When should the timing belt in my van be changed?
I have a 2013 Volkswagen Transporter. When should the timing belt be changed?
Asked on 6 July 2017 by Paul strachan
![](http://images.honestjohn.co.uk/imagecache/file/pad/120x120/media/10703035/dan-p-polaroid.jpg)
Generally, Volkswagen recommend 120,000 miles or four years (whichever is sooner).
Similar questions
![](http://images.honestjohn.co.uk/imagecache/file/pad/75x75/media/10703035/dan-p-polaroid.jpg)
I have a 2010 Volkswagen T5 Transporter camper conversion which has developed a pronounced clatter at the rear on rough roads - not over speed bumps though. I've check the furniture and all seems tightly...
![](http://images.honestjohn.co.uk/imagecache/file/pad/75x75/media/16477727/537450_458533677529584_1473549666_n.jpg)
I drove my son's car last week, a 2007 Volkswagen Astra (35,000 miles). I heard a loud squeal and then it cut out and I smelled something burning, which lasted 30 seconds. The first RAC guy tried to bump...
![](http://images.honestjohn.co.uk/imagecache/file/pad/75x75/media/16477727/537450_458533677529584_1473549666_n.jpg)
I have 2010 Nissan Micra, mileage is 95000. Does it have a timing chain or belt? When should I change it?