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Depending on the make and model of the vehicle, the timing belt should be replaced at a specific interval. It is critical that you keep the vehicle owner informed at the appropriate time.

In this article

1. Checking Timing Belt Interval From the Menu Bar
2. Checking Timing Belt Interval From the Vehicle Reminder Dates Section
3. Manual Selection of Timing Belt Interval from Autodata

Checking Timing Belt Interval from the Menu Bar

To check the timing belt interval from the menu bar:

1. In the menu bar, select Lookup. and click the Timing Belt Interval action.

   

2. When the pop-up window opens, confirm the vehicle details by clicking Yes. If the details don’t match, click No and re-enter the correct details in the document.

   

3. The following information is displayed in the pop-up Timing Belt Intervals information box:
   • Timing belt interval in Miles or Months - This is based on the manufacturer’s specifications, which were obtained from the Autodata.
   • Current mileage of the vehicle (miles) - The mileage on the vehicle at the time of booking, as indicated on the document.
   • Current age of the vehicle (months) - The age of the vehicle at the time of booking.
   • Average miles per year - This is calculated by dividing the vehicle’s current mileage by its current age.
   • Next recommended timing belt change date (in miles) - Based on the manufacturer’s recommended timing belt change interval in miles.
   • Next Suggested Timing Belt Change Date (in Months) - Based on the manufacturer’s recommended timing belt change interval in months.

   

4. Choose your preferred date from the suggested timing belt change dates in miles or months, and then click OK. The selected date is added into the Timing Belt Due Date field in the vehicle reminder dates section.

   

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Checking Timing Belt Interval from the Vehicle Reminder Dates Section

The timing belt interval information box is also accessible via the vehicle reminder dates section:

1. In the document, navigate to the FastTab titled Vehicle Reminder Dates.
2. Select the Timing Interval Lookup link above the Timing Belt Due Date field.

3. The timing belt information box appears.

   

Note

The timing belt interval feature is available for Jobsheets, Estimates, Vehicle Inspection Estimates, and the Vehicle Card.

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Manual Selection of Timing Belt Interval from Autodata

Manual selection can be used to get data from Autodata for any vehicle and is not specific to any market. To view and add the data using manual selection:

1. If the vehicle registration is not automatically detected, a pop-up window will appear. Select Other and then click OK to choose the vehicle make and model from Autodata.

   

2. In the window that opens, search for the Model of the vehicle and click on the Description to select it.

   

3. After that, you should select the Vehicle Type based on the Engine Code of the vehicle in the next window that opens.

   

4. Then, select the appropriate option depending on the VIN of the vehicle.

   

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