Timing belt DAYCO or Contitech

DAYCO Timing belt

I got my kit from MetalMan Parts. Dayco timing belt, Continental serpentine belt, Litens tensioner, INA rollers, Graf metal pump and all the recommended hardware \ud83d\udc4d

Pros: recommended hardware
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DAYCO Timing belt
RiggedRearend
  • Visible wear:
Rating 5.0

Der erste Zahnriemen war 28 Jahre alt und hatte 105.000 km gelaufen. Beim Abnehmen merkte man, dass er merkwürdig elastisch war und die Zähne wie Gummi, aber er hat gehalten. Die Wasserpumpe und Rollen waren tadellos. Der ganze Kram war von DAYCO. Was für Qualität! Hat mir den Motor gerettet.

Pros: extrem lange Haltbarkeit, Motor gerettet
Cons: Riemen elastisch, Zähne wie Gummi
Mileage: 105000 km
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DAYCO Timing belt
stripe888
  • Visible wear:
Rating 5.0

La voiture de mon pote avait une courroie Dayco qui était en bon état à 65 000 + miles

Pros: bon état, longue durée
Mileage: 104607 km
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Contitech Timing belt
regquest
  • Visible wear:
Rating 3.0

crack is already visible in the first picture.. Heard it's best replace every 60K KM.. Also, there's a belt made by contitech that design specifically for peugeot/citron to withstand oil, and like what others have mention. Use the right and good quality oil.

Pros: good quality oil
Cons: crack is visible
Mileage: 60000 km
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DAYCO Timing belt

Wet belts dont like new fuel, and dont like low mileages... Found the below information which backs up what ive been saying for a long while, the ecoboost engines are fine...if they cover high mileages and oil is changed regularly.... Dayco, a leading belt manufacturer, has investigated the impact of ethanol and petrol contamination on its timing belts. Their research has indicated that the presence of fuel in the oil, especially due to short, low-speed drives, can overwhelm the oil’s additives and cause belt degradation. This means that the belts may fail before their expected lifespan, even if the belt itself is of high quality. The Importance of Proper Maintenance and Usage: To mitigate the risk of premature belt failure due to ethanol and petrol contamination, it’s crucial to maintain a vehicle properly. This includes avoiding short, low-speed journeys that can lead to fuel contamination of the oil. Regularly changing the oil and ensuring the oil filter is in good condition can help prevent fuel from entering the engine oil. If a vehicle is stored for extended periods, it’s advisable to use fuel stabilizer to prevent ethanol from separating and potentially damaging the fuel system, including the belt.

Pros: fine with high mileage
Cons: degrades with low mileage, sensitive to fuel
Vehicle: Ford
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DAYCO Timing belt
Darenpnw
  • Visible wear:
Rating 1.0

Be careful who you purchase from. I bought one a year or so ago everything was great but the timing belt itself broke. I got lucky and didn't bend any valves. Bought a Dayco belt and haven't had any problems.

Cons: timing belt broke
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Which timing belt to choose — DAYCO or Contitech?

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Comparison of timing belt DAYCO and Contitech
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  2. Overall ranking.
  3. Vote balance.
  4. Average rating.
  5. Number of reviews.
  6. Feature ratings.
  7. Car owners’ choice.

Which timing belt are better — Contitech or DAYCO?

In March 2026 on PartReview, timing belt Contitech were overall better than DAYCO.

  1. DAYCO received a PR Score of 73 out of 100, and Contitech scored 74 points.
  2. DAYCO ranked 10 in the overall ranking, and Contitech ranked 9.
  3. The average rating is higher for Contitech (3.9) than for DAYCO (3.7).
  4. Timing belt Contitech have better feature ratings than DAYCO:
    • Visible wear - owners believe, that this property for DAYCO is better than Contitech.
    • Starting - drivers claim, that this property for Contitech is outperforms DAYCO.
    • Noise - reviews suggest, that this property for Contitech is preferred to DAYCO.

Which timing belt are more popular — DAYCO or Contitech?

In March 2026 on PartReview, timing belt Contitech were overall more popular than DAYCO.

By vote balance, timing belt Contitech surpassed DAYCO:

  • For DAYCO, the ratio of positive (28) to negative (10) votes is 18 votes.
  • For Contitech, the ratio of positive (32) to negative (11) votes is 21 vote.

By number of reviews, timing belt Contitech surpassed DAYCO:

Which timing belt do car owners prefer — DAYCO or Contitech?

In March 2026, according to PartReview, timing belt DAYCO and Contitech have not taken top places in car-specific ratings. You can help by adding your review about these manufacturers.

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