When should the timing belt be changed on a Vauxhall Astra Diesel?
every 60,000-100,000 miles
About Vauxhall Timing Belt It’s recommended that you replace your timing belt every 60,000-100,000 miles depending on which Vauxhall model you own.
At what mileage do you change timing belt for Vauxhall Astra?
Vauxhall Cambelts
| Vauxhall Model | Cambelt Change Intervals |
|---|---|
| Vauxhall Astra Cabriolet Cambelt Change Intervals | 90,000 miles or 6 years |
| Vauxhall Corsa Cambelt Change Intervals | 60,000 miles or 10 years |
| Vauxhall Meriva Cambelt Change Intervals | 50,000 miles or 10 years |
| Vauxhall Mokka Cambelt Change Intervals | 100,000 miles or 6 years |
How often should a diesel timing belt be changed?
We recommend you replace your timing belt every four years, or at around the 60,000 mile mark. However, you might have noticed some symptoms of a worn timing belt. Here are the main red flags that indicate it’s time to change it up: Your engine won’t turn over.
Do you have to change the timing belt on a diesel car?
Most modern diesel engines fitted to cars, utes & vans use timing belts and virtually all these engines will be damaged if the belt breaks. Most recent Daewoos, Daihatsus, Hondas, Isuzus, Mitsubishis, Protons, Subarus, Suzukis, Volkswagens & Volvos use interference engines.
Does 2007 Astra have timing belt or chain?
Our answer: That engine has a timing chain.
Does Vauxhall Astra 2011 have Cambelt or chain?
Answer. Hi Eric, That engine has a timing chain, with no scheduled changes. It’s designed for the life of the engine.
Does 2012 Vauxhall Astra have timing belt or chain?
Answered by Honest John The latest 1.4 is chain.
Does a Vauxhall Astra have a timing belt or chain?
Here is a list of timing belts and timing chains for a Vauxhall / Opel Astra. Reference the model year with the corresponding engine to see if your car has a belt or a chain.
Do Vauxhall cars have timing belts or cambelts?
Most Vauxhall cars nowadays come with a timing chain, rather than a belt. But for the remaining models that still use them, find Vauxhall timing belt intervals below. What’s the difference between cambelts and timing belts? They’re essentially the same thing – with “Vauxhall cambelts” and “Vauxhall timing belts” being interchangeable.
How often does the timing belt need to be replaced?
The timing belt replacement interval is 10 years or 100 000 miles. Your 98 Astra will not be a Z16XER! Right… every 40k it is then! Did you find the recommended reading relevant to this discussion?
What is the timing belt replacement interval for a z16xer?
We are talking about a late model Z16XER engine. The timing belt replacement interval is 10 years or 100 000 miles. Your 98 Astra will not be a Z16XER! Right… every 40k it is then! Did you find the recommended reading relevant to this discussion?