I have a 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 3.0 L engine. The manual says change the timing belt at 60K, except in California where it is optional. The manual indicates you can go to 100K in California. I can't find anyone who can explain this. Is it really safe to let it go to 100K? (I live in Calif).
2006-07-14 18:00:44 · 7 answers · asked by JTD 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
in the 49 states it's a recommendation to change at 60k... In California, certain schedules are mandated by CARB (California Air Resources Board) and that's what is with the weird in California thing .
I would do it, as a lot of the mitsubishis are what is called interference motors (in other words, belt pops off, engine valves hit piston, you look at possible new motor)
2006-07-15 12:20:01 · answer #1 · answered by gearbox 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would guess that it might have something to do with the weather? Maybe the weather is better in Cali and not as hard on the belt as the other states. I would still change it at the 60K though just to be safe.
2006-07-14 18:07:14 · answer #2 · answered by Just Me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
car maintenance depends on where u live due to weather conditions, and climate. U r in a dry state, I wouldnt go that long be4 a new one, they can crack and break. Also it depends on how u drive, like a race driver, or a street person. I would go with the 60k.
2006-07-14 18:08:17 · answer #3 · answered by stosh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Always have it changed at 60K. I have no idea why it would magically be different in California from a timing belt standpoint.
2006-07-14 18:03:05 · answer #4 · answered by crazytrain_23_78 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
calif. has a extremely high standard for emissions and other environment related issues, but chances are altitude, and temperature are considerable circumstances , best with the earlyiest, to break one under high speed can be the end to the entire valve train, not to mention pistons, cylinders, and the entire block, good luck , and have it done when you reach the 60000, you will feel a lot better when taking a trip, or everyday reliability
2006-07-14 18:20:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
do it at 60k miles. be safe and have your car continue to run. as for original question..i have no idea why they'd suggest you running it that long...maybe so your car dies and you have to buy a new one....maybe to get at least one more car off the road....
2006-07-14 18:03:28 · answer #6 · answered by Ryan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they have different rules and regulations out in california. everything is liberal.
2006-07-14 18:04:40 · answer #7 · answered by cmil8 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋