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TYPE OF OIL AND TIMING BELT CHANGE

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Old Jun 7, 2006 | 09:09 PM
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Hi just want to know exactly what type of oil my 2001 volvo s40 1.8L should take?

And what mileage should the timing belt normally be changed or checked at on my 2001 s40? i have 52k on the clock now

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Old Jun 7, 2006 | 09:18 PM
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10/30 oil and check the belt now.

Volvo says every 100k but I have seen them break at 60k
 
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Old Jun 9, 2006 | 01:52 AM
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how much does it cost to change? Is their any other specfic service that should be done when changing the timing belt?
 
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Old Jun 9, 2006 | 09:45 PM
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It is usually like $300.00 or $350.00 for the timing belt and oil change.
Make sure the tensioner and idler pulleys are changed also.
 
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