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When to replace my Passat's belt?
I have 171 VW Passat gt 1.6tdi 92000miles,whey should I get the timing chain replaced?it has an automatic transmission.
Our answer:
Hi James,
The belt should be changed at least every 210,000km or five years, whichever comes first.
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