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posted by  Rick2/850's on  Tue Feb 14 16:29 CST 2006
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I just changed my timing belt at 75,000 miles; 5th one; 320,000 on my brick.
It looked pretty darn good. All my miles are highway. Is there some ratio as if I only took 3 mile trips as opposed to long smooth ones.. I drive 50 miles one way to work 49 of them are at 60-70mph. Am I over maintaning this Sled? Thoughts? Rick








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    posted by  MadeInJapan on  Tue Feb 14 17:11 CST 2006
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    I think you're doing the right thing...never can be overly cautious with a TB...I've always heard 70K miles or 5 years, whichever comes first. Time on a belt is just as rough as the miles. I drive the same amount of miles to work as you do...the Serp. belt is due at the same time as my next oil change...then 20K miles more I have the TB coming up.
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    1998 S70 T5 Emarald Green Metallic, 2004 V70 2.5T Ruby Red, Previous Owner of Black '94 850 Turbo Wagon. My cars have been running so well lately they've got me worried.








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      Mainenance intervals 850 850

      posted by  Rick2/850's on  Tue Feb 14 17:17 CST 2006
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      Thanks, even though I would change the fuel filter sooner and the belts longer. But I guess I will stick to the recomended








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        posted by  the kick inside on  Tue Feb 14 23:08 CST 2006
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        8 years and 80 k over here - may depend on engine i guess...me i change at 60 anyway i figure i want MY margin of safety on TB never mind theres....

        yeh im sure people have changed them at 7 squillian miles and its been fine but with my luck at 80,001 it would go bang and my engine with it!


        i sort of look on it as insurance - like you i do big highway miles and asa result i think that even a standard maintenance schedule is OTT, given the low wear characteristics of those miles BUT i exceed the standard schedule on the basis of IF i have problem im stuck and a long way from home, sure the AA will come and tow me home etc but its a PITA and i aim to gfet considerable miles out of my cars and i am CONVINCED that the secret is a few £/$ on maintenance and a bit of time...

        yeh i say exceed the schedule thats for the main dealers who arnt interested in anything over 3 years/80k and for the buyers to convince them how 'cheap' the cars are goign to be to run....my im more interested in 200k and 10 years...







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