Posted on 12/30/2022
When you bring your car to our shop for service, one of our techs may ask if you want to have your timing belt inspected. You might ponder the question because far too many people forget about their timing belt, let alone when to replace it. Today, we will discuss what the timing belt is, why it is important to inspect/replace it, what kind of warning signs it may display when it goes bad, and more! The timing belt is an essential engine component that ensures the rotation of the camshaft and crankshaft is synchronized for the opening and closing of your engine valves. In simple terms, it ensures the proper amount of air and fuel gets burned at the right time. The belt is made of rubber, which is capable of drying out, cracking, fraying, and breaking as you put more miles on your vehicle. A timing belt breakage is something that you never want to deal with as a driver. First off, it is bad because your car won’t be able to start (at all). Furthermore, It can cause your pistons ... read more