2025-01-15 · 5 min read
Proton Persona Timing Belt or Chain Malaysia
Proton Persona (2016+) 1.6L VVT: timing CHAIN — no replacement needed. Change engine oil every 5,000–10,000 km with 5W-30 to protect the chain. Old Persona CM (2007–2012) 1.6L CamPro: timing BELT every 60,000 km. Check your year model.
Persona 1.6L CAMPRO: timing belt at 60,000 km. Interference engine — belt snap = bent valves ( repair). Replace belt + tensioner + water pump together. Never skip or delay this service.