What you need to know before doing a timing belt replacement
When should you replace the timing belt?
Each engine model has its own timing belt replacement schedule. To find out the schedule for your car check your owner’s manual. If no schedule is given then the general practice is to replace the timing belt every 60,000 miles or every 5 years.
If you just bought a car with high mileage and you don’t know if the timing belt has been replaced on schedule then it’s sensible to go ahead a replace the timing belt.
Can you look at the timing belt to check if it’s OK?
No! and here’s why. So you look at the timing belt – what will you see?