Holden Rodeo 1998: When should I change the timing belt?

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MY R9 Holden Rodeo V6 is eight years old with 135,000km on the clock and fast approaching 160,000km when the timing belt should be changed. The dealer is prompting me to have the belt change done now, and he says the job is best done by him because of special requirements. Should I do it now and, if so, why can't a qualified mechanic do it satisfactorily?

Answered by CarsGuide

17 November 2006

Carsguide.com.au

EVEN though you're still shy of the mileage for the change, I'm sure you'll find you've exceeded the recommended time, having gone eight years without changing it. Having gone all that time you could probably get away with waiting for the 160,000km to roll around. Any mechanic can make the change. It's not necessary to go to a dealer.

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