I own a 2002 PT Cruiser w/64,000 miles on it. Owners manual makes no mention of when to change timing belt unless you own a taxi or do lots of stop and go driving, then the belt should be changed at 90,000 mi. Checked with dealer and they said around 120,000 miles to change belt. Currently most m…

Most Recent Chryslers Recommend 120,000 Intervals. You Have A “Low Miles” Vehicle That Is 8 To 9 Years Old. Most Manufacturers Recommend Replacement By 8 Years Of Age. You certainly could replace it in the near future, based on vehicle (and timing belt) age. CSA

According to the maintenance schedules I have access to, under “normal” driving conditions the belt is to be replaced at 180,000 mi. With an 8 year old car with only 64k I would think you have a ways to go before you have to worry about the belt.

If this were my vehicle, based on the age, I would replace the timing belt very soon. At eight years of age, it is getting to the point of living on borrowed time. Your car has an interference engine. If the belt fails, you will most likely be looking at some serious engine damage. A timing belt…

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Joseph_E_Meehan October 12, 2010, 10:56am 5

Yea, based on age, I would have it done now.

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