Audi Q5 Timing Chain Replacement Interval

Hi folks i have a 2011 2 0 q5 just reached 77k and spoke to dealer amd they advised that the cambelt is overdue.

Audi q5 timing chain replacement interval. Any advice or views would be great thanks onion. Audi care covers several services such as oil changes inspection as well as replacement of windshield wipers and wiper blades testing and replacing the battery if needed inspecting the cooling and exhaust systems for leaks replacing the spark plugs at the recommended 35 000 miles or 55 000 miles for older cars and inspecting and replacing belts and tensioners. My 2012 q5 tdi is approaching 5 years old and as such a timing belt replacement is recommended. Specifications maintenance intervals standard features and options subject to change without notice.

My local audi dealer quotes 495 for the cambelt or 649 for cambelt and water pump on their fixed price schedule. Audi was forced to offer settlement offers including an extended warranty after a series of lawsuits were filed. Here is a quick list of service intervals i have found. Specifications maintenance intervals standard features and options subject to change without notice.

I also have a cambelt quote at a lower price 295 from a local independent. In a standard 4 stroke engine the camshaft rotates twice to every rotation of the crankshaft. Timing chains are usually more durable and require less maintenance. 1997 2001 audi a4 change interval is 75 000 miles for 1 8t b5 chassis.

The loose chain is to blame for multiple occurances of catastrophic engine failure. Believes the information and specifications to be correct at the time of printing. This also applies to 2012 a4 s4 a5 s5 and q5. Audi s ea888 2 0 liter engine has a history of tensioner problems in its timing chain.

Believes the information and specifications to be correct at the time of printing. Some cars use a timing chain to accomplish this. In the 2010 audi q7 3 0l tdi only remove water from the fuel filter. I feel this is a bit premature as last year the same dealer told me 114k was the interval for timing belt.

2000 2006 audi tt change interval is 75 000 miles for 1 8t 8n chassis. Subsequent dpf replacement interval is a minimum of 120 000 miles 200 000 km thereafter. Audi charge 599 for cambelt and water pump so its not a cheap job. Audi timing belt intervals for gasoline engines.

1 8t 20 valve the most recent recommend timing belt replacement interval for audi models with 2 8l 30 valve engine is 75 000 miles. Apparantly it needs doing at 75k miles or 5 years old. Subsequent dpf replacement interval is a minimum of 120 000 miles 195 000 km thereafter. For 2010 and 2011 a4 s4 a5 s5 and a6 only clean the snow screen for the air filter.

For the 2010 a3 2 0l tdi 2011 2012 a3 2 0l tdi and audi q7 3 0l tdi only replace it. Audi of america inc. Audi and vw timing cambelt replacement intervals posted on by bob 0 comment your timing belt is the heart of your engine they allow the camshafts and crankshaft to work together and if they fail it can cause extensive damage which could lead to a hefty repair bill.