How often should I do a timing job on my B6 A4 3.0?

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Sep 12, 2014 | 12:12 PM

KingsofAppalachia304

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How often should I do a timing job on my B6 A4 3.0?

I'm at 109,XXX miles right now.. What are the 3.0's rated for as far as timing goes?

Sep 12, 2014 | 02:44 PM

ppgoal

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Every 75-80k. You are on borrowed time. Get 'er done. PS - I also own a 2003 A4 3.0 MT6.

Sep 14, 2014 | 04:09 PM

JakesWIAudi

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ppgoal is correct. Get it done before something happens!

Oct 18, 2014 | 08:14 PM

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I've seen 80.000 mi. for the 3.0 B6 stated on several forums. However, my owners/service manual states 105,000 mi. Which is correct?

Oct 19, 2014 | 04:07 AM

ppgoal

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My A6 owner's manual also stated 105k. Conventional wisdom on many forums/posts recommends 75k (conservative) to 90k (about the safe limit). Of course, a timing belt or tensioner can fail at any time. But the minor savings of pushing the maintenance out to 105k is not worth the risk of destroying the engine. It is an interference engine, which means the valves and pistons occupy the same space -- at different times as long as the timing is correct.