Pequannock Auto Repair

A part of preventative maintenance is the regular inspection of your vehicle’s belts. The timing belt is a belt next to the engine that needs to be maintained in good condition to keep your car running smoothly. You should always replace this belt before it breaks.    The timing belt has a toothed texture. In some cars, it is in a chain form. Both timing belts and timing chains allow the perfect synchronization of the crankshaft and camshaft. The timing belt times the opening and closing of engine valves and prevents the piston from striking the valves.    Rubber belts and chains aren’t resistant to breaking forever. Over time, they can become worn, loose, and eventually break. If you fail to replace the timing belt before it breaks, the engine can fail completely. And your car will not run without a timing belt.    When the timing belt breaks, you may hear the piston and valves striking each other. Depending on how severe the damages are ... read more