Expert Timing Belt Services

Timing belt replacement isn't just a good idea – it's crucial for the safety and reliability of your engine.

Your engine's timing belt works in rhythm with the crankshaft and camshaft to open and close the exhaust valves. These valves must open and close precisely at the right timing in order for the engine to run properly.

The timing belt is made out of rubber and is subject to wear and tear due to mechanical and environmental conditions. The environment of the engine is quite hostile: temperatures under the hood in excess of 500 degrees; the presence of corrosive fluids such as oil, hydraulic fluids and battery acid; and mechanical hazards in the form of metal and hard plastics — all these factors make the path the timing belt must travel perilous to say the least. It is extremely important to periodically check the wear of such an important and vulnerable part of your automobile and have it replaced every 5 years or 60,000 miles (depending on manufacturer recommendations).

Having your timing belt replaced every 5 years or 60,000 miles will help prevent the belt from breaking and causing severe damage and even failure of your engine and/or its components. If your vehicle driving conditions are mainly in dusty, dirty areas and include extended idling and/or stop and go driving, the timing belt should be replaced based on time since the belt is spinning and wearing but no miles are being added.

RISKS: What will happen if I don't get this service done?
If this important service is not done every 5 years or 60,000 miles, you may experience:
• Timing belt breakage and failure without warning
• Sudden engine shutdown
• Serious to catastrophic damage to pistons and valves
• Complete engine failure