A properly functioning belt ensures valves and pistons move in

Checking the belt beforehand reduces the chances of roadside breakdowns

Cars are expensive — routine timing belt inspections help maintain

A worn or stretched belt can cause rough running, loss

Timing belts often fail without noise or visual symptoms. Regular

Wet belts depend on clean oil. If oil is contaminated

Some belts last 60,000 miles, others 150,000 miles. Checking helps

Even if they look fine, rubber belts degrade with age,

Replacing a belt is far cheaper than replacing bent valves,

If a timing belt or wet belt snaps, it can