4 Reasons Your Car Needs Timing Belt Replacement
Your car's engine wouldn't run without the timing belt that keeps everything on time. In order for the engine's valves to open and close at the proper time, it is their task to coordinate the rotational system of the camshaft with that of the crankshaft.
In the engine, these auto parts are susceptible to immense pressure. As a result, replacing the timing belt is an eventual need for each vehicle that uses one. The engine will not operate normally if the timing belt is damaged or not in good condition.
While there are certain indicators that can help you determine if your timing belt needs to be replaced, remember that prevention is the key to effective automobile maintenance because there are no sure signs that a worn belt is near to breaking.
The following are five warning signs that may indicate that your timing belt needs to be replaced.
Engine Misfires
The camshaft and crankshaft are driven by a set of pulleys using a timing belt system. The teeth used are designed to grasp and move easily, but a worn timing belt can provide an annoying clicking or ticking noise whenever the belt passes over a moving part of the engine.
Exhaust Smoke After Starting The Car
Unburned gasoline from an improperly mixed fuel causes the belt to strain and wear, which in turn affects the catalyst. All the unburned gas leaves the engine through the exhaust.
Black smoke from the exhaust pipe and a clicking noise while starting the engine are both signs of a poor fuel mixture, which might be caused by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, a damaged timing belt.
Difficulty Starting The Engine
Because of its connection to the pulleys that spin the crankshaft, a timing belt directly affects how quickly an engine can be started. When the belt slips on the camshaft drive, the cylinders in the engine open and close at the incorrect intervals.
As we've learned, the engine's ignition is delayed when the timing belt skips teeth due to wear or stretch. Furthermore, the engine's timing is thrown off because of belt jumps or slips.
Voltage Drop
High elongation is a sign of belt damage that has gone big. As a result, the belt's deflection force will decrease due to the reduction of tension. Eventually, the belt will slip or even fall off while the engine is running.
If the belt slips or skips, the engine will be out of rhythm, which might cause damage due to a piston colliding with the camshaft.
Conclusion
Timing belts are powerful and extremely effective, but they can't function reliably forever when subjected to extreme heat and pressure. However, the majority of drivers fail to remember that timing belts require routine replacement.
If you have noticed any of the above signs, you should take your car to the garage as soon as possible. At Euro Car Doctor, we have ASE-certified technicians that will replace your car’s timing belt.