servicing a car

[uptonpark10]

i have just bought a fiesta 1400 zetec tdci and was wondering when do you change the timing belt ... my mileage is 66.000 miles

[fiesata]

Zetec timing belts on older models are recommended to be changed at 100k or 10 years - my wife's newer model 2005 recommends changing at 8 years or 80000 miles

My local garage say they are long lasting - it is up to you to decide but in most cases they only need changing once in a cars lifetime - pretty good compared to older engines

[derekpara]

As it's a diesel it probably has a chain- not a belt. In which case it won't need changing.

Someone will perhaps cofirm this.

[lugi]

it is a belt in your car, they say you should change them at 60-70k thats when we do it (i work for a car dealer) if you dont change it your engine could seize if the belt snaps.
hope this helps.

[TWR]

Hi, If you have money to burn let the mileage run it's course, or if you want the car to last without problems get it done NOW + Tensioners. they advertise soap powder on the side of Buses dont I dont do my washing there!!!