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TIMING BELTS

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1970-1997 Domestic & Imported Cars.

The charts below list the manufacturers' recommended intervals for timing belt replacement on domestic and imported cars and light trucks.  These charts are for the purpose of routine maintenance. Please refer to the proper manual or manufacturer for changes or updates affecting individual models.

Note: Interference fit engines are denoted with an asterisk (*).  

Manufacturer (Recommended) Replacement Intervals
ACURA 1.6L* (1)
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)
2.7L* 90,000 Mi.
3.OL*, 3.5L* (3)
3.2L (SLX) 60,000 Mi.
ALFA ROMEO 3.OL 50,000 Mi.
AMERICAN MOTORS 2.OL (1)
AUDI Manufacturers' Recommended
Replacement Intervals
Gasoline Engine (1)
Diesel Engine* (1)
BMW 2.5L*, 2.7L* 60,000 Mi.(4)
CHRYSLER CORP. 1.4L*, 1.6L SOHC* & DOHC* 60,000 Mi.
1.5L*, 1.8L, 3.OL SOHC & DOHC* (5)
1.7L (1)
2.OL SOHC & 2.OL DOHC*, 2.4L SOHC (6)
2.2L SOHC & DOHC*, 2.5L 4-Cyl 90,000 Mi.
2.3L Diesel* 50,000 Mi.
2.4L DOHC* (7)
2.5 L V6 (8)
3.5L 105,000 Mi.
DAEWOO 1.6L, 2.OL (1)
DAIHATSU 1.OL* (9)
1.3L* 60,000 Mi.
FIAT 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)
FORD MOTOR CO. 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) (1)
2.OL SOHC Gasoline (except 1997 Escort/Tracer) 100,000 Mi.
2.OL SOHC Gasoline (1997 Escort/Tracer) (1)
2.OL DOHC Gasoline* (Probe), 2.2L*, 2.5L V6 60,000 Mi.
2.OL Diesel*, 2.3L Diesel* (Camshaft & Balance Shaft Belts) (1)
2.3L SOHC Gasoline (1)
3.OL & 3.2L SHO 100,000 Mi.
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 1.OL, 1.4L, 1.6L, 1.8L Gasoline & Diesel*, 2.OL, 2.3L, 3.OL* (1)
1.5L*, 2.2L Diesel*, 3.4L* 60,000 Mi.
GEO Manufacturers' 1.OL, 1.6L SOHC (Tracker) (11)
1.3L 100,000 Mi.
1.5L* 60,000 Mi.
1.6L DOHC* (Storm) (1)
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 (1)
HONDA 1.2L*, 1.3L*, 1.8L* (1)
1.5L*, 1.6L*, 2.OL SOHC- & DOHC* (12)
2.1 L*, 2.3 L* 90,000 Mi. or 72 Mo.
2.2L SOHC* & DOHC*, 2.7L* (12)
2.6L*, 3.2L 60,000 Mi.
HYUNDAI 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) (1)
INFINITI 3.OL* (1993 & Prior) 60,000 Mi.
3.OL* (1994 & Later) 105,000 Mi.
3.3 L* 105,000 Mi.
ISUZU 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.
JEEP 2.OL (1)
KIA 1.6L DOHC*, 1.8L DOHC*, 2.OL DOHC* (13)
1.6L SOHC, 2.OL SOHC (13)
LANCIA 1.8L* 25,000 Mi.
LEXUS 2.5L 60,000 Mi.
3.OL 1-6, 3.OL V6, 4.OL (21)
MAZDA 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) (1)
2.3L V6, 2.5L, 3.OL SOHC* & DOHC* 60,000 Mi.
MITSUBISHI 1.5L*, 1.6L SOHC* & DOHC*, 1.8L, 2.OL SOHC & DOHC*, 2.4L SOHC (5)
2.3L Diesel*, 2.4L DOHC*, 3.OL SOHC & 3.OL DOHC*, 3.5L* (5)
NISSAN 1.5L* (1)
1.6L SOHC*, 1.7L Diesel*, 2.OL*, 3.OL SOHC* (14)
1.6L DOHC*, 1.8L DOHC* 60,000 Mi.
3.OL DOHC* (15)
3.3L* 105,000 Mi.
PEUGEOT 1.9L, 2.2L* (1)
PORSCHE 2.OL*, 2.5L*, 2.7L*, 3.OL* (16)
4.5L*, 4.7L*, 5.OL*, 5.4L* (17)
RENAULT 1.7L*, 2.2L (1)
SAAB 2.5L* & 3.OL* (1)
STERLING 2.5 L* & 2.7L* (1)
SUBARU 1.2L, 2.2L, 2.7L, 3.3L, 1.8L (impreza) 60,000 Mi.
1.8L (except lmpreza) 52,000 Mi.
SUZUKI 1.3L SOHC & DOHC*, 1.6L (8-Valve), 1.6L (16-Valve)* (18)
TOYOTA 1.5L*, 1.6L SOHC, 1.6L DOHC*, 1.8L Gasoline (21)
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 (21)
2.4L Diesel* 100,000 Mi.
3.4L (1)
VOLKSWAGEN Gasoline Engine (1)
Diesel Engine* (1)
VOLVO 2.1 L*, 2.3L (B23)*, 2.3L 4-Cyl.* (B230, B23OF & B23OFT) (19)
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.
YUGO 1.1 L* & 1.3L* (20)

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 if vehicle operates 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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