Hi Oldsmobile Guys!

I just registered myself as a new member and hope that this forum will help me to clarify some Aurora’s technical issues.

My first question is about Aurora 2001 (engine is a North Star V6 3.5L) Timing Belt. There is no information provided in the user’s manual and only after my brother-in-law Audi’s Timing Belt failed and caused a huge engine damage (he paid almost CAN $4,5K) I am very troubled with this matter. My car’s mileage is more than 80 thousand miles.

My question is: When I should change the Timing Belt and is there a good website regarding this maintenance info?

Thank You for any help,
Donald.

Welcome to the site.

There is no timing belt, it's a timing chain and it should last for at least another 80k, there's no routine service interval to change it.

Also, NorthStar is a Cadillac V8 engine. The 3.5L V6 has the nickname of ShortStar because it was derived from the NorthStar engine.

TOC Admin
Brando

Brando,

Thank You for clarifying.

After I did post my question, I googled engines and discovered that You absolutelly right. My brother-in-law is really mad on Audi's engines and me - quite proud for my Aurora !

Have a nice day, Brando.

Donald.