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timing belt S60 2004

posted by  jadnhm on  Tue Nov 2 06:05 CST 2010
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whoops I see also there are two notes attached to the timing belt line on the chart:



**** Models identified by engine VIN codes 39 & 64 sold in California,

Massachusetts, Vermont, New York and Maine are classified as PZEV vehicles.

The timing belt and tensioner replacement interval for these vehicles only

is 15 years or 150,000 miles / 240,000 kilometers. 

******* Service interval for engine VIN codes 38, 59, 61 & 68 only is

120,000 miles or 192,000 kilometers. 

For service intervals beyond 150,000 miles, consult your authorized Volvo

retailer. Maximum replacement time interval for all engines except engine

VIN code # 39 & 64 is 10 years.


I have to say though, that I doubt they actually used different belts/tensioners. I would stick to the 105k mile interval if I were you.

Another thing to keep in mind - I have the Haynes manual for my 1998 V70 and it says that the timing belt interval should be cut in HALF for severe service, which it defines as short trips and/or temperature extremes.

SO - although a 1/2 interval seems a bit conservative their definition of 'severe service' essentially describes every daily driver in NA north of the Carolinas.

The cost of a miscalculation is quite high in the case of a timing belt.


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1998 V70 AWD->FWD Turbo 200k+






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