Timing chain or belt

v21140 · 07-13-2009, 03:36 PM

Can someone tell me whether my 2006 X5 3.0 have a timing chain or belt and does it have to be replaced after certain number of miles?

chuck92103 · 07-15-2009, 10:28 AM

BMW has always used chains.

As far as the replacement goes, I believe it lasts a long time. 200k plus miles.

07-13-2009, 03:36 PM	#1
v21140 New Member 2 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 2006 Bmw X5 3.0I Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: GA iTrader: (0)	Timing chain or belt Can someone tell me whether my 2006 X5 3.0 have a timing chain or belt and does it have to be replaced after certain number of miles?
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07-15-2009, 10:28 AM	#2
chuck92103 Major 91 Rep 1,209 Posts Drives: 2011 535i Join Date: May 2008 Location: Socal iTrader: (0)	BMW has always used chains. As far as the replacement goes, I believe it lasts a long time. 200k plus miles. __________________ 2011 535i 2008 VW GTI
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