When to replace your timing belt

by Joe Symmes

"What do you mean I need to replace my timing belt? I didn't know my belt timed anything!" "Ma'am, your timing belt is the device that controls when your valves open and close according to the position of the crank ...read more

by Louis Albornoz

You should replace your timing belt upon reaching the mileage interval specified by your vehicle manufacturer. For most vehicles, this is usually between 60,000 and 75,000 miles. The exact mileage at which you should re...read more

by Krystle Hernandez

Timing belts are usually flat, rubber belts with teeth. If a timing belt fails, the cause is usually attributed to stripped teeth; however, this will result in a non-functioning engine, so replacement is crucial. In the...read more

by Sket Devins

From my own personal experience, the timing belt is probably the single most overlooked maintenance item in the modern internal combustion engine. You can't see it, so you cannot make the determination that it needs to be...read more

by John O'Grady

That's right approx 60,000 to 75,000 miles is recommended in most cases for timing belt replacement.Replace the timing belt tensioner at the same time.The interference engine is the most common meaning if the belt breaks w...read more

by Richard Serra

The average recommendation is about 60,000 to 75,000 miles for replacing. This is based on averages of know failures. Since it's not visible, you'll have to understand that the belt is crucial for engine performance as we...read more