2013 Volkswagen Lavida E A2 11, 1.4TSI engine modification. As of February 22, 2021, the mileage is 128,000 kilometers. The timing belt, alternator belt and spark plugs were replaced the other day based on instructions and expert opinion. That's 88,000 kilometers and the spark plugs were replaced once in a 4S workshop.
This time the timing belt and generator belt were replaced by the Gates Uni Tower. The spark plugs were replaced with Champion double platinum spark plugs.
Let's take a look at the new box first.
New timing belt assembly
New timing belt assembly
New set of alternator belts
New set of alternator belts
New spark plug Champion ignition
New bChampion Spark Plug
Everyone may have heard that spark plugs, timing belts, and alternator belts need to be replaced. It is estimated that few people can drive the car to replacement mileage.
Sometimes someone told me that the timing belt of the Volkswagen EA211 engine has the same lifespan as the engine and requires almost no maintenance. The service manual says it should be inspected at 90,000 miles and replaced at 160,000 miles.
Sometimes I remember someone once told me that Volkswagen's original EA211 spark plug can travel 80,000 kilometers without any problems. In principle, no replacement is necessary. I don't think I can do it. If you increase the engine speed and drive at high speeds and low speeds for ten kilometers, you will be fine.
Theseremarks can be implemented? What was the result?
I spent 1,300 yuan. Once the replacement was completed, I voluntarily returned the old parts. Here I take a photo of the old parts so you can see them. Facts have proven whether it needs to be replaced, whether it is an IQ tax, and when can the new car be used?
Once again, the old parts I have collected are absolutely guaranteed to be the ones that came with the original car when it left the factory (the spark plugs are original parts replaced by 48,000 km Jintan 4S store in Jiangsu province). Plus, I'm definitely not a car fan. I just want the facts to save your wallet.
Come, let's take a look at the 130,000-kilometer synchronous belt first.
After my observation, the old parts that were removeddid not present any visible anomalies such as cracks, cracks, wear, or breakage. Based on current usage of 128,000, handling another 128,000 is no problem.
Come, look at the generator belt again.
After my observation, the old parts that were removed did not present any visible anomalies such as cracks, cracks, wear, or breakage. Based on the current usage volume of 128,000, run 1 more 28,000, this is no problem.
Come, look at the spark plug again. In 2017, the 4S store replaced the candles. The mileage at that time was 88 thousand kilometers. It is now 128,000 kilometers as of February 22, 2121. Please see photos of disassembly of old parts:
The service manual says to replace the spark plugs every the 20,000 kilometers. But judging by the removal of the old parts, there is nohas absolutely no problem driving another 40,000 kilometers with the old parts.
I really paid the IQ tax on this 1,300 yuan. With these facts, we can also tell our car-owning friends that they should not overmaintain their cars. According to online articles, if there is a problem it should always be replaced, but how serious is the problem with the component in question? Is the online account topped up? Should I change this or that?
Please keep your eyes open, I can responsibly say: Volkswagen original timing belt, you can drive it at will within 200 000 kilometers. With dual platinum spark plugs, even a turbocharged engine can travel 60,000 kilometers without any problems.
Don't be fooled by unscrupulous merchants, top-up merchants and unscrupulous merchantsupules. For us, ordinary people, taking care of our wallet is the most important thing.
@2019