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Timing belt DAYCO or OEM Audi
Get Dayco. They are made in Italy anyway and from the dayco "HT" material.
I have them in my 2v no issues
Pros: no issues
That’s what I paid to have the timing belt done on my Audi A4 at an Audi independent shop.
Pros: done at independent shop
Vehicle:
Audi A4
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
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
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
Vote 1, for Dayco Timing belts
Pros: recommended
Febi Bilstein Aufkleber,die Original Volvo Riemen werden von Dayco gefertigt.
Pros: null
Cons: null
Vehicle:
Volvo
Dayco isn’t original meaning someone’s changed it before. Cracks mean way too long ago. Don’t chance it
Cons: cracks mean way too long
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
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 OEM Audi?
If choosing timing belt across many manufacturers, check the part ranking. If your choice is down to two brands, the PartReview part comparisons help.
We compare timing belt across these categories:
- PR Score.
- Overall ranking.
- Vote balance.
- Average rating.
- Number of reviews.
- Feature ratings.
- Car owners’ choice.
Which timing belt are better — OEM Audi or DAYCO?
In March 2026 on PartReview, timing belt OEM Audi were overall better than DAYCO.
- DAYCO received a PR Score of 73 out of 100, and OEM Audi scored 83 points.
- DAYCO ranked 10 in the overall ranking, and OEM Audi ranked 8.
- The average rating is higher for OEM Audi (4) than for DAYCO (3.7).
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Timing belt OEM Audi have better feature ratings than DAYCO:
- Visible wear - owners believe, that by this property DAYCO does not differ from OEM Audi.
- Starting - drivers claim, that this property for OEM Audi is outperforms DAYCO.
Which timing belt are more popular — DAYCO or OEM Audi?
Timing belt DAYCO and OEM Audi were equally popular according to data in March 2026.
By vote balance, timing belt OEM Audi surpassed DAYCO:
- For DAYCO, the ratio of positive (28) to negative (10) votes is 18 votes.
- For OEM Audi, the ratio of positive (26) to negative (5) votes is 21 vote.
By number of reviews, timing belt DAYCO surpassed OEM Audi:
- For timing belt DAYCO there are 12 reviews: 8 positive, 2 neutral, 2 negative.
- For timing belt OEM Audi there are 10 reviews: 8 positive, 1 neutral, 1 negative.
Which timing belt do car owners prefer — DAYCO or OEM Audi?
In March 2026, according to PartReview, timing belt OEM Audi led more car-specific ratings than DAYCO:
OEM Audi are chosen by owners of cars such as: Audi A4, and others.
Timing belt DAYCO have not yet taken leading positions in car-specific ratings. You can help by adding a review and specifying your car.
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