Apologies in advance if this has been discussed before. Tried searching but didn't really come up with anything.
I know Volvo says 105,000 miles before your first timing belt job but most people on the forums suggest thinking about it earlier. I am only at 38k miles but the car is 7 years old now. Is the time interval important at all or do most just go by mileage?
Here is what mine looks like now. There is a little bit of fray on the edge but to me that looks like a result of the manufacturing. Played with it a little and noticed no cracks or any evidence that it was walking off the pulleys.
TIA

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Untitled by Saleen9090, on Flickr
I know Volvo says 105,000 miles before your first timing belt job but most people on the forums suggest thinking about it earlier. I am only at 38k miles but the car is 7 years old now. Is the time interval important at all or do most just go by mileage?
Here is what mine looks like now. There is a little bit of fray on the edge but to me that looks like a result of the manufacturing. Played with it a little and noticed no cracks or any evidence that it was walking off the pulleys.
TIA

Untitled by Saleen9090, on Flickr

Untitled by Saleen9090, on Flickr