Timing belt replacement in Sacramento — before it breaks
On many engines a snapped timing belt means bent valves and a rebuild. Replacing it on schedule — usually somewhere between 60,000 and 100,000 miles depending on the manufacturer — is one of the best-value jobs you can do on a car.
What's included
- Timing belt replacement
- Water pump, tensioner and idler pulleys while we're in there
- Cam and crank seals
- Serpentine belt
Belt or chain?
Many newer engines use a timing chain, which normally lasts the life of the engine. If you’re not sure which you have, call with the year, make and engine and we’ll tell you in a minute.
Timing belt replacement questions
When should the timing belt be replaced?
Check your owner's manual — most are 60k to 100k miles or 7 to 10 years. If you don't know when it was last done on a used car, assume it's due.
Why replace the water pump at the same time?
It's driven by the same belt and buried behind it. Doing both at once saves you the labor of going back in later.
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