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When Cambelt Need Changing?

James H. Sterling • • 6 min read
When Cambelt Need Changing?

When to replace the cam belt
It'll usually need to be replaced more than once over the course of a vehicle's lifetime. Manufacturers will usually recommend to replace your timing belt after a set number of years or miles. This could be anywhere from 40,000 to 100,000 miles or 4+ years.

How do I know if my cambelt needs replacing?

Visual Check

Another way to check whether your cambelt needs replacing, is to take a look at the belt itself. If it is becoming worn, the belt will appear to look glazed or glossy on the underside. This means the rubber is getting hard and will not provide the flexibility the belt needs.

Do Cambelts really need changing?

Unfortunately, there is no set time that cambelts need changing but most vehicle manufacturers will advise on either mileage or time, depending which comes first. ... Over time the cambelt will stretch which will cause the engine timing to become delayed.

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James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.