Do any of you have the Factory service intervals for our S4's? If so, what does it say about timing chain service intervals. My understanding of these chains is they were installed on engines to add durability and reduce the need for servicing (like timing belts required). Any help would be appreciated. Most of which had 190k +, and still on original tensioner. If proper oil change intervals are done they will last a long time. Also, depending on your skill level, it really only takes 1-2 hours to R&R the timing cover. So if you have to replace the tensioner down the road it’s really not that big of a deal. Web The Most Recent Recommend Timing Belt Replacement Interval For Audi Models With A 3.0L 30 Valve Engine Is 75,000 Miles. The chain has also been redesigned. Audi s4 tdi 255 kw / 342 hp / 347 ps | 2967 cc | 6 | vw ea897 evo2:. Slide the new belt in place. When installing the new Tensioner, make sure that the rear tab fits completely inside the block. Now, set the tension: Tight barely the Tensioner nut. Using an Allen wrench, turn clockwise the center of the Tensioner until the notch is aligned with the highlighted dot. what you should be asking about is if you should replace the timing chain GUIDES. they are made of plastic and often are the likely part to fail. you're at around the point to be kinda worrying, but not quite. i would say shoot for ~100k. but plenty of b6s have made it far beyond that. drive her nice, change the oil a lot and you should be fine. At the very least the mechanic servicing the vehicle should inspect it for wear and tear. Manufacturers usually recommend an interval of around 100,000km or roughly five years on average for the replacement of the timing belt. After a number of unexpected breakages, Holden recommended replacement at 60,000km intervals, rather than the original Eh1Dl. Wiper blades - Check condition and replace if necessary Additional Maintenance Items Work to be completed Interval Model Application Air filter - Replace Every 60,000 miles All vehicles except: RS 6 Avant RS 7 Air filter - Replace Every 20,000 miles Only: RS 6 Avant RS 7 AWD clutch - Change fluid (if equipped) replace filter First at 55,000 kilometers and thereafter every 60,000 kilometers S6, S7, RS7, A8 3.0L V6 TDI, A8 3.0L V6 TFSI, *A8 4.0L, V8 TFSI, TTS and TT RS only * Note: The S8 4.0L V8 engine is not included in this interval. Air filter - Clean housing and replace filter First at 85,000 kilometers and thereafter every 90,000 kilometers Replace Every 90,000 kilometres A6 4-cylinder only Spark plugs - Replace Every 45,000 kilometres or 3 years, whichever occurs first RS 3, RS 5, TT RS Coupe S6, S7, A8 8-cylinder only Spark plugs - Replace Every 60,000 kilometres or 6 years, whichever occurs first S3, TTS, A4, S4, A4 allroad®, A5, S5, A6 4-cylinder, A6 6-cylinder, A7, Researched By AutoPadre Research Team. Last Updated 2023-06-05. From model years 2014 to 2023 all Subaru Foresters have timing chains. From model years 2011 to 2013 the naturally aspirated Foresters have timing chains while the turbo Foresters have timing belts. Prior to 2013 all Foresters have timing belts. All Forester engines are interference. It's a $20 part (if you get an OEM belt instead of the Audi branded OE belt) and 20 minutes to replace (much easier to manage the belt around the crank pulley from underneath), so small cost for peace of mind I guess. Reply Like. 01-03-2019, 05:05 AM. # 5. Work to be completed Interval Model Application Spark plugs - Replace Every 30,000 miles or 6 years, whichever occurs first All 2.0L TFSI Flex Fuel engines, RS 7 performance and S8 plus only Spark plugs - Replace Every 40,000 miles or 6 years, whichever occurs first A3 e-tron®, 4.0L V8, A8L W12, RS7, and all 2.0L TFSI

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