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Old 04-20-2010, 02:08 PM
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sorry for this dumb question! I have a 2006 530i reaching 50K, and do I need to change my timing belt or does the chain drive the shaft? Should I be concern? Thank you.
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No need for concern, your car has a chain not a belt
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No need for concern, your car has a chain not a belt
+1 chain is the word.
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