Hi.
Completed the 45k service.
There is not much of the cam belt that can be observed via the oil filler. But the part that I could see looked to be smooth and I could identify any hairline cracks or other deterioration.
The VVT solenoid appeared to have clear filters on the gallery feeds. I assume that the middle ports are where the oil is supplied into. It was easy to access and remove, once I worked out how to unclip with loom.
Also I had already replaced the spark plugs 7,000km previously. I would not expect these to be at replacement stage in only that short period of service.
I have used Penrite Enviro+ C3 5W-30 oil and Ryco Z543 filter.
Completed the 45k service.
There is not much of the cam belt that can be observed via the oil filler. But the part that I could see looked to be smooth and I could identify any hairline cracks or other deterioration.
The VVT solenoid appeared to have clear filters on the gallery feeds. I assume that the middle ports are where the oil is supplied into. It was easy to access and remove, once I worked out how to unclip with loom.
Also I had already replaced the spark plugs 7,000km previously. I would not expect these to be at replacement stage in only that short period of service.
I have used Penrite Enviro+ C3 5W-30 oil and Ryco Z543 filter.