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    Timing belt has only 24k on it, but is 7 years old

    Originally Posted By: andyd The interval on the timing belt on the M 20 in the 528e is 4 yrs/60 K. After several changes at that interval, I have concluded that it is very conservative. My last TB interval was 7 yrs/75 k. I would replace the tensioner along with the belt. Only because I have had...
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    Timing belt has only 24k on it, but is 7 years old

    Originally Posted By: artificialist Mom got 9 years and about 90,000 miles from the factory t-belt in her 1985 Nissan Maxima. It then snapped, and our who family learned what a timing belt was. So if you are using an OEM belt and hardware, I would change it at 8 years. It really bothers me...
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    Timing belt has only 24k on it, but is 7 years old

    Originally Posted By: jeepman3071 Personally, if it is an interference engine I would replace it. The issue I have is the 24k miles in 7 years. That means that the car either doesn't get driven far at all, or it sits a lot. Sitting is the worst possible thing for rubber components. A few years...
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    Timing belt has only 24k on it, but is 7 years old

    Originally Posted By: stephen9666 What is Mazda's time recommendation on changing the belt? Surely they have a time and mileage requirement. I am not sure about Mazda, I was told nissan maximas are 60k, at least that is what it says in my manual. They just never mention time.
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    Timing belt has only 24k on it, but is 7 years old

    Originally Posted By: SubLGT Do timing belts have a date code on them, like tires do? If time is such a big issue with timing belts, I don't want to buy a new belt that is older than 3 months. I think it is exposure to temperatures and the elements, I would think they are sealed in a package, no...
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    Timing belt has only 24k on it, but is 7 years old

    Originally Posted By: Drew99GT I did a quick search, and the engine in your car, if it's the V-6, is likely interference. aka, if the belt does break, so will your engine. If you want to keep the car, it would probably be a good idea to get the timing belt changed. if it wasn't interference and...
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    Timing belt has only 24k on it, but is 7 years old

    Back in 2007 I had the timing belt, water pump, camshaft seals, and tensioner replaced, plus the other three belts on my 89 Maxima. I was told that rubber would probably start to crack after that, but have not noticed that on the 3 serpentine belts, although one of the tensioners seems to have...
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