How often do you guys change your Timing belts?

[mr_gp4e]

Hi,

I did my first and only timing belt change on my Audi A4 3.0 when the car had 95k. Now I got 133k....when am I due for another one?

Thanks

[AudiNFS]

About 155k-165k

[mr_gp4e]

About 155k-165k

Hm, thats interesting. I always thought that the interval would be more like 50-55k miles. Btw, It has been 3.5 yrs since I did the Timing belt job.

Thanks

[imnuts]

I got mine changed the first time at 90k miles, getting it changed again at 160k miles. I'd go with the same relative time frame as AudiNFS posted. I would however check it periodically, look through the cover and see if it is starting to crack. If you see cracks, get it changed ASAP. It would only add a couple minutes to an oil change to just take a quick look at it and see if it still looks ok.

[jsantiago17]

If I recall correctly, it should be done every 75,000 miles. I changed mine on my 3.0 the first time at 80K miles and will change again between 150-160K miles.

[desmo]

My owner's manual says 105k miles. That's for my '01 2.8L C5. I agree with imnuts though, with an older car, it just makes sense to check it periodically and I would do mine at about 75k or every 5 years going forward.

[MNAudi101]

100k

[daihashi]

twice a day

[mannyjfk]

With every meal and drink plenty of water. Don't drive machinery or heavy equipment.

[walky_talky20]

Don't forget that the t-belt interval is NOT just mileage. It's also TIME. No matter how many miles are on the belt, it should be changed every 8-10 years or so.

[rollerton]

Also don't forget Audi sometimes has different intervals for the Timing belt and water pump. Hilarious right? I think I remember seeing the 3.0 TB interval at 85k and the water pump at 105k. Maybe it was the 2.8? Either way a total joke. Most people should Shoot for about every 85k miles for normal driving to be safe. Because you'll put it off for 5 to 10k miles if nothing else is wrong...then you're @ 90k and getting close.

[CHARLES A4]

If your not sure when to change it just change it now

[olstyn]

If your not sure when to change it just change it now

Is this intended to be a joke? The OP said it was last changed roughly 40K miles ago - even a very conservative estimate would place the next change 20K+ miles in the future unless the belt shows abnormal wear and/or cracks.

[desmo]

Is this intended to be a joke? The OP said it was last changed roughly 40K miles ago - even a very conservative estimate would place the next change 20K+ miles in the future unless the belt shows abnormal wear and/or cracks.

don't think he bothered to read op's original question.

[audiman18]

I just did mine after 4.5 years about 72k cause the water pump went out and inspecting the old belt it didn't look worn at all but it was the Kevlar one from ecs... Still good to do it thought... Haha it was an experience that's for sure

[EBG 18T]

If I recall correctly, it should be done every 75,000 miles. I changed mine on my 3.0 the first time at 80K miles and will change again between 150-160K miles.

75k miles or 7 years. Whichever comes first.

[CHARLES A4]

Is this intended to be a joke? The OP said it was last changed roughly 40K miles ago - even a very conservative estimate would place the next change 20K+ miles in the future unless the belt shows abnormal wear and/or cracks.

Oh so I'm the bad guy but other people is saying to change it twice a day? Nice job

[olstyn]

Oh so I'm the bad guy but other people is saying to change it twice a day? Nice job

Those replies were obviously jokes - yours was less obvious, and if the OP took your "advice," he'd be needlessly spending a significant amount of money. I realize that a lot of people on AZ like to be snarky, but for many of us (esp those who can't DIY a T-belt), a T-belt job is a pretty big expense, and dispensing bad advice for something like that just rubs me the wrong way.

[imnuts]

Those replies were obviously jokes - yours was less obvious, and if the OP took your "advice," he'd be needlessly spending a significant amount of money. I realize that a lot of people on AZ like to be snarky, but for many of us (esp those who can't DIY a T-belt), a T-belt job is a pretty big expense, and dispensing bad advice for something like that just rubs me the wrong way.

The 3.0 timing belt job is especially costly at the dealer. Even independent shops the price tends to be a lot more than what the 1.8T folks would pay.

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[CyberPMG]

For the 1.8T engine... best to do a full timing belt change every 60k to 70k miles.

For the 3.0 engine... best to do the change every 80k to 90k miles.

[JoshDub]

75k for the 1.8T and 100k for the 3.0. Or 8 years for both.

The 3.0 timing belt isn't that hard to do but rather time consuming.

[sadpandas]

my 3.0 is 10 years old and has 71k miles on it. Im having it done in the next 5k miles or so...

[desmo]

my 3.0 is 10 years old and has 71k miles on it. Im having it done in the next 5k miles or so...

Mileage is not your issue, but age is. Think dry rot, my friend.

[waldo1324]

evidently 129,933.

but id go like 75k 1.8

[walky_talky20]

evidently 129,933.

but id go like 75k 1.8

lol. I was gonna say "75k, unless your name is Waldo in which case you only do it at the absolute last moment before the motor a-splodes".

[quattroloco]

Oh boy I want that autographed Waldo belt soooo bad. i would hang it on the wall with special lights that keep it illuminated at all times. Like AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAaaaaaaaAAaaaa

[ECS Tuning-Audi]

We recommend every 60k miles. Or 8 years.

Jason

[sadpandas]

Mileage is not your issue, but age is. Think dry rot, my friend.

You bet.