When to replace the Alfa Romeo 159 timing belt

The Alfa Romeo 159 is the larger successor to the 156. The model was produced between 2005 and 2013. This model was available with both petrol and diesel engines. Below is an overview of the timing belt replacement intervals since 2005. If you don't know which engine your car has, you can enter the license plate number below.

Petrol variants produced between 2005 and 2013

  • Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTS 118 kW = Timing chain. Check and replace if necessary after 10 years. 
  • Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 103 kW = 140 000 kilometres or after a maximum of 5 years. Under heavy load, 4 years are prescribed. 
  • Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBI 147 kW = 105 000 kilometres or after a maximum of 5 years. Under heavy load, 4 years are prescribed. 
  • Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 136 kW = Timing chain. Check and replace if necessary after 10 years. 
  • Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS 191 kW = Timing chain. Check and replace if necessary after 10 years. 

Diesel Variants manufactured between 2005 and 2013

  • Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM all variants = 140 000 kilometres or after a maximum of 5 years. Under heavy load, 4 years are prescribed. 
  • Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM all variants = 140 000 kilometres or after a maximum of 5 years. Under heavy load, 4 years are prescribed. 
  • Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 147 and 154 kW = 140 000 kilometres or after a maximum of 5 years. Under heavy load, 4 years are prescribed. 
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