Timing Belt Replacement

• Is your car at 70,000 miles or more without a timing belt replacement?
• Did you know that, in certain cars, a timing belt failure can cause severe internal damage, including bent valves and valve guides?

The part of an internal combustion engine that controls the timing of the engine's valves, the timing belt is integral to the smooth and safe functioning of your vehicle. According to Yahoo! Autos, most belts should be changed after every 60,000 miles. In certain cars, practically all Nissans for example, a timing belt failure can cause severe internal damage, including bent valves and valve guides.

The majority of the cost of replacing a timing belt is due to the labor because of the location of the timing belt in the engine compartment. As you can see from the diagram, the water pump has a similar location. The water pump pushes engine coolant through your car's cooling system. That makes it a very important part to a functioning care. Rather than incur the labor charges to replace the water pump separately, we recommend you replace both at the same time. The additional cost to replace the water pump while replacing the timing belt, depending on make and model, is around $100-$200.

At Honest-1 Auto Care we have performed thousands of timing belt replacement on just about all makes and models, and we have the experience and training to replace yours too. We offer a wide range of timing belts for any budget, and our efficient replacement process lowers the cost to you even further!

So whether you need to replace your timing belt because it failed or you just want to make sure it doesn't, we can help.

For more information, give us a call and speak with an automotive professional today.