A cars timing belt is a critical piece of equipment that helps keep your pistons and valves from colliding, and also allows your valves to open or close at the right time. This important piece of equipment is only made of a hard rubber, and because of that can break down and split. If you notice any damage to your timing belt it is best to bring it into Fred Beans Ford of Mechanicsburg in Mechanicsburg, PA for a replacement right away.
Pieces of rubber, cracks, or separation in the belt itself are all signs of wear and indicators a belt needs replaced. You may also hear a loud, high pitched squeal when you first start your vehicle that goes away after a few seconds. As long as you replace your belt shortly after noticing any of these signs your engine should not suffer any damage.
Waiting until your timing belt fully breaks is a great way to damage your engine severely. Without a timing belt, your pistons and valves will be out of time with each other and could collide. Make sure you bring your vehicle in for service at Fred Beans Ford of Mechanicsburg at the first sign of timing belt wear.
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