Timing Belt interval changeout for 2009 (59) A4 Saloon

[Leebroath]

Hi guys,

ive been reading around regarding the interval the Audi A4 belt should be changed and any official word from Audi

most at people are saying 75k or 5 years whichever arrives first

as I've just purchased our car it's something I really wanted to check so had a look at the service book

there is no mark against it being done after 34440 miles and it's a September 2009 registered car

as it's passed the 5 years I asked the dealership whether it should have been done on its full service last week before I got the motor, I was advised that 'the car would have been done, if it was needing it done'

can anyone advise if this is correct or can you recommend that this should be done soon under Audi's own recommendations?

The car has been serviced from Audi from new at every interval

[Boy]

I cannot speak with any authority but am pretty sure that 70k miles or five years is the safe
change period/mileage.
You don't say what mileage yours has reached, but clearly it should now be done.

[ronandoyle]

All 2009 A4 B8 chassis cars should have their timing belts done at the 75k mile mark, give or take a k or two. It's much cheaper to change the timing belt than it is to change an engine after a belt failure!

The garage are trying to avoid the cost of changing it if you ask me, I'd keep annyoying then until they do it if I were you, as the car should not have been sold without it done.

Best of luck with it!

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[Leebroath]

The car has only done 34k though

[ronandoyle]

Sorry I should have said in my first reply that the 75k mile mark or 5 years. It is very very rare to get a 09 A4 with that kind of low mileage on it (unless it's petrol?)

Even if the car has had little use, a rubber belt living outside for 5 years will be degraded in one form or another. If it were me I'd get it done to be safe but it's ultimately your choice. Maybe bring it to an independent mechanic/garage and get them to have a look to get an unbiased opinion.

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[Doctle Odd]

Most of the guys on this site say 60k or 4 years for a timing belt and pump replacement

[Leebroath]

Ok I'll get back in touch with the dealership and have them tell me their recommendation and take it from there

[Bonzo67]

I have to agree with what has been said, in regards to the belt being changed by the dealer prior to being sold.

If Audi specify a time or distance, then there should be no if's, but's or maybes.
I would ask to see the service log they have on file,as should be recorded I imagine.


The Discovery I just sold had timing belts changed in April. Supposed to be done at 7yrs or 105k miles. Whichever comes 1st.
I only had 53k on mine since it was new.

If not purchased from franchise, not sure how you'd check on work being carried out.

[gregpot2000]

I was told by Audi last week that they no longer specify a mileage. It's just every 5years now. Whether you'd actually want to wait 5years if you're doing Mega mileage is a different matter though...

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[Boy]

That is interesting. I think that I shall stick to about 75k or five years for peace of mind!

[Leebroath]

Found it on Audi webpage

5 years or per the Mileage specified by the Garage, so in theory as my car is over 5 years and it's jus had the full service

the change of timing belt SHOULD have been flagged at the 145 point check

Regular maintenance < Servicing and MOT < Owners Area < Audi < Audi UK (https://www.audi.co.uk/owners-area/servicing-maintenance-mot/regular-maintenance.html)

[gregpot2000]

Yeah, mines due in February for the second time timewise. But I'm on 135k so and have just got a new job doing a lot more miles. But they said no it's now purely on age so will be February regardless of how many miles you do before then

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[Rob69]

Is there any other car component causes as much debate as the timing belt change interval?
Consensus seems to be around 60k / 5 years or is it?
Longer for petrol engine, less for pd diesel, I've done 3 pd belts at 40 'ish k miles, belts seemed fine but thats what the book said back then. Did the pump and belt again at 80 odd k, you could feel a bit wear in the bearings by then.
I wouldnt like to run unlimited mileage for 5 years, could be 150k + on by then.
The cynic in me thinks manufacturers change the interval based on warranty claims, demands of fleet buyers, and profit made on belt changes as a service item, rather than any sound engineering based decision. Why else woud it vary so much?

[mhurer]

I had mine done by Audi after 5 years and 45k miles, at their recommendation. However they didn't bother putting anything in the service book so I went back the next day and got them to complete it. If you are going by the service book alone it would be worth double-checking with the dealer to see if it has been done anyway and the service book has just not been completed. Had the water pump done at the same time, which everyone seems to recommend. I also managed to negotiate £50 off the price as I mentioned it could be done cheaper elsewhere.

[Crasher]

Change out, swap out, where did this Americanism **** come from and WHY IS it so difficult to use an iPad?

[kite]

Change out, swap out, where did this Americanism **** come from and WHY IS it so difficult to use an iPad?
Because it's made by Apple...

[Rob69]

Stubby fingers jabbing away at a 7 inch screen on my gadget!

Change out, swap out, where did this Americanism **** come from and WHY IS it so difficult to use an iPad?

[Doctle Odd]

Change out, swap out, where did this Americanism **** come from and WHY IS it so difficult to use an iPad?


Can you say **** on a family oriented website?

[Boy]

At least it is not an Americanism although clearly rather vulgar slang.

[Doctle Odd]

At least it is not an Americanism although clearly rather vulgar slang.


Crap!

[Crasher]

Can you say **** on a family oriented website?

It' because I am soooooooo important :notworthy, the swear filter does not work on me as everyone hangs on my very word...... :wiggle:

[Leebroath]

Forgot to update this thread,

Audi changed the timing belt but there was no confirmation of the pump was getting done also

After a few hours I was told the Pump was getting changed FOC also

Fantastic news and glad it was done