How often should the EA211 timing belt be replaced?

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DeAllison
07/29/25 7:50pm
ea211 timing belt should be replaced every 80,000 kilometers. The timing belt is an important part of the engine's valve system, ensuring the accuracy of intake and exhaust timing by connecting to the crankshaft and maintaining a specific transmission ratio. The use of a belt instead of gears for transmission is due to the belt's lower noise, minimal self-variation, and ease of compensation. The function of the timing belt is to maintain synchronous operation of the piston's stroke, the opening and closing of the valves, and the ignition sequence while the engine is running. Under the connection of the timing belt, these operations must always remain synchronized. The timing belt, through the engine's timing mechanism, ensures that each cylinder's piston reaches the top dead center precisely when the valves close and the spark plug ignites.
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