holden cruze timing belt or chain

Short answer: it depends on the engine under your Holden Cruze’s bonnet. The 1.4-litre turbo petrol (A14NET) uses a timing chain. The 1.8-litre petrol (F18D4/A18XER) and the 2.0-litre diesel (VCDi/2.0 CDTi) use timing belts. Belts are consumables, so budget a change roughly every 90,000–150,000 km or 5–7 years (check your service book for the exact interval), plus a water pump while you’re in there; chains should last the life of the engine but will complain if oil changes are neglected. If you’re still unsure, grab the VIN/engine code and ask a dealer or an independent who actually owns a torque wrench.