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Timing belt DAYCO or OEM Volvo
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
All I can say is that the belt in this picture is 1000x better and will probably last longer than any non Volvo OEM pieces of garbage you’d buy off the jungle sales app. Heck those might not even get you back home.
Pros: better than aftermarket parts
Cons: aftermarket parts are garbage
Vehicle:
Volvo
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
I bought the same 2012 S60 but a T5 for $5000 in August with 124k miles. It was a single owner vehicle with great maintenance records and my mechanic gave it a once over. I had to replace the timing belt and will probably need to replace the AC compressor next summer. I expect you'll need to do the timing belt too, and maybe some other things noted in the service manual, but even with $4k of work, you'll be well below your budget. I honestly smile every time I drive it, it's a blast.
Pros: blast to drive
Cons: replace timing belt
Vehicle:
Volvo S60
I have had to replace timing belts in two of my cars. One was a Volvo V40 and the other a Honda Accord.
Vehicle:
Volvo V40
Febi Bilstein Aufkleber,die Original Volvo Riemen werden von Dayco gefertigt.
Pros: null
Cons: null
Vehicle:
Volvo
As the title says, I changed my timing belt today. I replaced the timing belt, tensioner, idler pulley, serpentine belt, and serpentine belt tensioner. All replacement parts were OEM Volvo. There are two noteworthy cracks that go all the way across the belt and tiny cracks all over.
Pros: OEM Volvo parts
Cons: noteworthy cracks, tiny cracks
Vehicle:
Volvo V60
Mileage: 107000 km
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
Nako hindi na ako bibili ng Volvo! Sirain pala mga timing belt nun.
Cons: prone to breaking
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Which timing belt to choose — DAYCO or OEM Volvo?
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We compare timing belt across these categories:
- PR Score.
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Which timing belt are better — OEM Volvo or DAYCO?
In March 2026 on PartReview, timing belt DAYCO were overall better than OEM Volvo.
- DAYCO received a PR Score of 73 out of 100, and OEM Volvo scored 58 points.
- DAYCO ranked 10 in the overall ranking, and OEM Volvo ranked 11.
- The average rating is higher for DAYCO (3.7) than for OEM Volvo (3.3).
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Timing belt DAYCO have better feature ratings than OEM Volvo:
- Visible wear - owners believe, that this property for DAYCO is better than OEM Volvo.
- Noise - drivers claim, that this property for OEM Volvo is outperforms DAYCO.
- Starting - reviews suggest, that this property for OEM Volvo is preferred to DAYCO.
Which timing belt are more popular — DAYCO or OEM Volvo?
In March 2026 on PartReview, timing belt DAYCO were overall more popular than OEM Volvo.
By vote balance, timing belt DAYCO surpassed OEM Volvo:
- For DAYCO, the ratio of positive (28) to negative (10) votes is 18 votes.
- For OEM Volvo, the ratio of positive (20) to negative (14) votes is 6 votes.
By number of reviews, timing belt DAYCO surpassed OEM Volvo:
- For timing belt DAYCO there are 12 reviews: 8 positive, 2 neutral, 2 negative.
- For timing belt OEM Volvo there are 11 reviews: 6 positive, 1 neutral, 4 negative.
Which timing belt do car owners prefer — DAYCO or OEM Volvo?
In March 2026, according to PartReview, timing belt DAYCO and OEM Volvo have not taken top places in car-specific ratings. You can help by adding your review about these manufacturers.
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