Getz Timing Belt Change? When?

[discopants]

Hi can anybody tell me after how many miles or years should you change the timing belt on a getz, my getz is 5years old but has only done 25,000 miles.
Ive been told it should be changed after 5 years but im unsure as its only done 25,000, any help would be appreciated, thanks.

[RBURGOSS]

QUOTE (discopants @ Jul 12 2011, 03:46 PM)

Hi can anybody tell me after how many miles or years should you change the timing belt on a getz, my getz is 5years old but has only done 25,000 miles.
Ive been told it should be changed after 5 years but im unsure as its only done 25,000, any help would be appreciated, thanks.

You do not state which engine your Getz has. Anyway, if its a gasoline (petrol) engine, with timing belt, it should be changed around 90,000 kms (55,000 miles). If its a Diesel that has timing chain, it should be changed around 120,000 kms or 55,000 miles.

Along with the timing chain/belt, all tensioneers and retaining rings on the distribuition side should be changed too. As a suggestion, on this parts that are so important, do not even think of aftermarket "!no brand" parts. Always go with original Hyundai parts.

[discopants]

Hi thanks for the reply its a petrol engine 1.1 (2006) the garage have said because its 5yrs this month it should be done but does it really need it as its only just done 25000 miles?

[Montego]

QUOTE (discopants @ Jul 13 2011, 12:33 PM)

Hi thanks for the reply its a petrol engine 1.1 (2006) the garage have said because its 5yrs this month it should be done but does it really need it as its only just done 25000 miles?

the short answer is yes, its not worth taking the chance. rubber can wear and perish over a period of time and this is why it ought to be done