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Mar 24th, 2020, 09:29 | #1 |
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5 cyl aux belt clarification
Ok, so the car’s an XC60 D4 AWD Se Lux - 2017 model, registered in June 2017 - so one of the last of the old shape, with the 2.4 5cyl engine.
I’ve just booked it in for its 3 year service at the end of June, yes all booked in nice & early. The car currently has 34k on the clock. Apart from the service they will do a brake fluid change. They also suggested that the aux belt would need doing, so I’ve agreed to this also, but it’s got me thinking. Isn’t it due at 54k? My car will probably have about 36k on the clock come service date - so isn’t changing the belt a bit early? The 4th service (June 2021) will probably see less than 50k on the clock. I know it’s important that the belt is changed - but isn’t the suggestion a bit too soon? If my mileage suddenly increases and the 54k looks in risk of being reached early then I’ll just book it in early for that to be done as a stand-alone task. Hope all that makes sense. Comments welcomed. Thanks - Rob |
Mar 24th, 2020, 10:30 | #2 |
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For the 5 cylinder 2.4 the Aux belt service is at 5 years or 54,000 miles, whichever comes first.
Your dealer is being very eager to change the belt and charge you for it when it’s unnecessary right now.
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Mar 24th, 2020, 13:27 | #3 |
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Actually the belt change time interval for the Aux belt is 10 years like the cam belt . What is critical with this belt is the MILEAGE ie 54000 miles , and of course , the garage is out to make £100 extra in this case .
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Mar 24th, 2020, 19:17 | #4 |
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Its early to change your aux belt now, but its due either when the car is five years old or when it has 54,000 on it (Whichever comes first).
Normally, the aux belt tensioner isn't replaced until the 108k or 10 year cam belt service (Aux belt is also replaced on this service). Personally, I'd replace the tensioner on each aux belt change every five years or 54k. Its a £60 part approx & you have to release the tension to undo the belt anyway. Personally, it makes sense to change the tensioner too whilst you're in that area, as its a known part to fail. £60 every five years or 54k isn't exactly expensive either, so its worth the peace of mind knowing its done. Some may say its going over the top, but a £60 part is much cheaper than a new engine or cylinder head. If you decide to do the work yourself, use genuine Volvo parts.
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Mar 24th, 2020, 20:13 | #5 |
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Aux belt on 5 cylinder is 54k /3rd year service
My advice would be to have it done but entirely up to you Regards.. |
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and not on the 3rd year service if it hasn't done the miles . The tensioner was failing on some cars around 70,000 miles due to the belt flapping and wearing it out prematurely , This was caused by the belt being strained when the engine initially starts up , the sudden shock and massive acceleration when the first cylinder fired ( as is the case in diesels ! ). The tensioner now leads an easier life due to having a fully intact belt all the time due to the more frequent belt changed stipulated so tensioner failure is no longer a problem ..
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It's the same logical conundrum as the VEA cambelt 'needing' to be done at service number 5 (so normally 5 years) as that's when Volvo think that 90k miles will have been covered!
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