I had my timing belt teeth break on me at 65k but it also broke my crank shaft sensor which will cost you about an extra 135.00 and you can only purchase at dealer.If the timing belt breaks on her she will be stranded. I would change it immediately. Oh by the way if they are changing the timing belt asked them to change the balance small belt that is inside where the timing belt area is at. There is a total of four belts that should be changed.
Are you talking about the accessory drive belt or the ignition timing belt?
In any event, if you're confident it is the original, then by all means replace it.
My point in asking about which belt has to do with difficulty of repair. You should be able to replace the accessory drive belt yourself, but you should consider having a mechanic do the ignition timing belt.
Good luck
Thanks! And to clarify, I'm talking about the timing belt. I'm not certain it is the original, but most likely. We bought the car for her used 3 years ago and at the time it had about 45k miles on it. I would expect at that point the belt would not have been replaced yet, and we know it hasn't been done since. I will recommend to her that she schedule to have it done soon.
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Well the drive belt is not a big deal and it can be used until you start hearing whining or starts to get bad. But what you need to change now is your timing belt and Yes its overdue. usually 60.000 miles. Good luck
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