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When should the timing belt be changed on a Fiat Punto?
* Regardless of mileage, the timing belt must be replaced every four years in cases of particularly demanding use (cold climate, city traffic, long idling) or at least every five years.
How can I tell if my timing belt needs to be replaced?
The most common signs that your timing belt needs to be replaced include:
- Ticking noise from under the hood when the engine is running.
- The engine doesn’t start.
- The engine misfiring while driving.
- Oil leaking from the front-side of where the motor is under the hood.
- Hydroplaning while driving in wet weather conditions.
What is the recommended km to change the timing belt?
Most car manufacturers recommend a replacement interval of between 100,000 and 160,000 km. This means that the belt must be replaced at 100,000 km; then at 200,000 km; then 300,000 km, and so on. Your timing belt replacement interval will also be listed in the maintenance section of your owner’s manual.
When should the timing belt be changed on a Fiat Panda?
The experts at ContiTech provide a step-by-step explanation of how to change the timing belt correctly in a Fiat Panda. The manufacturer recommends changing the timing belt every 120,000km/10 years.
How reliable is Fiat Panda?
The Panda has always had a mixed reliability record. In the most recent survey in which it featured, it finished near the bottom in the city car class, although only 20% of owners actually reported problems.
How much will it cost to replace a timing belt?
The average cost to replace a timing belt will be anywhere from $300 to $500 in total (more for larger cars, trucks, and SUVs). The timing belt itself will usually only cost less than $50 but the majority of a timing belt job is spent on labor. The cost of the labor will be anywhere from $250 to $450 or more.