Replace/ servicing the belt or chain at regular intervals is vital. Letting it go is very risky, and depending on the age of your vehicle, could result in repairs that will cost far in excess of the car’s actual value.
MSP, along with many dealerships, has updated the service interval for timing belt replacement. Audi vehicles utilise these flexible composite belts, which if allowed to fail will do extensive engine damage. Updated information as follows:
Audi/ VW
TT Replacement @ 80,000km
A4 Replacement @ 80,000 - 100,000km
A6 Replacement @ 90,000km
A8 & A6 & All RS & S Replacement @ 90,000km
Other car models available:
BMW
1/2/3/4/5-Series (4-cyl & 6-cyl) Replacement @ 80,000km
5-Series (6-cyl) Replacement @ 80,000 - 100,000km
6-Series Replacement @ 90,000km
7-Series Replacement @ 90,000km
Porsche
Cayman, Cayman GTS/GT4 Replacement @ 80,000km
Carrera/ Targa S, 4, 4S Replacement @ 80,000 - 100,000km
Carrera/ Targa Turbo, Turbo S, GT2, GT3, GT3RS, GTS Replacement @ 90,000km
Panamera S, 4, 4S, Turbo, Turbo S Replacement @ 90,000km
Cayenne/ Macan S, Turbo, GTS
*All models due on time @ 6 years
*Subject to change based on situation and stockists' availability
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