Posted on 9/29/2022
It might not be something that you check every time you get ready to drive your car, but the timing belt is critically important. This is why you will want to know when it is time to replace the one in your vehicle. That being said, it is not always easy to know when the time comes to do that. Thankfully, there are some indications that your timing belt is beginning to pass its life expectancy. Continue reading to learn about some of these signs and how you know it is time to visit your local mechanic to get it taken care of. Warning Signs While most vehicles on the road today can now go more than 100,000 miles before the timing belt needs to be replaced, there are always exceptions to the rule. Here are some indications that your timing belt may be about to break. The engine fails to start - If your timing belt has snapped, your engine will not start. It is as simple as that. A strange noise is coming from under the hood - The timing belt is meant to help the valves and pistons su ... read more