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Timing Belt Interference Check Menu

TIMING BELT INTERFERENCE VERIFICATION ⁽¹⁾

Application

Engine

Replacement Interval (Miles)

A4

1996

⁽²⁾ 2.8L V6

⁽³⁾ 60,000

A4 Quattro

1996

⁽²⁾ 2.8L V6

⁽³⁾ 60,000

A6

1995-96

⁽²⁾ 2.8L V6

⁽³⁾ 60,000

A6 Quattro

1995-96

⁽²⁾ 2.8L V6

⁽³⁾ 60,000

Cabriolet

1995-96

⁽²⁾ 2.8L V6

⁽³⁾ 60,000

Coupe

1980-87

2.2L 5-Cyl

⁽³⁾ 60,000

Coupe Quattro

1990-91

2.3L 5-Cyl

⁽³⁾ 60,000

Fox

1973-79

1.6L 4-Cyl

⁽³⁾ 60,000

S4 Sedan

1992-94

2.2L 5-Cyl

⁽³⁾ 60,000

S6

1995

2.2L 5-Cyl

⁽³⁾ 60,000

S6 Quattro

1995

2.2L 5-Cyl

⁽³⁾ 60,000

Quattro

1982-85

2.2L 5-Cyl

⁽³⁾ 60,000

80

1988-90

2.0L 4-Cyl

⁽³⁾ 60,000

1991-92

2.3L 5-Cyl

⁽³⁾ 60,000

80 Quattro

1988-91

2.3L 5-Cyl

⁽³⁾ 60,000

90

1988

2.0L 4-Cyl

⁽³⁾ 60,000

1988

2.2L 5-Cyl

⁽³⁾ 60,000

1988-91

2.3L 5-Cyl

⁽³⁾ 60,000

1992-95

⁽²⁾ 2.8L V6

⁽³⁾ 60,000

90 Quattro

1988

2.2L 5-Cyl

⁽³⁾ 60,000

1988-91

2.3L 5-Cyl

⁽³⁾ 60,000

1993-95

⁽²⁾ 2.8L V6

⁽³⁾ 60,000

90 Quattro (Canadian)

1992

2.8L V6

⁽³⁾ 60,000

100

1989-91

2.3L 5-Cyl

⁽³⁾ 60,000

1992-94

⁽²⁾ 2.8L V6

⁽³⁾ 60,000

100 Quattro

1989-91

2.3L 5-Cyl

⁽³⁾ 60,000

1992-94

⁽²⁾ 2.8L V6

⁽³⁾ 60,000

200

1990

2.2L 5-Cyl

⁽³⁾ 60,000

1991

2.3L 5-Cyl

⁽³⁾ 60,000

200 Quattro

1990

2.2L 5-Cyl

⁽³⁾ 60,000

1991

2.3L 5-Cyl

⁽³⁾ 60,000

200 Turbo

1989

2.2L 5-Cyl

⁽³⁾ 60,000

200 Turbo Quattro

1989

2.2L 5-Cyl

⁽³⁾ 60,000

4000

1980-83

1.7L 4-Cyl

⁽³⁾ 60,000

1982-83

1.6L 4-Cyl

⁽³⁾⁽⁴⁾ 60,000

1980-81

2.2L 5-Cyl

⁽³⁾ 60,000

4000CS

1986-87

2.2L 5-Cyl

⁽³⁾ 60,000

4000CS Quattro

1986-87

2.2L 5-Cyl

⁽³⁾ 60,000

4000S

1984-87

1.8L 4-Cyl

⁽³⁾ 60,000

1980-81

2.2L 5-Cyl

⁽³⁾ 60,000

4000S Quattro

1984-87

2.2L 5-Cyl

⁽³⁾ 60,000

1986-87

2.3L 5-Cyl

⁽³⁾ 60,000

5000

1978-93

2.0 5-Cyl Diesel

⁽³⁾⁽⁴⁾ 60,000

1978-93

2.0 5-Cyl Turbo Diesel

⁽³⁾⁽⁴⁾ 60,000

1978-93

2.2 5-Cyl

⁽³⁾ 60,000

1980-83

2.2 5-Cyl Turbo

⁽³⁾ 60,000

5000CS

1986-87

2.2L 5-Cyl

⁽³⁾ 60,000

1986-87

2.3L 5-Cyl

⁽³⁾ 60,000

5000CS Quattro

1986-87

2.2 5-Cyl

⁽³⁾ 60,000

1986-87

2.3 5-Cyl

⁽³⁾ 60,000

5000CS Turbo

1988

2.2L 5-Cyl Turbo

⁽³⁾ 60,000

5000CS Turbo Quattro

1988

2.2L 5-Cyl Turbo

⁽³⁾ 60,000

5000S

1984-87

2.2L 5-Cyl

⁽³⁾ 60,000

1988

2.2L 5-Cyl Turbo

⁽³⁾ 60,000

1986-88

2.3L 5-Cyl

⁽³⁾ 60,000

5000S Quattro

1988

2.2L 5-Cyl Turbo

⁽³⁾ 60,000

1988

2.3L 5-Cyl

⁽³⁾ 60,000

5000S Turbo

1984-88

2.2L 5-Cyl

⁽³⁾ 60,000

⁽¹⁾	Other interference engine applications may exist which are not indicated here.

⁽²⁾	Interference engine. Check for possible damage to piston(s) or valve(s) if there has been a timing belt failure.

⁽³⁾	Although the vehicle manufacturer does not recommend a specific scheduled maintenance interval, aftermarket belt manufacturers suggest the belt be replaced at 60,000 mile intervals.

⁽⁴⁾	Vehicle manufacturer recommends replacing all belts at the same time.