Timing belts wear out naturally over time and a worn or broken timing belt can cause very expensive engine damage. The timing belt should be replaced according to the manufacturer’s recommendations–usually every 100,000 km.

Replacing a timing belt is one of the most expensive routine maintenance items on your service schedule. That said, not replacing your timing belt can lead to some of the most expensive repairs you may ever have. Regular inspection is essential.

On some engines, the water pump is driven by the timing belt as opposed to the serpentine belt. In that case, it’s a good idea to replace the water pump at the same time as the timing belt and vice versa, since much of the same work has to be done for both these components. The same is true for the timing belt tensioner. It should be inspected and possibly replaced.

Your certified NAPA AUTOPRO technician can replace the timing belt according to extremely specific parameters and repair any engine damage.