Does timing belt brand matter?

Does timing belt brand matter?

We’ll cut straight to the answer to the question we raised in the introduction: no, these belts are not interchangeable. Still it does matter which timing belt you pick. There’s a reason they have different product numbers and that’s because they are not 100% the same.

When to know if your timing belt needs to be replaced?

Between about 60,000 miles and 90,000 miles when your belt might still be good, and it might not still be good. If you notice any of these signs in your car, then you should probably get yourself to a mechanic so they can take a look and see if your belt needs to be replaced.

When to replace timing belt on Ford Focus?

If you have a Ford Focus you can expect to replace the timing belt between 60,000 miles and 90,000 miles. The manual for the Volkswagen Jetta says that you can keep your timing belt until 120,000 miles. According to the US Department of Transportation, the average driver in America travels 13500 miles per year.

When to replace timing belt on Volkswagen Jetta?

For instance, Toyota recommends that the Camry replace their timing belts after 60,000 miles. If you have a Ford Focus you can expect to replace the timing belt between 60,000 miles and 90,000 miles. The manual for the Volkswagen Jetta says that you can keep your timing belt until 120,000 miles.

Why did they use timing belts in the 50’s?

Now to all you guys from the 50’s and 60’s typically every engine had a timing chain. The upsides of chains were long life cycle, however the downsides were that they were noisy, had to be lubricated, and the materials used in their manufacture were expensive to produce and install. Enter the timing belt.

Can a timing belt last 200, 000 miles?

Other vehicles that have had long live timing belts include things like a Plymouth Voyager that topped 270,000 miles and a Chrysler LeBaron that got to 190,000 miles on the original timing belt. Hondas have been known to last for a while with timing belts up to 180,000 miles.

Why do timing belts need to be tensioned?

The beauty of timing belts are that they have self-tensioners that are made to keep the belt tension constant to prevent loss of power or worse yet to keep the engine from jumping time and ruining the engine. They have idler pulley’s that also keep the tension constant as the belts age and stretch.

When to replace timing belt on Ford car?

So, if Ford or Chevy says that their timing belt is only going to last you for 80,000 miles, you should really consider replacing it around 80,000 miles. It can prevent a lot of damage further down the road if you get it done when you’re supposed to.

Can a bad timing belt cause engine damage?

However, if the issue is due to the timing belt being broken, it may also result in other internal engine compartment damage. In many cases, the timing belt will break while the engine is running.