The VW Golf m7's timing belt is designed to be replaced at between 80,000 and 120,000 miles. Timing chains are housed within the engine and receive lubrication from engine oil and can last a long time, while timing belts are located outside of the engine and tend to dry out and crack.To avoid timing chain problems You should maintain Your engine properly and have the engine oil changed at recommended intervals. Using premium quality engine oils and oil filters will also help.Keeping the proper oil level will ensure that the timing chain is always lubricated. This is especially important considering that many modern engines are known to consume oil.Timing chains will last the lifetime of the engine.
Kevh
February 3, 2022
According to VW UK the Mk7 Golf Match 1.6 Diesel BMT I have has a timing belt that should be replaced every 5byears or 140k miles,whatever comes first.
Barry S
October 13, 2021
It doesn't have a timing belt. It has a timing CHAIN !
Linda S
July 30, 2020
The VW Golf M7's timing belt is designed to be replaced at between 80,000 and 120,000 miles.
Brendan
March 15, 2023
I have a vw golf mk7 and it definitely has a timing built.
Barry S , I hope your right and that it is a timing chain however I was told by VW UK that it is a belt. Change at 5 years or 140k miles,whichever comes first.When I get it serviced I'll find out for certain I suppose.
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