Timing Belts

01/01/14

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Timing Belt Replacement Intervals and Interference Designation. 1970-1997 Domestic & Imported Cars.

Timing Belts - how things work.

Note: Interference fit engines are denoted with an asterisk (*).
ACURA
ALFA ROMEO
AMERICAN MOTORS
AUDI
BMW
CHRYSLER CORP.
DAEWOO
DAIHATSU
FIAT
FORD MOTOR CO.
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
GEO
HONDA
HYUNDAI
INFINITI
ISUZU
JEEP
KIA
LANCIA
LEXUS
MAZDA
MITSUBISHI
NISSAN
PEUGEOT
PORSCHE
RENAULT
SAAB
STERLING
SUBARU
SUZUKI
TOYOTA
VOLKSWAGEN
VOLVO
YUGO

 

Manufacturers' Recommended

Replacement Intervals

1.6L*

1.7L*, 2.5L V6*

90,000 Mi. or 72 Mo.

2.2L*

105,000 Mi. or 84 Mo.

1.8L*, 2.5L 5-Cyl.*, 3.2L* (Legend & 3.2TL)

2.7L*

90,000 Mi.

3.OL*, 3.5L*

3.2L (SLX)

60,000 Mi.

Manufacturers' Recommended

Replacement Intervals

3.OL

50,000 Mi.

Manufacturers' Recommended

Replacement Intervals

2.OL

Manufacturers' Recommended

Replacement Intervals

Gasoline Engine

Diesel Engine*

Manufacturers' Recommended

Replacement Intervals

2.5L*, 2.7L*

60,000 Mi.(4)

Manufacturers' Recommended

Replacement Intervals

1.4L*, 1.6L SOHC* & DOHC*

60,000 Mi.

1.5L*, 1.8L, 3.OL SOHC & DOHC*

1.7L

2.OL SOHC & 2.OL DOHC*, 2.4L SOHC

2.2L SOHC & DOHC*, 2.5L 4-Cyl

90,000 Mi.

2.3L Diesel*

50,000 Mi.

2.4L DOHC*

2.5 L V6

3.5L

105,000 Mi.

Manufacturers' Recommended

Replacement Intervals

1.6L, 2.OL

Manufacturers' Recommended

Replacement Intervals

1.OL*

1.3L*

60,000 Mi.

Manufacturers' Recommended

Replacement Intervals

1.3L* (Air Pump & Camshaft)

36,000 Mi. (10)

1.5L*, 2.OL*

30,000 Mi. (10)

1.6L*

25,000 Mi.or 24 Mo. (10)

1.8L* (1974-77)

25,000 Mi.or 24 Mo. (10)

1.8L* (1978)

25,000 Mi. (10)

Manufacturers' Recommended

Replacement Intervals

1.3L, 1.6L SOHC (Ford)*, 1.6L SOHC (Mazda) & 1.6L DOHC, 1.8L

60,000 Mi.

1.9L, 2.OL DOHC Gasoline (except Probe)

2.OL SOHC Gasoline (except 1997 Escort/Tracer)

100,000 Mi.

2.OL SOHC Gasoline (1997 Escort/Tracer)

2.OL DOHC Gasoline* (Probe), 2.2L*, 2.5L V6

60,000 Mi.

2.OL Diesel*, 2.3L Diesel* (Camshaft & Balance Shaft Belts)

2.3L SOHC Gasoline

3.OL & 3.2L SHO

100,000 Mi.

Manufacturers' Recommended

Replacement Intervals

1.OL, 1.4L, 1.6L, 1.8L Gasoline & Diesel*, 2.OL, 2.3L, 3.OL*

1.5L*, 2.2L Diesel*, 3.4L*

60,000 Mi.

Manufacturers' Recommended

Replacement Intervals

1.OL, 1.6L SOHC (Tracker)

1.3L

100,000 Mi.

1.5L*

60,000 Mi.

1.6L DOHC* (Storm)

1.6L SOHC & DOHC (Prizm)*, 1.8L DOHC*, 1993 & Prior

60,000 Mi.

1.6L SOHC & DOHC (Prizm), 1.8L DOHC (Prizm & Storm*), 1994 & Later

Manufacturers' Recommended

Replacement Intervals

1.2L*, 1.3L*, 1.8L*

1.5L*, 1.6L*, 2.OL SOHC- & DOHC*

2.1 L*, 2.3 L*

90,000 Mi. or 72 Mo.

2.2L SOHC* & DOHC*, 2.7L*

2.6L*, 3.2L

60,000 Mi.

Manufacturers' Recommended

Replacement Intervals

1.5L*, 1.6L*, 1.8L*, 2.OL*, 2.4L*, 3.OL (1995 & Prior)

60,000 Mi.

1.5L*, 1.6L*, 1.8L*, 2.OL*, 2.4L*, 3.OL (1996 & Later)

Manufacturers' Recommended

Replacement Intervals

3.OL* (1993 & Prior)

60,000 Mi.

3.OL* (1994 & Later)

105,000 Mi.

3.3 L*

105,000 Mi.

Manufacturers' Recommended

Replacement Intervals

1.5L*, 1.6L SOHC, 1.6L DOHC*, 1.8L DOHC Gasoline*

60,000 Mi.

1.8L Diesel*, 2.OL*, 2.2L Diesel*, 2.3L*, 2.6L*, 3.2L

60,000 Mi.

Manufacturers' Recommended

Replacement Intervals

2.OL

Manufacturers' Recommended

Replacement Intervals

1.6L DOHC*, 1.8L DOHC*, 2.OL DOHC*

1.6L SOHC, 2.OL SOHC

Manufacturers' Recommended

Replacement Intervals

1.8L*

25,000 Mi.

Manufacturers' Recommended

Replacement Intervals

2.5L

60,000 Mi.

3.OL 1-6, 3.OL V6, 4.OL

Manufacturers' Recommended

Replacement Intervals

1.6L SOHC & DOHC, 1.8L SOHC & DOHC 4-Cyl

60,000 Mi.

1.8L V6

105,000 Mi.

2.OL SOHC & DOHC*, 2.2L*

60,000 Mi.

2.OL Diesel* (Camshaft & Injection Pump)

100,000 Mi.

2.3L (B2300)

2.3L V6, 2.5L, 3.OL SOHC* & DOHC*

60,000 Mi.

Manufacturers' Recommended

Replacement Intervals

1.5L*, 1.6L SOHC* & DOHC*, 1.8L, 2.OL SOHC & DOHC*, 2.4L SOHC

2.3L Diesel*, 2.4L DOHC*, 3.OL SOHC & 3.OL DOHC*, 3.5L*

Manufacturers' Recommended

Replacement Intervals

1.5L*

1.6L SOHC*, 1.7L Diesel*, 2.OL*, 3.OL SOHC*

1.6L DOHC*, 1.8L DOHC*

60,000 Mi.

3.OL DOHC*

3.3L*

105,000 Mi.

Manufacturers' Recommended

Replacement Intervals

1.9L, 2.2L*

Manufacturers' Recommended

Replacement Intervals

2.OL*, 2.5L*, 2.7L*, 3.OL*

4.5L*, 4.7L*, 5.OL*, 5.4L*

Manufacturers' Recommended

Replacement Intervals

1.7L*, 2.2L

Manufacturers' Recommended

Replacement Intervals

2.5L* & 3.OL*

Manufacturers' Recommended

Replacement Intervals

2.5 L* & 2.7L*

Manufacturers' Recommended

Replacement Intervals

1.2L, 2.2L, 2.7L, 3.3L, 1.8L (impreza)

60,000 Mi.

1.8L (except lmpreza)

52,000 Mi.

Manufacturers' Recommended

Replacement Intervals

1.3L SOHC & DOHC*, 1.6L (8-Valve), 1.6L (16-Valve)*

Manufacturers' Recommended

Replacement Intervals

1.5L*, 1.6L SOHC, 1.6L DOHC*, 1.8L Gasoline

1.8L Diesel*, 2.2L Diesel*, 2.5L, 2.8L

60,000 Mi.

2.OL, 2.2L Gasoline, 3.OL 1-6, 3.OL V6

2.4L Diesel*

100,000 Mi.

3.4L

Manufacturers' Recommended

Replacement Intervals

Gasoline Engine

(1)

Diesel Engine*

Manufacturers' Recommended

Replacement Intervals

2.1 L*, 2.3L (B23)*, 2.3L 4-Cyl.* (B230, B23OF & B23OFT)

2.3L 4-Cyl. (B234)*

50,000 Mi.

2.3L 5-Cyl.*, 2.4L 5-Cyl. Gasoline*, 2.9L

70,000 Mi.

2.4L Diesel*

75,000 Mi.

Manufacturers' Recommended

Replacement Intervals

1.1 L* & 1.3L*

.

FOOTNOTES:

1.. Manufacturer does not recommend a specific maintenance interval.

2. On 1996 & prior models, 90,000 miles or 72 months; on 1997 models, under normal conditions, 105,000 miles or 84 months (60,000 miles if vehicle is operated at ambient temperatures under -20'F or above 11O'F).

3. Under normal conditions, 105,000 miles or 84 months (60,000  miles if vehicle is operated at ambient temperatures under -20'F or above 11O'F).

4.When- ever the tensioner roller has been released, regardless of belt age or condition. After replace- ment, a label indicating the mileage & date that service has been performed should be affixed to the cylinder head cover.

5. On 1994 & prior models, 60,000 miles; on 1995-97 California models, 60,000 miles is recommended but not required; on all 1995-97 models, at 100,000 miles (if not previously replaced).

6. 1994 & prior models, intervals of 60,000 miles; on 1995- 97 Breeze, Cirrus, Stratus & Sebring Convertible models, 105,000-mile intervals is recom- mended but not required. On Avenger & Sebring (except convertible), Summit Wagon  Talon California models, 60,000-mile intervals is recommended but not required. On all 1995- 97 Avenger, Sebring (except convertible), Summit Wagon & Talon models, at 100,000 miles (if not previously replaced).

7. On California models, 60,000-mile intervals is recommended but not required; on all models, replace at 100,000 miles (if not previously replaced).

8. On Breeze, Cirrus, Stratus & Sebring Convertible models, 105,000-mile intervals is recommend- ed but not required; on Avenger & Sebring California models (except convertible), 60,000- mile intervals is recommended but not required; on Avenger & Sebring models (except con- vertible), at 100,000-miles (if not previously replaced).

9. 60,000-mile intervals it vehicle oper- ates under extensive idling, low-speed driving for long distances, on dusty, muddy or rough roads.

10. Timing belt must be replaced any time tension is relieved.

11. On 1996 & prior models, inspect & adjust belt at 30,000 and 60,000 miles; replace timing belt at 60,000 miles. On 1996 & later models, inspect & adjust belt at 30,000- and 60,000-mile intervals; replace timing belt at 100,000 miles.

12. On 1989 & prior models, manufacturer does not recommend a specific interval; on 1990-96 models, 90,000-mile intervals or 72 months; on 1997 models, under normal conditions, at intervals of 105,000 miles or 84 months (60,000-mile intervals if operated at ambient temperatures under -20'F or above 1 1 O'F).

13. On non-California mod- els, 60,000-mile intervals; on California models, inspect at 60,000-mile intervals and replace at 90,000-mile intervals.

14. On 1985 & prior models, manufacturer does not recommend a specific interval; on 1986-93 models, 60,000-mile intervals; on 1994-97 & later models, 105,000-mile intervals.

15. On early 1993 & prior models, 60,000-mile intervals; on late 1993 & later models less turbo, 105,000-mile intervals; on late 1993 & later models with turbo, 60,000-mile intervals.

16. Under normal operation, 45,000-mile intervals; check tension at 2000 miles, then every 15,000 miles.

17. Under normal operation, 60,000-mile intervals; check tension at 2000 miles, then every 15,000 miles.

18. On 1994 & prior models, manufac- turer does not recommend a specific interval; on 1995-97 California models, 60,000-mile in- tervals is recommended but not required; on all 1995-97 models, at 100,000 miles (if not pre- viously replaced).

19. On 1985 & prior models, 40,000-mile intervals; 1986-94 & later models, 50,000-mile intervals; 1995 & later models, 100,000-mile intervals.

20. Inspect every 15,000 miles.

21. On 1993 & prior models, replace at 60,000-mile intervals; on 1994 & later models, manufacturer does not recommend a specific maintenance interval. 

 

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