Be sure to replace the timing belt at the mileage interval recommended by the vehicle manufacturer. Every manufacturer is different, but under normal circumstances, the timing belt needs to be replaced every 60,000–100,000 miles. You can find recommended intervals for your specific vehicle in your owner’s manual.
Since the timing belt is made of rubber, it will wear out and eventually break over time. In the event of a failure, the engine will stop running or the components will be out of sync, thus damaging the engine.
Failure to pay attention to replacing the timing belt at the recommended time may cause engine failure, damaged or bent valves, damage to cylinder heads or camshafts, and damage to pistons and cylinder walls. In this case, you can’t think: ‘if it’s not broken, don’t fix it. ’Replace the timing belt according to the manufacturer’s maintenance schedule to avoid thousands of dollars in repairs or engine replacement costs.
8 signs that it is time to replace the timing belt
Usually, there is no warning sign before the timing belt breaks. But the following are some possible indicators, it may be time to replace the timing belt:
Engine power reduction
overheat
Vibrate or shake
The vehicle can not be started
Screaming or rubbing from the belt
The ticking sound of the engine
Oil spill
Check engine light
During the maintenance of your vehicle, we also recommend that you replace the water pump. Water pumps usually have a similar service life and are easy to use when the timing belt is disconnected. In this way, you can save labor costs.
