| Do you notice that your car is beginning to show signs | | | | the belt is loose, a tooth or even more may be skipped |
| of wear and tear though the parts seem to be | | | | on the cam gear. This would reduce the engine |
| working just fine? Then one fine day, the car dies on | | | | performance of your car. |
| you and your mechanic advises you to change the | | | | A timing belt replacement may typically cost anywhere |
| timing belt. With regular maintenance, this could have | | | | between $250 and $750 depending on how much |
| been avoided. So, what is a timing belt and how much | | | | work is required to change the belt. Where there is a |
| would a replacement cost for the same? | | | | low cost of living, this replacement cost may be low |
| A timing belt is the only mechanism that keeps the | | | | due to low labour costs. Additional costs may be |
| camshaft and crankshaft of your vehicle in sync. | | | | incurred during the process because sometimes, other |
| Made of cogged reinforced rubber, the belt should be | | | | types of maintenance work may be required when |
| changed typically after every 60000 miles. This keeps | | | | changing the belt. For instance, the mechanic may |
| the belt replacement cost low and in order. | | | | advise changing the water pump alongside the timing |
| A timing belt replacement may only take a few | | | | belt. So, your costs will inevitably vary according to |
| minutes but it may take you longer to scour through | | | | time taken to replace the belt as well as if other |
| the hordes of wires and tubes before getting to the | | | | maintenance work is required for the car. When |
| belt. You need to be very careful when changing the | | | | looking to replace the belt, look for a reliable mechanic |
| belt so it may be best to seek the help of a mechanic | | | | and maintain your car regularly henceforth. |
| to ensure you do not mess up the car mechanisms. If | | | | |