When should a diesel timing belt be changed?

When should a diesel timing belt be changed?

It’s important to replace your timing belt at the mileage intervals your vehicle manufacturer recommends. Every manufacturer is different, but typically, it needs to be replaced every 60,000–100,000 miles. The recommended interval for your specific vehicle can be found in your car’s owner’s manual.

When should a timing belt be changed on a Saab 93?

And we come to a concrete answer to a specific question, that is, how this question is regulated in Saab diesel cars. For both the Saab 9-3 TiD and TTiD, the longest interval for changing the camshaft belt is 10 years or 92,000 miles (150,000km), whichever comes first. The official interval is every 92,000 miles.

What is the recommended mileage to change the timing belt?

Manufacturers will usually recommend to replace your timing belt after a set number of years or miles. This could be anywhere from 40,000 to 100,000 miles or 4+ years.

What are the signs that you need to change your timing belt?

The most common signs that your timing belt needs to be replaced include:

• Ticking noise from under the hood when the engine is running.
• The engine doesn’t start.
• The engine misfiring while driving.
• Oil leaking from the front-side of where the motor is under the hood.
• Hydroplaning while driving in wet weather conditions.

Why do diesel engines last so long?

Diesel Fuel Another reason diesel engines last longer than gas engines is due to the fuel that they burn. Diesel fuel is a type of distillate fuel that is essentially produced from crude oil, which gives diesel engines slower cylinder wear than gasoline engines. Gasoline also burns much quicker than diesel fuel.

Do diesel engines have timing belts?

Most modern diesel engines fitted to cars, utes & vans use timing belts and virtually all these engines will be damaged if the belt breaks.

Does timing belt give warning?

The timing belt can fail without any prior symptoms, so if you’re within the mileage window, you should go ahead and have it replaced regardless. That being said, sometimes your car will give you a bit of warning that the belt is wearing out.

Is 200k miles alot for a diesel?

Even when used extensively for towing and hauling, Powerstroke, Cummins and Duramax diesel trucks typically last well beyond 100,000 miles. Because of that, it’s not uncommon to see diesel pickups with 200,000 and even 300,000 miles commanding good resale values on the used truck market.

Should you let a diesel idle before turning it off?

Most engine manufacturers recommend that newer diesel engines idle for no more than 3 minutes before driving. Gelling of diesel fuel used to be a problem. Letting an engine idle actually does more damage to the engine than starting and stopping.

Is there a timing belt on a Saab 9-3?

Here is a list of timing belts and timing chains for a Saab 9-3. Reference the model year with the corresponding engine to see if your car has a belt or a chain.

When do timing belts need to be replaced?

Most timing belts need to be replaced after around 75,000 kilometers on the clock. This is a rough estimate as some timing belts may drop unexpectedly before that while others last 10 times longer.

Can a water pump fail on a 9-3 Saab?

This results in very large bills ! The Saab 9-3 and 9-5 16v and 8v diesels ( Z19DTH and Z19DT) can suffer from water pump failure resulting in severe damage to the engine. The trend we are seeing is that this failure can happen around the 60k and above miles.