The timing belt is a crucial part of your vehicles engine, it can also be known as a cam-belt and depending on what vehicle you are driving you may have timing chain instead. Your timing belt is responsible for synchronising your engines camshaft rotation with the valves, ensuring that they open and close at the precise moment required for each cylinders intake and exhaust strokes. If this timing is not correct, the pistons could hit the valves, causing damage to your engine.

Timing belt replacement

Your timing belt is extremely important in ensuring your vehicle is operating correctly and not causing any damage to your engine, so it is also extremely important to make sure that it is replaced within the recommended timeframes, or at any sign of wear and tear. The recommended replacement time can vary depending on the vehicle that you have, but can range anywhere from every 90,000kms to 150,000kms. It is important to follow the recommended guidelines for your vehicle, or the advice of one of our expert mechanics. The professionals at Auto Studio can assess your timing belt, so if you have any concerns book in and one of our friendly team can take a look for you.

Signs that it is time to replace your timing belt

It is unlikely that wear and tear will be visible to the untrained eye, but there are some common symptoms that can give you an idea that it might be time to have your timing belt checked or replaced. If you have noticed any ticking noises coming from your engine or trouble starting your car, experienced misfires, or seen any oil leaks then it could be signs of a problem with your timing belt. If your belt snaps, it can cause major engine damage, so it is extremely important not to delay a replacement if needed.

The team at Auto Studio in Adelaide are specialists in European cars. If you have any concerns about your timing belt, or anything else with your car, please get in touch so we can ensure that you are driving a safe and reliable vehicle.