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When to change the belt in 141 Octavia?
What milage should I change timing belt at on a 141 octavia 1.6 diesel
Our answer:
Hi Vinnie,
They're generally lifed to 140,000km, but we'd recommend getting it changed or at least inspected well before that.
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