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Belt or chain in a 2016 Octavia?
Timing belt or chain in octavia 1.4 TSI 2016? If it is a chain, when should I replace it?
Our answer:
Hi Daniel,
It's a belt, which must be replaced at least every 120,000km, regardless of time.
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