Friday, June 3, 2011

When to change a 99 Mitsubishi Eclipse Timing Belt?

Hey all, I was just wondering on whens the best time to change the timing belt on a 99 Mitsubishi Eclipse. Previous owner did not change it at all. It has about 95k miles on it.When to change a 99 Mitsubishi Eclipse Timing Belt?it HAS to be changed EVERY 60,000 or you are asking for major problems WHEN it lets go. you have to be religous about changing it every 60,000 on these cars or you will be having your head rebuilt, and possible piston damage when it breaks or slips the valves WILL hit the pistons.When to change a 99 Mitsubishi Eclipse Timing Belt?mits recommends every 60,000 milesWhen to change a 99 Mitsubishi Eclipse Timing Belt?Change it now just in case. You don't want it to break because then you will be rebuilding your engine possibly.When to change a 99 Mitsubishi Eclipse Timing Belt?It's time. If I remember right, it should have been changed at 75k. You want to change it before it breaks.When to change a 99 Mitsubishi Eclipse Timing Belt?Just over 50 thousand miles, they nearly all break. General tune up, including plugs, should happen at 50k miles