How often to change my Astra's cambelt?
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HOW OFTEN DO I HAVE TO REPLACE MY 1997 1.6 OPEL ASTRA ESTATE' CAMBELT?
How often do I have to replace the cambelt in my 1997 Opel Astra 1.6 estate?
Asked by malcolm johnson ยท
Expert answer
Hi Malcolm,
Your car has a cambelt and it needs to be changed at least every four years or 36,000 miles (58,000km). Those engines get badly damaged if the timing belt snaps so don't scrimp on it.
Answered by Shane O' Donoghue