V70: Engine - 2013 V70 D5 215bhp - Timing Belt Interval - Page 2

GMC · Apr 14th, 2021, 22:02

Thanks again, will check the aux belts history.

Regarding the TB, at 20k Yr, this will be in the next year or so 👍

Again, thanks

Tatsfield · Apr 15th, 2021, 00:02

The other factor with belt change intervals which Volvo don't advise is the nature of the use of the vehicle. Long "motorway" type journeys at steady speeds do less damage to the belt than many short, stop start town journeys which if they are the only journeys for which the car is used, you can consider the belt life shortened. The belt starting from a standstill takes more stress than when it's running at constant speed. So mileage has to be tempered with driving style. Some manufacturers offer advice of change intervals and journey types but Volvo stick to mileage and age.

Stephen2015 · Apr 15th, 2021, 05:23

If this was me and have just bought the car around that mileage, I was the same thinking about changing all tensioners and belts. The more I kept thinking and reading when is the best time to have this done! I just ordered all the parts which are Volvo parts and carrried out and replaced.
Just a great feeling it been done, and not mileage watching for it to be done.

What I'm trying to say get it done sorted, this then gives you time to clean and tinker lol.

Apr 14th, 2021, 22:02	#11
GMC Senior Member Last Online: Mar 13th, 2023 13:51 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Glasgow	Thanks again, will check the aux belts history. Regarding the TB, at 20k Yr, this will be in the next year or so 👍 Again, thanks __________________ 1995 855 T-5R Manual - Gull Yellow 2000 Honda Accord Type R - Red 2003 E46 BMW M3 - Black 2013 V70 D5 R Design - Grey(Daily Driver) 2015 Audi A3 184 TDi Quattro - Grey (The Wife's!)

Apr 15th, 2021, 00:02	#12
Tatsfield Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 19:09 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Poole	The other factor with belt change intervals which Volvo don't advise is the nature of the use of the vehicle. Long "motorway" type journeys at steady speeds do less damage to the belt than many short, stop start town journeys which if they are the only journeys for which the car is used, you can consider the belt life shortened. The belt starting from a standstill takes more stress than when it's running at constant speed. So mileage has to be tempered with driving style. Some manufacturers offer advice of change intervals and journey types but Volvo stick to mileage and age. __________________ 2012 XC70 SE Lux Polestar 230 bhp D5 Auto Oyster Grey

Apr 15th, 2021, 05:23	#13
Stephen2015 S60 D5244T4 Last Online: Jul 26th, 2023 17:31 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Norwich	If this was me and have just bought the car around that mileage, I was the same thinking about changing all tensioners and belts. The more I kept thinking and reading when is the best time to have this done! I just ordered all the parts which are Volvo parts and carrried out and replaced. Just a great feeling it been done, and not mileage watching for it to be done. What I'm trying to say get it done sorted, this then gives you time to clean and tinker lol.

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