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How Often Should You Replace Your Timing Belt?

Timing belts themselves are relatively inexpensive but can easily cause thousands of dollars of damage if they break while the engine is running. Engines come in two configurations: Interference and ...
Tampa Bay Times

LET A PRO REPLACE TIMING BELT

Q:I have a 2002 Hyundai Elantra with 97,000 miles. During the state inspection, the mechanic told me that I will soon need to replace my timing chain. He also said that the hose running from the pump ...
Orlando Sentinel

BITE THE BULLET AND REPLACE TIMING BELT

Question: I have a 2000 Volkswagen Jetta with the TDI diesel engine. The owners manual suggests having the timing belt changed every 60,000 miles. This costs about $500 to $600. My question is: Will a ...