Posted on 12/20/2021
Your vehicle consists of hundreds of parts (thousands if you include the little nuts and bolts). The timing belt is one of those indisposable parts for many different functions of your car. It plays a vital role by helping the camshaft and crankshaft move in sync and regulating the engine valves and pistons. Over time, this rubbery component will wear down and can snap and break if you don't replace it on time. When this happens, it can cause your engine to fail. It is highly recommended that your timing belt be replaced before leading to this kind of catastrophe. On average, most cars can drive up to 100,000 miles with no problems before requiring a timing belt replacement. While this may be true for most cases, you will want to read your owner's manual to determine when you need a timing belt replacement. Other than the indicated mile mark, you can look for the warning signs of an aging timing belt: Car start problems A ticking sound coming from unde ... read more