It’s a question of how often, not if, based on the recommendations of the vehicle manufacturer or a mechanic who finds the belt is stretched or damaged. Some manufacturers recommend changing the ...

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QUESTION: I recently purchased a very used 1981 Ford Escort (stop laughing, it was only $150). I know that they are prone to valve-train meltdown. When mine does melt, can I install a later-model ...

For your engine to start, there has to be a perfect timing for every part, especially the engine valves. Depending on the car model, other parts have to move at the same time for the engine to start.

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We have a 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe that we bought new. It now has more than 100,000 kilometres on it. I am slightly concerned because I can’t find information anywhere on when the timing belt should be ...

CARS.COM — All cars have an accessory belt that drives features such as the alternator and air-conditioning compressor, and perhaps the water and power steering pumps. This belt is usually mounted ...

My daughter's Peugeot 208 is now six years old with 52,000 miles on the clock. It has a full service history. The official interval for changing the timing belt is 10 years/112,000 miles, whichever ...

Question: You recently told another reader to replace her Toyota’s timing belt at 60,000 miles. The owner’s manual for my 1989 Toyota Cressida (with 60,000 miles on it) does not require replacement ...