I have about 40000 miles on my Kia. My mechanic just told me that even though it’s less than 60000 miles, I should get it changed because it’s been six years. He said it would destroy the engine if the belt goes out and then I will need a new engine. Is this reasonable? Thanks!

There are other factors besides miles and time. Oil and coolant leaks or vapors, extremes of heat and cold, and so on are also a factor. Being as the seals in the water pump and the grease in idler/tensioner bearings is 7 years old my vote would be for the entire timing kit.

I’m with @ok4450 on this Since this Kia is 6 years old and getting a timing belt, if you don’t do the water pump now, you’re gambling it’ll last until the next timing belt job Not a gamble I’d be willing to take At work, I regularly replace leaking water pumps that are far less than 12 years old …

[image] ok4450: Being as the seals in the water pump and the grease in idler/tensioner bearings is 7 years old my vote would be for the entire timing kit. OK4450 has, as always, offered a compelling argument. Compelling enough that I’ve changed my thoughts on the subject. I support his recomm…

Agree with the others, timing belts – irrespective of mileage — should be replaced at least every 7 years. It’s a good investment to make to keep your Kia running for years and years. The belt itself only costs about $75, but there’s 3-3.5 hours of labor involved, so the total will be in the $400…

This would be an excellent question to email Kia Usa headquarters. You have a 10 year 100,000 mile powertrain warranty if bought new but maintenance is on you. What does Kia say about a time interval for replacing your timing belt? Do not ask your local dealer, they will not be determining if a r…

It depends on which engine you have. If you have the 2L, then six years is a reasonable interval. Gates sells timing belt kits, and they say to inspect at 60,000 and replace at 80,000. There is no mention of time, but six years is appropriate for the mileage recommendation. It is an interference eng…

Thanks for all the replies. I guess I’ll bite the bullet and get this done. It will be more like $600 here in Phx, but that will include the water pump, as it comes as a kit.

Great price. Since the water pump is replaced, I guess you get new coolant, too? You should.

isabelle_wringing: I have about 40000 miles on my Kia. My mechanic just told me that even though it’s less than 60000 miles, I should get it changed because it’s been six years. Boat payment time. You’re easily good for another year.

When to replace 2011 kia soul timing belt

Maintenance/Repairs

galant October 6, 2017, 5:41am 10

I tried an on-line search and I am not clear whether this car has a timing chain or a belt. OP should look in the manual and also online, this car apparently has two engines, 1.6 & 2.0 and they might defer. Also seems like that in 2011 one of the engines went from belt to chain.

If it has a chain, then that would change all advise.

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