At what mileage should the timing belt be changed on a 2.4L engine?

Timing belts should be changed every 60,000. Different car makes state different mileage but as a whole 60,000 miles and you should replace the timing belt.

The belt keeps the crankshaft and camshaft in time with one another. And is very important. If you dont change them when they need changing. It can cause extreme engine damage so yes it can effect the internal engine damage.

based on the mileage it is about time to change the timing belt. this should be done by a professional or someone with internal engine expertise. it is nothing like changing a fan belt.

YOU CHANGE TIMING BELT EVERY 60,000 MILES 90,000 KM, CHECK YOUR TIMING BELT COVER FOR LAST MILEAGE BELT WAS CHANGED .

it should have a timing belt. most V8's and up have chains.

BMW 318/325/M3/525/535/M5 1989-1993 Repair Information



Fig. 1: Setting the engine to tdc for cylinder 1 engine



Fig. 2: Releasing the tension on the spring for the timing belt roller engine



Fig. 3: Checking the alignment of the timing marks before installing the timing belt engine




Fig. 4: Timing belt arrangement engine

BMW recommends that the timing belt be changed every second Inspection ii, or every 4 years on cars that have low mileage. Most of the rest of the industry has timing belt changing intervals ranging from 40,000 miles to 60,000 miles. It is better to change the belt at a lower mileage than at a higher number.
The timing belt must be replaced every time the belt tensioner is loosened. Do not reinstall a used belt. Reusing a timing belt, even one with low mileage, is not worth the chance of having a belt break and damaging the engine.

Good luck.

on any auto about 50,000 miles is average it's cheaper to replace the belt then an engine. when the belt breaks most engines will bend the valves and toyotas are good for that

The timing belt on this car should done based on which ever comes first recommended mileage or time basis. If this car has the 2.5 litter Engine I would recommend changing it ASAP. The 2.5L engine is What is referred to as an interference engine which means that if the timing belt breaks the pistons will slap the valves rendering the engine useless. Keep in mind a timing belt is made only of rubber and nylon cord it is not uncommon for them to fail before the recommended service intervel

you will need to change the belt tencioner aswell
if you havent don a cambelt before dont see youre local mechanic ok m8

90000 Miles on the Timing Belt. Do not let this go! A timing belt failure can cause internal engine problems.

Should cost around 200 or so, depending upon your local labor rates.

Good Luck!

Brian