"Interference Engines" Could Be In Danger

SAN MARINO, Calif. - May 20, 2013 - PRLog -- Many car and truck owners today are cruising city streets and highways with a potentially major problem lurking beneath the hood. This problem is preventable if you take the time to have your vehicle's timing belt inspected and replaced if necessary. Without this belt, your vehicle probably isn't going to do much at all. Unlike other mechanical parts on a car or truck, the timing belt can go without any warning. Without a functioning timing belt, you may find yourself stranded in the middle of traffic or on the side of the freeway.

Timing belts are instrumental in coordinating precise movements that occur over and over inside internal combustion engines. In fact, this belt actually mechanically times the engine cycle of intake, then combustion, followed by power production, and finally exhaust. A timing belt breakdown is not detrimental unless your vehicle is equipped with an "interference engine". In this case, a timing belt failure could cause extreme damage as a valve and piston could collide. This type of damage will result in a big time repair bill. So how can you prevent this from happening? If you're not comfortable with inspecting the timing belt yourself, then take it down to your local repair shop and have a trained professional check it out for you. As a general rule of thumb, timing belts are usually due for replacement at around 60,000 to 100,000 miles. Just have a look at the vehicle owner's manual or talk to your service advisor to find out what the manufacturer suggests.
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Address: 1204 East Main Street
City/State: Santa Maria, CA
Zip Code: 93454
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