State Street Auto Service
State Street Auto Service offers timing belt replacement near Ann Arbor, MI. Because timing belts are critical to keeping your engine running smoothly and efficiently, they should be replaced approximately every 60,000 miles. Newer hybrid vehicles may have timing belts that last up to 100,000 miles.
At what mileage should a timing belt be replaced?
Timing belts usually need to be replaced between 40,000 and 100,000 miles. Timing belt life varies greatly and depends on the vehicle manufacturer's recommendation. If you are unsure when your vehicle's timing belt should be replaced, we can check the manufacturer's recommended timing belt replacement schedule.
Timing belt replacement is a critical maintenance service. If the belt breaks, the engine will be seriously damaged. Most modern automobile engines have an interference fit design, and internal engine parts will collide if the timing belt breaks.
If you don't know when your timing belt was last replaced, we suggest the belt be replaced around every four or five years. If you have no vehicle service history the belt condition can be inspected on some vehicles.
Why are timing belts so expensive to replace?
Timing belt replacement is labor-intensive, making it an expensive maintenance service. To access the timing belt, the front of the engine must be disassembled, which requires significant time and effort by a highly skilled technician.
What causes timing chain wear?
- Age: The synthetic materials the belt is manufactured from deteriorate with time.
- Vehicle use: The more the vehicle is driven, the greater the wear on the timing belt.
- Oil leaks: oil contamination shortens timing belt life. Camshaft seal leaks and valve cover leaks can shorten timing belt life.
Will I notice a difference with a new timing belt?
After installing a new timing belt, you will not notice a difference in your vehicle's performance. A new timing belt is a maintenance item, not a performance-improving repair.
How much does it cost to get a timing belt replaced?
Timing belt replacement cost depends on the type of vehicle, engine type, and vehicle options. The timing belt itself is not an expensive part. Most vehicles also require the water pump and belt tensioner to be replaced at the same time as the belt, and this is a good value since these parts are designed to have the same life.
Our service advisors can provide a timing belt replacement cost estimate, or contact us at 734-761-8006.
Having State Street Auto Service work on your vehicle in NO way limits or restricts your new car warranty. All that is important to protect your warranty is that you service your vehicle. By law, having your vehicle serviced by the dealer is not required.
Magnuson-Moss Act of 1975 - Federal Law Prohibits any auto dealer from implying or denying routine warranty service because scheduled routine maintenance was performed at an independent facility. Title 15 Chapter 50 sections 2301-2312 US Federal Code.