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Galaxy timing belt

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I've just acquired a Galaxy EcoBlue 2 litre Diesel automatic and someone has mentioned a "wet belt" Not much paperwork with the new car so can anyone tell me when this may need to be changed.

The mileage on the car is 70,000

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    8 years or 80,000 miles which ever comes first. That is not the official recommendation, only that most owners have found if you leave it longer then the wet felt often fails.

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    What year is it? 

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    10 minutes ago, Discodevon said:

    What year is it? 

    It's 2025 🤣

    If you mean the OP's Galaxy their profile says it's a 2018

    2018.JPG

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    Tbf that's earth years.  He might be in a Galaxy, far, far away... :whistling: 

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    First thing I would do is change the Engine oil, not hard at all if you have some ramps and a level surface 

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    On 11/25/2025 at 8:51 AM, Discodevon said:

    What year is it? 

    First registered Jan 2019.... 2018 plate 

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    Needs to be changed about October 2026

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    I have 2021 year, 80000km, should I change the belt? complicated repair?

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