2006-07-07 03:57:16 · 9 answers · asked by me dummy u priceless 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Timing belts must be changed according to the manufacturer's schedule. This is typically 60,000 miles though it does vary. Check with the dealer if you don't have your owner's manual.
Do not depend upon visual inspection! Most timing belts at the limit of their service life will not show any significant wear especially to the untrained eye. It would have to be removed from the vehicle for a proper inspection anyway and given the relative low cost it should simply be replaced any time that it is removed.
Many engines will be severly damaged if the timing belt breaks. It is false economy to try to squeeze any extra life out of one.
2006-07-07 04:19:31 · answer #1 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A timing belt is a maintenance issue and is sometimes shown in the maintenance section of your owners manual. The industry standard is about 100,000 miles. The belt is a wear item just like a drive belt or brake pads, so it will wear out.
2006-07-07 04:18:34 · answer #2 · answered by Josh M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most car manufactures recomend replacing the timing belt every 60,000 miles. The only other reason to replace it prior to 60k is when it shows signs of wear and tear or irregular wear. You should also make it a point to have an experienced person perform the task because timing belts require lots of detail when reassembling.
2006-07-07 04:08:34 · answer #3 · answered by The big jukebox 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you're taking part in roulette in case you have a timing belt with an interference engine and additionally you do no longer substitute the belt. I owned a conventional technology Honda Odyssey, (which btw is a 4 cylinder and does have a timing belt), and ran it 240,000 miles devoid of ever changing the belt and have been given very fortunate. yet besides the fact that, i do no longer rigidity my vehicles perplexing in any respect and subsequently do no longer placed the forms of torque lots on engine factors that some human beings do who purely think of the gas pedal is an on-off swap with 2 positions.....Off and to the floor. heavily however, i could persist with your producers instructions in case you propose on conserving your vehicle.
2016-12-14 05:11:15 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on the vehicle, Make, Model & Year. Call the dealer and ask them what the recommended replacement mileage/time is. It will also be listed in the maintenance section of your owners manual if the vehicle is equipped with a timing belt.
2006-07-07 04:04:18 · answer #5 · answered by ubet426 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look up your car at www.rockauto.com and find the timing belt in the Engine section.
If under timing belts it says "interference engine" then your engine is one that will be damaged if the timing belt is allowed to break with the motor running.
2006-07-07 04:31:43 · answer #6 · answered by idaho98076 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It completely depends on the vehicle. Is it a timing belt or a chain? Call your dealership, they will tell you for free.
2006-07-07 04:00:16 · answer #7 · answered by Mike Hunt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not untill it starts to show wear. Usually they last 100,000 miles
2006-07-07 04:00:33 · answer #8 · answered by jlayton134 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when the cracks on it are straight across or it squeals.
2006-07-07 07:44:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋