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2003 V40 - 90K - when is it time for a new timing belt

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1996 - 2004 S40
1996 - 2004 V40
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mike_one2many
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2003 V40 - 90K - when is it time for a new timing belt

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Anyone? - Should I go for it?
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Post by MadeInJapan »

On your car it's changed at 105,000 miles. No need to do it early. Change the tensioner each time you change your belt. Also, it's time to service your PCV system. Here is a maintenance chart for your car: http://new.volvocars.com/ownersdocs/200 ... nance.html
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