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When to change a Yeti's belt?
Timing belt change? Hello. I've just purchased a Skoda Yeti 4x4, 2009 model, 2.0 diesel, 140hp, from Germany. It has 148000km and the timing belt and water pump have not been changed because in Germany there is no time limit for changing them, only km, respectively each 210000km. In my country (Romania) Skoda dealers advise changing them every 210000km, or every 5 years, whichever comes first. So, which is it? Doesn't the rubber in the timing belts get fragile with age? I was taught that age is relevant, and timing belts should be changed every 5 years (4 initially). And when should the oil in the gearbox and differentials be changed? Help please. Thank you very much.
Our answer:
Hi Stefanut,
We'd always advise that owners change the timing belt according to manufacturer guidelines, which may well vary from country to country due to different climatic conditions, different fuel qualities and average driving conditions.
Our data shows two different engine codes for the 2009 Yeti 2.0 TDI 140. The 'CBDB' engine's belt must be changed every 180,000km regardless of time (or 120,000km for countries with high dust levels), while the 'CFHC' engine's interval is 210,000km - again regardless of time and again with the lower limit if it's a high-dust country. The latter engine was in production for longer, incidentally, so we'd expect it to be the most common.
With regards to the gearbox and differential oils, it's recommended to change the Haldex coupling oil every three years regardless of mileage, though again it should be changed every 60,000km as well, which seems odd. At that 60,000km mark, the oil and oil filter for the dual-clutch transmission (if fitted) must also be changed.
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