , the Gates website shows it to be an INTERFERENCE ENGINE so if the timing belt breaks , engine damage will occur
160000km
Ask for a Timing Belt Kit. This timing belt kit includes; 1 Timing Belt 1 Tensioner Pulley
Every 60,000 miles or 48 months, which ever comes first.
Manual says it has to be done each 90K miles.
$0. It has a timing chain.
It has no Timing Belt, it has a Timing Chain.
It has a Timing belt that should be changed regularly. If it fails, it can cause very expensive damage to the engine. 60-80K miles interval for change.