Timing Belt, When to change? Options

[ttocsej]

I have a CA 06 Endeavor now in NV. Looks like there is a difference in when the timing belt can be changed based upon specific states not really needing to change the belt until 105K instead of the 60K listed in the manual. CA is one of the states.

I don't get it? If I can hold off on the timing belt until 105K that is better than changing at 60K. 60K seems awful soon for a timing belt to me. My Honda is at 90K and my Nissan was at 105K.

Do you guys have any insight into this? Any info on costs for the timing belt replacement?

Kind Regards

ttocsej

[DavidE]

Really good question. There's no good reason why a timing belt would last longer in California. Seems like requiring the change at 60k is a rip.

I'd like to know the deal as well, though I'm almost 20k away fro 60k at this point. :-) :gitara:

[ttocsej]

;) You know I bet this has something to do with the HUGE warranty on these cars. Honda's and Toyota's each have 3 year 36K warranties. Making the timing belt change well before the 100K cutoff allows Mitsubishi to get into the motor with a technician well before the cutoff. This keeps warranty costs down at the customers expense. Plus if you do not do the change they can always say you have compromised the warranty.

Keep in mind I bet 90% or more of these cars hit the miles cutoff well before the date cutoff.

I just bought mine used (06 with 22K was a rental for $14K) so it only has the 5 year 60K left. I think I will stick with the 105K timing belt change. That is much more inline with other Jap V6 engines.

But I am going to the dealer for some recall work and an oil change so I will see if I can get some straight answers.

Thanks for your input.

[bamtastic_xicano...]

I just got the timing belt done along with other Maintenance work on my 04 Ende at the local dealer last month here in Southern California.

Here goes what I got done and the cost THE COST LISTED WAS FOR PARTS AND LABOR

Timing belt change PARTS AND LABOR
675

Timing Belt Tensioner
135

Upper and Lower Radiator Hoses
92

Thermostat
68

AC Serpentine Belt
48 No charge for labor

Auxiliary/Alternator Serpentine Belt
39 No Charge for labor

Oil Change
38

Total Cost with a 2 DAY rental was 1095

My ende was at exactly 66K miles and when I saw the old timing belt I was dissapointed in getting it done since it looked to be in great condition. Could of probably last into the 100K ballpark. However, my serpentine belts were frayed already. I got the Timing belt done on my 01 Montero Sport at 89K and that one was also still in preety good shape. But I guess that its just a "risk" letting it run past the Mitsubishi recommended 60K intervals.

[ttocsej]

Greetings

Upper and Lower Radiator Hoses
92
What was wrong with the hoses? Seems like low miles for this kind of repair?

serpentine belts were frayed already.
Did they say what caused the belt to fray?

Glad to here the timing belt seemed to be OK. I would have guessed it was so.

I do not know where you live in SO CAL but here is a shop I have been using for years. Hays Automotive is in Camarillo and Ventura 805-445-8710. They specialize in Jap cars and have very reasonable prices with excellent quality work. I live now in Reno and manage to go back to Camarillo for 30K services and timing belts. They save me money and do superior work. Even when considering the travel. I go down to SO CAL every few months anyway for work and to see family and friends. Hays is sending me there revised factory Mitsubishi service times for my new Endeavor. I will share this on this forum. Since my car is used and will not be covered past 60K I will use this schedule for my maintenance work. Over the phone they told me timing belts can be changed at 100K according to there info. If this is true then the car manual and the dealership require there schedule for warranty issues and as a means for income. :liebe011:

[Cxshortie]

I had mine changed today, parts and labor cost was 540 in NJ.

[manybrews]

the 100k rating in california (and other states) is due to state law. It has nothing to do with the actual longevity of the belt.


having said that, the t-belt on a V6 mitsu will usually last 150K or more. The 60k rating is conservative, and safe. I would recommend 100k intervals for the v6, but for the 4 cylinder cars the 60k interval SHOULD BE DONE.

[DavidE]

the 100k rating in california (and other states) is due to state law. It has nothing to do with the actual longevity of the belt.


having said that, the t-belt on a V6 mitsu will usually last 150K or more. The 60k rating is conservative, and safe. I would recommend 100k intervals for the v6, but for the 4 cylinder cars the 60k interval SHOULD BE DONE.

What's the interval for Ohio?

[HomeStar1217]

we just recently replaced the timing belt in our 05 Endeavor just after rolling over 100k. We took it to a shop we both trust, and the mechanic that runs it actually did it in a day for around $600, and kept the belt out to show us when we got there. I think it could've lasted a bit longer, but we wanted to get it changed before they put another 2800 miles on it on vacation. It was starting to show signs of wear for sure, some tiny cracks here and there, and ovbvious wear, the teeth were getting worn down. I would say 100k is a safe bet for these cars. Course they got that done then wrecked the car on that same vacation. Darn parents....

[jcosmejr]

I have to also agree that 100k on the V6 is more like it. I also had mine done at the 60k and the darn things looked great both on the Endeavor and Montero Sport. My idea is that the first one should be done when Mitsu says so only on the cars covered with the 10/100k warranty so to not have issues voiding the warranty, after that as long as you had it done with OEM parts and a reputable mechanic 100k intervals. I think manybrews is right on the ball with the difference on V6's and 4cycl. When I had my 02 Galant and my mom has her 02 Lancer the 4cycl are having to work harder so more strain put on the internals of the 4 cycl