Why is it better to check than to replace?
Life expectancy of the timing belt can greatly varies by many different factors other than mileage and age, it also greatly depends on driving habit, climate, engine operating temperature, contamination, storage and others. Manufacturer recommend replacement at a very conservative interval, the reason is fairly obvious, just one broken timing belt before recommended replacement interval is enough headache for the manufacturer. In order to avoid liability and damage to their reputation, automotive manufacturer recommend timing belt replacement interval that is way too early for most typical driving habit and operating condition.
It is best to have your timing belt accurately inspected and analyzed by the Timing Belt Inspector, in most cases immediate replacement will not be required. For extra peace of mind, warranty can be purchased, some vehicle may qualify for purchase up to 3 years or 60000km. Extend the timing belt service interval will save you big money and much inconvenience. Many timing belts fail shortly after replacement, because replacing timing belt is a fairly tricky and involved process. Many mechanics can make mistakes by not aligning the belt properly, over tension or under tension of the belt will cause premature failure. Over tensioned belt can cause the pulley to overheat and eventual fail, not tighten the nuts and bolt can also lead to timing belt failure as well. Improperly installed timing belt will not only affect the performance of the engine but cause premature belts and pulley failure. Even for the most experienced mechanic, mistake are often made,most mechanic does not follow proper torquing spec as it's originally installed at the factory.
Have your timing belt inspected will not only save you money but save much potential headache. For your extra peace of mind, extended warranty can be purchased for a fraction of the cost of the timing belt replacement.
It is best to have your timing belt accurately inspected and analyzed by the Timing Belt Inspector, in most cases immediate replacement will not be required. For extra peace of mind, warranty can be purchased, some vehicle may qualify for purchase up to 3 years or 60000km. Extend the timing belt service interval will save you big money and much inconvenience. Many timing belts fail shortly after replacement, because replacing timing belt is a fairly tricky and involved process. Many mechanics can make mistakes by not aligning the belt properly, over tension or under tension of the belt will cause premature failure. Over tensioned belt can cause the pulley to overheat and eventual fail, not tighten the nuts and bolt can also lead to timing belt failure as well. Improperly installed timing belt will not only affect the performance of the engine but cause premature belts and pulley failure. Even for the most experienced mechanic, mistake are often made,most mechanic does not follow proper torquing spec as it's originally installed at the factory.
Have your timing belt inspected will not only save you money but save much potential headache. For your extra peace of mind, extended warranty can be purchased for a fraction of the cost of the timing belt replacement.