When to replace the VW Phaeton timing belt

The VW (Volkswagen) Phaeton is Volkswagen's top model produced between 2002 and 2015. This model is available with both petrol and diesel engines. Below is an overview of the timing belt replacement intervals. If you don't know which engine your car has, you can enter the license plate number below.

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Petrol variants manufactured between 2002 and 2015

• VW Phaeton 3.2 V6 177 kW = Timing chain, check and replace if necessary after 10 years.
• VW Phaeton 3.6 V6 206 kW = Timing chain, check and replace if necessary after 10 years.
• VW Phaeton 4.2 V8 246 kW = 120 000 Kilometres. Do not specify maximum number of years.
• VW Phaeton 6.0 W12 309 and 331 kW = Timing chain, check and replace if necessary after 10 years.

Diesel Variants produced between 2002 and 2015

• VW Phaeton 3.0 TDI all variants = Timing chain, check and replace if necessary after 10 years.
  
• VW Phaeton 5.0 V10 TDI 230 kW = Gear drive. Consult your garage.