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Does my 2017 Kia Ceed diesel have a timing chain? Does it use additives to keep the soot particulates down? Does it need regular longer runs to keep any soot catalyst from blocking up?
I have a 2.0 TSi 2017 Tiguan which Volkswagen have advised needs a cam belt change at 5 years. My local garage has checked and advise that this engine has a timing chain and not a belt. Do you know who...
I have a Ford Focus ST estate first registered on 1 February 2017. Can you please advise whether it has a timing chain or belt and the relevant replacement period?
Does my Toyota C-HR 1.2 have a cam belt or chain?
Does a 1.6 petrol 2007 Mazda 3 have a timing chain or cam belt?
I have a 2015 Fiat 500 Twin Air which has done 33,000 miles. Should I be considering having the cam belt changed?
I have a BMW 320d diesel coupe. It is a 2010 model, can you tell me if it has a chain or belt?
Does the Suzuki Alto 2009 have a cam belt or chain?
I have two Peugeot Boxers, both 1998cc, 2016 & 2017. Do they have a timing chain or cam belt? I understand that if they have a timing chain, that as long as they are regularly serviced, the chain should...
Does the engine in the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer 1.5D auto (66 plate) have a cam belt or is it chain driven? If it is cam belt, what mileage/age is it recommended to change it at?