Cambelt { toothed belt }

audi_06

Hi

Need to know when the above on my Audi A4 2006 46K TDI needs replacing, have been told so many different times, in the book it says at 80k but not how many years, can anyone help ? Dealer has told me it is needed to done now.

Thanks

CaptainKidd

Iam no mechanic but just going on my own experice ive been told every 4 years even if you havent met the maximum mileage as the rubber can deteriorate. I had one snap on me after being changed 30,000 miles previous and cost me £1500 to get it all sorted With yours being 5 years old now i would definitely get it done to avoide it snapping and causing real costley problems.

chunder

hi AUDI 06, when your service book was printed it was indeed 80k or 8 yrs, since then they have revised there cambelt intervals to 40k or 4 yrs, this has been due to a number of mainly tensioner failures and the odd belt running out of line with pulleys, guides and cams.

We as a garage always recommend on the vw/audi/seat/skoda group that this is best to be advised....hope this helps