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Serpentine belt only vs Timing belt service

Serpentine belt only

Option A in this comparison. See the decision summary below for when this choice wins.

Timing belt service

Option B in this comparison. See the decision summary below for when this choice wins.

Decision summary

serpentine at 60-100K, timing at 60-100K depending on engine — interference engines REQUIRE timing belt service.

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