Timing Belt

Asked by AnnaRN16 May 25, 2011 at 09:48 PM about the 2007 Kia Sportage EX

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Kia is recommending that I get my Timing Belt changed at 60K.  Is that really necessary?  I was thinking around 70k or 80k

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Mike answered 13 years ago

Kia has had a problem with them breaking - Get it done at 60k

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lushko answered 11 years ago

I agree. $1,800 repair bill for timing belt loss and valve job because of it.

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tenspeed answered 11 years ago

Yes, it is really necessary. It's not a thing to skimp on. Here's a video of how to on a 2005 V6. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNBTgGQ6Qy8

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dawley answered 6 years ago

2012 kia timing belt blew at 104,000 miles.Estimated cost as of now from mechanic 4000.00.I bought an extended warranty,we will see how that goes

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