Because if that belt should break it will tear your engine apart. The valves are timed to open when the piston is traveling up or down. At least one valve is open at all times. If the Timing belt breaks, a piston may collide with one or more open valves and the engine will be ruined.
The key word here is caution.
How often does a timing belt need changing on a 1997 2 litre volvo?
Timing belts should be changed every hundred thousand Kilometres or 45454 miles.
How often does a timing belt need changing on a 1997 2 litre volvo?
you should change your timing belt every 60000 to 80000 miles.
I agree with your second answer ,the timing belt should be changed about every 80.00 miles,but you should be aware of these things before problems arise which could lead to unnessacary expenses,there is an owner,s manual in the glove compartment that tell you what to do at certain odometer miles what your car needs,read it and you can keep yourself better informed,good luck,delmy d
i've had experience with these cars, and you have to do it at least once a day...good luck
