Timing belts

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Recommended Timing Belt Replacement Intervals for 1970-1997 Domestic & Imported Cars.

Plus Interference vs. Non-Interference Engine Classification

This chart lists manufacturers' recommended intervals for timing belt replacement on domestic and imported cars

 and light trucks.

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

ACURA
Vehicle Manufacturer & Engine	Manufacturers' Recommended Replacement Intervals
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
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
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
Vehicle Manufacturer & Engine	Manufacturers' Recommended Replacement Intervals
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 replacement, 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 recommended 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 convertible), at 100,000-miles (if not previously replaced). 9. 60,000-mile intervals it 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 11O'F). 13. On non-California models, 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, manufacturer does not recommend a specific interval; on 1995-97 California models, 60,000-mile intervals is recommended but not required; on all 1995-97 models, at 100,000 miles (if not previously 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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