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2000 Chrysler Sebring JX 2dr Convertible

2000 Chrysler Sebring
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Front Wheel Drive, 2 Door Convertible JX, Compact
19 mpg city / 27 mpg hwy
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November 27, 2012, 11:18 am

Joel M
 

Question: Timing Belt

Does this car have a belt or chain?
Owners manual does not mention a timing belt change.at any time.
Dealer said belt sould be changed at 90,000 mi.
does my car have a timing belt or a timing chain? If its a belt, when should it be changed?
What should be the price of changing the belt?
Thank you,

Joel


December 1, 2012, 10:42 am

Ron W
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I need to know your engine size to tell you which you have.

If it is a 2.0 L it has a belt, and the dealer is correct about the intervals.

As a general rule, most manufacturers recommend a timing belt replacement somewhere between 60K and 100K miles,


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