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Peugeot 308 - when should I change the cam belt?

I have just bought a Peugeot 308 BlueHdi 1.6 estate. It is 2017 reg and has done 111,000 miles already. When should I change the cam belt? I shall be driving lots of short drives as well as long distance.

Asked on 9 February 2022 by Stuart Wlliam Deane

Answered by Dan Powell
It should be on its second belt already. If it hasn't, I'd argue it's well overdue.

My general recommendation for cam belt changes is every six years or 60,000 miles (whichever comes first).
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