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Duke's Automotive Tips from Allied Auto Works: Knowing When Your Timing Belt Should Be Replaced

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Duke here and today I have sirloin tips, no I mean automotive tips for you. My mind is always on steak though so excuse me on that little slip up.  Today's subject will be about when it is time to replace the timing belt.  So let's get barkin!

The timing belt in your engine controls the opening and closing of the intake and exhaust valves. Los Altos drivers need to replace it on a schedule to avoid failure.

Timing belts are very difficult to get to, requiring quite a bit of labor to access. Timing belt replacement is one of the more expensive maintenance services, but the cost at Allied Auto Works to correct an engine damaged by a broken timing belt is much, much more.

The timing belt has a tensioner to help maintain proper belt tension. The tensioner should be replaced along with the timing belt and any idler pulleys at the vehicle manufacturer’s specified service interval. Your Allied Auto Works service advisor can help you with the timing belt.

Give us a call.

I leave you with quote about giving advice for this week,

The only good thing to do with good advice is pass it on; it is never of any use to oneself. ~ Oscar Wilde

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Allied Auto Works
2073 Grant Road
Los Altos, CA 94024
6509687227
http://alliedautoworks.com

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