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TIMING BELT ESSENTIAL TO DRIVING
One Of The Most Critical
Yet Maintenance Sensitive Components Ever Used On Engines
The timing belt is one of the most critical yet maintenance sensitive components ever
used on automotive engines. Not all engines use a timing belt. If you don't know
whether your engine has a timing belt, you need to find out soon. On free-running
engines, timing belt failure will not cause engine problems other than a sudden stop and
an immediate safety issue.
On interference engines, major damage will occur if the belt breaks while driving.
Timing belt breakage on interference engines will allow the valves to hit the pistons
because the timing that normally keeps them apart is inactive.
When this happens it means one of two things: either a large repair bill or a whole
new engine.
Most manufacturers recommend timing belt replacement between 60,000 and 80,000 miles.
Call A Street Automotive, we will help you review the timing belt situation on your
vehicle. We're happy to answer your questions and we will competently fix any timing
belt problems.
We welcome your feedback on these features.
You can e-mail us at tech@astauto.com or contact us any of the old fashioned ways.
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