Automotive Tips from Star Lube of Grove: A Broken or Damaged Timing Belt
September 1, 2024
The timing belt rotates the cam shafts which open and close the valves that allow air, fuel, and exhaust to flow through the engine as it powers your car when you drive around Grove.
An old timing belt can lose a “tooth” in the belt allowing it to slip. The engine could stop or misfire. Timing belt slips – or a broken timing belt – can be disastrous on some engines. In “interference” engines, open valves can get in the way of the piston when the timing belt breaks or slips. When that happens one or more valves can be bent requiring expensive engine repairs.
It is important for Grove drivers to replace their timing belts as recommended in their owner’s manual to avoid unnecessary breakdowns. Ask the team of professionals at Star Lube of Grove in Grove if it’s time for your timing belt to be replaced.
Star Lube of Grove
8707 US 59
Grove, Oklahoma 74333
918-786-5112
http://www.starlubegrove.com
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