In recent months we have had a number of vehicles fitted with the Pure tech engine with belt failure and the belt breaking up. The common fault is the timing belt (which runs in oil) begins to swell, crack & breakup causing contamination in the oil. This then works it’s way through the oil system and blocking the oil strainer or other vital components. This can then lead to major engine work or more! After changing the belt and replacing the oil with the correct grade and spec whilst also cleaning the necessary components, the cars are on their way again relatively quickly. It is evidently, extremely important that these engines are run on the correct grade and spec of oil as this is known to be the cause of the belt to degrade.
We Recommend timing belt replacement every 6 years or 60,000 miles. Whichever comes first.
Call us on 01462 455280 if your Pure tech requires a new timing belt soon.
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