how often do i have to change the belts on my 1998 328 i convertible
2006-10-15 07:44:39 · 4 answers · asked by charlespennington 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ BMW
Never
They have a timing chain that never needs changing
2006-10-15 23:54:54 · answer #1 · answered by wally_zebon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As has already been said your car has a chain which doesn't have a specific interval to change it and in theory should last the lifetime of the engine. Howver if your cars done a few miles I migt be worth changing the chain tensioner spring at some point in the near future. It's a very simple job and the parts only cost a few quid. It will probably be fine but it's worth it just for piece of mind.
2006-10-16 03:39:43 · answer #2 · answered by PETER F 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Every 50,000 miles according to BMW's own recommended service interval manual.
I used to hear the same things (regarding never changing the timing belt) that the other poster mentioned but mine did break at 203,000 miles and the entire engine seized - needed new engine.
2006-10-15 07:51:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
usually cars have 2 types of timing belts: chain and rubber belts. All japanese, german (including BMW)........ have chain timing belts and they are very hard to break to. To answer your question, you would never need to change your timing belt (believe me, they would never break) unless you want to waste some money the dealer (believe me, i have a car garage and i am telling you the truth.)
2006-10-15 10:38:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋