2007-03-19 02:33:22 · 10 answers · asked by HEZZA 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Fiat
Recommended is 65K
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2007-03-19 04:01:01 · answer #1 · answered by ragingmk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually 60,000 miles. They will USUALLY last quite a bit longer, but it's a risk. At best you're risking sitting on the side of the road in a car that was running just fine a minute ago, but now it won't start. At worst, some engines will bend valves and/or damage pistons if the belt breaks.
Is it worth the risk to save some money now?
2007-03-19 22:35:07 · answer #2 · answered by Squiggy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check for crack and the edges will start to show wear. Your manual will give your a guideline on how many miles to take into consideration. After you reach this keep an eye. Have your spare already bought that way you can probably get it at a better price.
Bev
2007-03-19 09:48:52 · answer #3 · answered by Beverley L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have always changed the belts every 4 year period, if you are in doubt change it now, a broken belt could cause very serious damage to the engine and give you a very costly repair job.
2007-03-19 09:53:42 · answer #4 · answered by kenvectis 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Timeing belts can last for Years!! It is very rare that your 1999 car would need it replaced. I have a 1990 Toyota, (200.000 miles) and timeing belt is just fine.
Do you have a problem with your car? and why do you think it may be your timeing belt?
2007-03-19 09:48:12 · answer #5 · answered by Mike E 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Play safe - 5 years from new or 40 - 48 thousand miles - approx. Don't risk it - if it snaps big repair bill
2007-03-19 09:37:08 · answer #6 · answered by jamand 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
your best having it checked at every service and if it looks worn have it replaced. never take the chance if it snaps its an interference engine and it will bend some valves.
2007-03-19 11:53:54 · answer #7 · answered by kendo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
usualy 60 thousand miles
2007-03-19 09:39:36 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
probably 50k, I was told thats the average for a small car...
2007-03-19 09:44:32 · answer #9 · answered by bee bee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
100,000 km
2007-03-19 09:49:19 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋