timing belt

ska///235i · 12-03-2007, 10:37 PM

If a car (mazda) only has 50,000 miles (7 year old)...does it need to change timing belt?
Anyone has experience with old cars with little miles...is timing belt necessary

sblument · 12-31-2007, 10:29 PM

probably not. what does your owners manual say?

Jaws · 12-31-2007, 10:53 PM

Timing belts replacements are also dependent upon age. If you have a camshaft/crankshaft seal that's leaking at all, that can prematurely age the belt. If the engine is a non-interference type, there is no need to be concerned at all (don't know if this particular is or isn't).

e92phreak · 01-01-2008, 12:49 AM

They are usually changed out at 90k, along with the water pump and all the drive belts.

ROCKETRON · 01-01-2008, 05:25 AM

Belts do deteriorate over time and i would think that 5 years old or more (irrespective of mileage) would warrant changing the belt. After all its a lot of damage if it breaks and they do break.

wrickem · 01-01-2008, 11:23 AM

All of my past Mazda's recommended replacement at 60K miles. I'd do it now if I was you though since it is 7 years old.

ska///235i · 01-01-2008, 05:18 PM

thanks all

VGR00 · 01-01-2008, 06:05 PM

Regardless of how little miles the car has done, since it is 7 years old I'd have the belts done quickly - no question. For the reletivly low cost of replacement you will kick youself if it failed as the damage it will cause will cost you a lot more.

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sblument Lieutenant 13 Rep 427 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Champaign, IL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	probably not. what does your owners manual say? __________________ 2006 330i, SP, PP, fold down rear seats, sparkling graphite, black leather, metallic trim.
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Jaws Lieutenant Colonel 49 Rep 1,738 Posts Drives: 2006 325i mt Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Edmonton iTrader: (0)	Timing belts replacements are also dependent upon age. If you have a camshaft/crankshaft seal that's leaking at all, that can prematurely age the belt. If the engine is a non-interference type, there is no need to be concerned at all (don't know if this particular is or isn't). __________________ 2006 325i - Sparkling Graphite 2000 S2000 - New Formula Red 2007 Chev Silverado crew cab Z71
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wrickem Should be working 2196 Rep 3,812 Posts Drives: What he wants to Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: lambertville nj iTrader: (0)	All of my past Mazda's recommended replacement at 60K miles. I'd do it now if I was you though since it is 7 years old. __________________ ______________________________________________ Currently hoarding cars - '24 840, '19 911, 07 M6 , ‘23 Bronco OBXluxsquatch, ‘24 Bronco Heritage
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VGR00 Major 55 Rep 1,497 Posts Drives: 430i Gran Coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Brisbane - Australia iTrader: (1)	Regardless of how little miles the car has done, since it is 7 years old I'd have the belts done quickly - no question. For the reletivly low cost of replacement you will kick youself if it failed as the damage it will cause will cost you a lot more.
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