Are there timing belts on 4 cylinder cars?
Usually, timing belts only exist on smaller 4 cylinder engines while V6’s and V8’s had timing chains. Maybe I’m just showing my age.
How do you change the timing belt on a Kia Sorento?
To change the Timing belt you have to take the accesory belts and brackets in the front of the engine to reach the timing belt. The lowermost one is the crankshaft pulley, which has a bolt recall (03 sorento). If this bolt breaks, KIA will also give you a new engine because it is easier than to fix it. At least that is what the rep told me.
When is it time to replace your car belt?
When inspecting the belts look for signs of cracking, missing ribbing, marring, striping, general brittleness or uneven wear. If you see any of these signs it means that it is time to replace them with a fresh belt.
Do you need to replace the belt tensioner on a car?
A/C: One expendable part of the system is the A/C compressor clutch. Like a clutch between the engine and transmission, it can wear out and slip. Most vehicles have an inspection procedure and specification for the clutch. Belt Tensioner: If a vehicle has made it this far, the belt tensioner might need to be replaced, along with the belt.
How often should you change the timing belt on a Honda Civic?
You should be getting a new timing belt every seven years. If the cost is too high, you might consider selling the car. replace immediately. I have a 2000 Civic with 233k miles. Runs like a champ. Chain was not introduced until 2006 MY
What’s the average life of a timing belt?
Depending on what schedule you may read, including information distributed by the manufacturers themselves, the average life span of a timing belt is between 60,000 and 105,000 miles or after 7 to 10 years regardless of mileage. Most manufacturers state that going more than 80,000 to 90,000 miles on the original belt is flirting with danger.
When do you delay timing belt replacement by 7 years?
When you delay timing belt replacement by at least 7 years, your car is NOT “well-maintained”. So, to answer the OP’s question, not only are you tempting fate, but you are also ignoring very clearly-stated advice from the folks who designed and manufactured your car.
When to replace timing belt on Toyota Camry?
On average you can expect a timing belt to last 60,000 miles to 100,000 miles. This will change based on the make, model, and year of your vehicle. Every manufacturer has their specific recommended years or mileage to replace the belt. For instance, Toyota recommends that the Camry replace their timing belts after 60,000 miles.