Your engine has multiple moving parts, and they all work in concert to provide you with the torque necessary for your wheels to go. A large part of this coordination is the timing belt, which connects two parts of the engine to make sure they run in sync. Timing belts can get old and even snap, which can cause lots of damage to your engine. At Oxmoor Mazda, we provide certified timing belt replacement so that you don’t risk damaging your engine.
The timing belt is a rubber belt with teeth on it that interfaces with both the camshaft and the crankshaft. The camshaft has discs of metal on it that open and shut the intake and exhaust valves on the engine, while the crankshaft controls the vertical movement of the pistons. Since the engine only works if the pistons go up and down at the right time relative to when the valves are opened and closed, the timing belt is necessary to keep everything moving in the right direction at the right time.
The timing belt is a belt that is between two engine components. It is completely different from the serpentine belt, which goes from the engine to multiple outside systems to distribute some of the engine’s torque. The serpentine belt uses the engine’s power to run the air conditioning, alternator, power steering, and other vital functions of the car. It gets its name from the way it snakes around the various parts and components of the car. A timing belt replacement has nothing to do with the serpentine belt.
It’s vital that your timing belt works how it should for your engine to properly function. If your timing belt slips, you could have a mismatch between when your pistons are moving and when the intake and exhaust valves are moving. This causes the engine to run poorly and can lead to damage to the valves. If the timing belt snaps, your engine will barely run, and damage to the engine is almost guaranteed, so it’s best to replace it before it starts giving you problems.
Our service center is the premier provider of timing belt replacement for Louisville, Middletown, Jeffersontown, Lyndon, St. Matthews, and the surrounding areas. We’ve been awarded dealer of the year for our excellent service to our customers, and we’re eager to show you just how good service can be for your car. You can trust our certified technicians with your vehicle, so set up your appointment today!
