At how many kilometers should the timing belt be replaced?
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The timing belt should be replaced every 60,000 to 80,000 kilometers. The timing belt is a wear-and-tear component, and if it breaks, the camshaft will not operate in sync with the timing, which can lead to severe damage due to collisions between the valves and pistons. Therefore, it is crucial to replace the timing belt according to the mileage or time interval specified by the manufacturer. The timing belt is a critical part of the engine's valve train system, connecting to the crankshaft and maintaining precise timing for intake and exhaust valves through a specific gear ratio. The timing belt functions as a bridge, linking the timing gear on the engine cylinder head (upper connection) to the timing gear on the crankshaft (lower connection). The timing gear is connected to the camshaft, which has cams that interact with small rocker arms. The rocker arms generate pressure through the power transmitted by the timing belt, lifting the valves. When the intake valve is lifted, atomized gasoline enters the cylinder; when the exhaust valve is lifted, exhaust gases are expelled. When the camshaft's recessed section simultaneously contacts the rocker arms, both the intake and exhaust valves close, compression builds up, the distributor sparks, and combustion begins, generating power.
