Just bought a MY00 with 41,000 miles. Dealer will carry out 45,000 mile service prior to me picking up the car. He says that 2000 models don't need a cambelt until 60,000 miles. True or bluff?? Car comes with 1 year Subaru parts and labour warranty. Is a cambelt needed at 45,000 miles???

Ta,

Brian

 

In theory the dealer is right.

However, I'm not aware of any deign changes between the engine in classic MY99s and MY00s. The MY99s still have the 45k interval.

 

Thanks. I think I'll push them to change it F.O.C.

Brian

 

Depends on the chassis number, not the year. Some MY00 req change at 45k, some at 60k.

 

The dealer is correct Dragracer. Correct cambelt change for the MY00 cars is 60,000 miles/4 years, whichever comes first.

 

there's a couple of good threads around that discuss this issue in great detail..!

however, generally speaking the MY00's are 4 years/60k, dependant on Chassis number. There's an X or Y towards the end of the number, IIRC Y is 60k. i think. Best to check the original thread!

 

Yep, '00 my's are only changed at 60k. As said "above", it depends on chassis number to be fully certain. Another check is on the actual belt numbers, but without you actually seeing this, you would not be to know, but again, it will only come to light with seeing such. IF you wish to place you r chassis number on here, I can confirm for you , but appreciate you may not want to "disclose " such online and respect your response.

 

Does anyone know of a scooby cambelt letting go??
dave