When to replace Timing belt of Kia Picanto 2005 EX

[Iroshw]

Hi Guys,

 

I have a Kia Picanto EX 2005 car (Bought recently). It has done 92000km as of now. I asked the previous owner regarding the T-belt change but he said never changed. 

 

Is it a good time to change the T-Belt of my car? or need to wait until it reaches 100k? 

[Crosswind]

Change now. The car has run for 13 years with its original timing belt.

[Muditha420]

As a precaution i would hv done it when i bought the car since i dont hv proof if it was done before without any service records etc. who knows if the mileage was altered. just be on the safe side and get it replaced while ur engine is intact. why push it?

[Crosswind]

Just a point to note guys. The general timing belt change interval specified by manufacturers is 100,000km or 5 years. Not 100,000km alone. If you have used the car for 13 years without changing the timing belt, its way overdue.

[Iroshw]

I have a doubt regarding the millage as a 13 years old car done only 90k? Should be altered the meter. 

 

Guys, can you pls recommend a place to buy a good T-Belt for my Kia Picanto 2005 near Colombo? 

I also need to replace my Accelerator cable and Fan belt as well. Pls let me know a good place to do all at once. Should be within Colombo.

Hope Kia Motors at Peliyagoda is expensive (both spare parts and service).