What mileage does a cam Cambelt change?
When to replace the cam belt Manufacturers will usually recommend to replace your timing belt after a set number of years or miles. This could be anywhere from 40,000 to 100,000 miles or 4+ years.
Does changing the Cambelt improve performance?
A broken cambelt may cause the fuel to not correctly enter the cylinder or escape through an open exhaust valve, which can lead to problems with your vehicle’s performance and economy. A cambelt change will increase the fuel efficiency of your vehicle and can dramatically improve your petrol mileage.
What happens if I don’t change my Cambelt?
If you don’t replace your cambelt / timing belt when it is due for changing, you run the risk of seriously damaging your car’s engine with the valves hitting the pistons. Once the cambelt breaks, your car will become undrivable. The amount of damage a snapped cambelt can cause depends on the type of engine you have.
How often should a Cambelt be changed?
every 40,000-60,000 miles
When you use your car, your cambelt will stretch and eventually break if it is not changed. It is recommended that you change your cambelt every 40,000-60,000 miles.
When do I need to change my cambelt?
This could range from 40,000 miles up to 100,000 miles, and from four years up to six years. The vehicle handbook will specify the change frequency, and a decent garage should let you know if a cambelt change is due when your get your car serviced.
What’s the first mileage on a cambelt?
The first mileage is the recommend manufacture replacement and the second mileage is what I would recommend from experience of seeing belts break.
How often should I replace my cambelt at Mr Clutch?
It is important to try to diarise cambelt replacement and to not exceed the recommended replacement times. Mr Clutch will be able to advise on the intervals at which your cambelt should be replaced and help you to budget for this. The cost of a cambelt replacement is incomparable to that of repair work when a cambelt fails.
Is the timing belt the same as the cam belt?
Whether your car has a timing belt or a timing chain depends on the make and model. For example, most BMW and Mercedes cars use cam chain engines. Check you vehicle handbook to find out whether your car has a belt or a chain. When to replace the cam belt