How do you know if you need a timing belt change for your car i have a 96 toyota camary?
The car kind of shake when it is in idle so does it mean the timing belt is bad ??How do you know when to change your timing belt and where can i download the service manual for a 96 toyota camary le,can you change timing belt yourself?
How do you know if you need a timing belt change for your car i have a 96 toyota camary?
Unfortunately, Toyota only has their scheduled maintenance guides back to 1997 in the US. The 1997 passport to performance (scheduled maintenance guide) for the Camry might be your best bet.
http://smg.toyotapartsandservice.com/
All Camrys sold in the US from 1990-2001 have a timing belt, not a timing chain.
Toyota's FAQ: %26quot;Does my vehicle have a timing belt or a timing chain?%26quot;
http://www.toyota.com/help/faqs/service-鈥?/a>
For model year 1998 and older vehicles (such as yours), Toyota recommends inspecting the timing belt at the initial 60,000 mile or 4 year interval, and re-inspect at every 15,000 mile interval thereafter. But, since the costs for inspection is about the same as that of replacement, you should probably just change it at every 60,000 mile or 4 year interval.
Toyota's FAQ: %26quot;What maintenance is required on my timing belt?%26quot;
http://www.toyota.com/help/faqs/service-鈥?/a>
So, if it has been more than 4 years or 60,000 miles since you last had your timing belt changed, you should probably have it replaced.
As for whether or not you can change the timing belt yourself, that would depend on your mechanical aptitude... If you have to ask, then you probably should just take your car to a professional.
How do you know if you need a timing belt change for your car i have a 96 toyota camary?
Deer Park is right. If your car is idling funny, it won't be the timing belt that causes that. Get it tuned up. You should change your timing belt every 60,000 miles. That is the recommended service interval for the timing belt service. The service also includes replacing the water pump, seals, and other belts. Still the idle problem sounds like either you need a tuneup, fuel filter change, or fuel injection service.
well if you have no paper work for it. then open the hood and look at your engine. on the right side of the, or left if your standing in front looking at the engine. look at the side of the engine where the belts are. you will notice there is a plastic cover and where that cover meets the metal part of the engine, this is the timing cover. there should be a sticker on the top that says the milage when it was last replaced. and it is 100 000 kms or 62 500 miles. it should be replaced.
That sounds like an electrical problem ie: spark plugs, leads, distributor.
Your wasting your time and money if you are hoping to get rid of the shakes, by replacing your timing belt.
Maybe your belt needs to be changed regardless, but it wont affect the idling of the car what so ever.
You need a timing belt when it squeels.. You can do it yourself, but go to the mechanic for peice of mind? so you dont **** up the rest of your car.
Whats a 'Camary'?
I think it is every 75,000 miles.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Have a 2003 Lexus ES with 18K miles. Owners manual suggests changing timing belt due to age. Should I?
It is possible that the rubber has cracked due to age. The Toyota engine is not a valve-eater when the timing belt breaks, the car will just stop. (You can verify this with a quick call to Lexus or Toyota). Honda's eat the engine, but your car will just stop if the belt breaks. Many Toyota dealers will perform this if there is not a Lexus dealer nearby, and you will save $$ by going there. Myself, I would do it, just to be safe.
My Acura required a belt change at 105,000. I did it at that mileage exactly. The old belt looked like it had just come out of the box. However, at 210,000, I will do this again, because who knows? It could be ready to go, and I don't want to take the chance.
Nice cars should be kept nice!
Have a 2003 Lexus ES with 18K miles. Owners manual suggests changing timing belt due to age. Should I?
Don't pay any attention to the factory's recommendation. You can save a couple of hundred now and if the belt slips or breaks it won't cost more than a few thousand to repair the engine.
Have a 2003 Lexus ES with 18K miles. Owners manual suggests changing timing belt due to age. Should I?
Well it SHOULD be fine but i mean if it break your engine is basically shot so i'd do all the recommended maintenance just to insure your car runs its best and it will last longer.
18K miles is not very much. You should prob's do that at about 50kspanish name for boy software
My Acura required a belt change at 105,000. I did it at that mileage exactly. The old belt looked like it had just come out of the box. However, at 210,000, I will do this again, because who knows? It could be ready to go, and I don't want to take the chance.
Nice cars should be kept nice!
Have a 2003 Lexus ES with 18K miles. Owners manual suggests changing timing belt due to age. Should I?
Don't pay any attention to the factory's recommendation. You can save a couple of hundred now and if the belt slips or breaks it won't cost more than a few thousand to repair the engine.
Have a 2003 Lexus ES with 18K miles. Owners manual suggests changing timing belt due to age. Should I?
Well it SHOULD be fine but i mean if it break your engine is basically shot so i'd do all the recommended maintenance just to insure your car runs its best and it will last longer.
18K miles is not very much. You should prob's do that at about 50k
How critical is changing your timing belt?
the manufacturer says it should be changed at 80,000 miles. would you wait until it's torn or change it as soon as possible?
it's a nissan.
How critical is changing your timing belt?
Change it at the required intervals. If it breaks on you will driving it will severely damage the
motor and the repairs will cost a lot more than having the belt replaced at 80,000 miles.
How critical is changing your timing belt?
a timing belt can also deteriorate with age as well.If it tears/breaks, then there could be major engine damage?Change it before the due mileage, or at least when its due to be safe.Hope this helps
%26gt;%26quot;would you wait until it's torn%26quot;
You can't see if a timing belt is %26quot;torn%26quot;!
I don't think you understand what a timing belt is! If it gets stretched or %26quot;torn%26quot; (as you put it), your engine will not function properly or not at all. You'll end up creating a lot more problems.
There was a reason the manufacturer recommended this!
%26gt;%26quot;would you wait until it's torn%26quot;
You can't see if a timing belt is %26quot;torn%26quot;!
I don't think you understand what a timing belt is! If it gets stretched or %26quot;torn%26quot; (as you put it), your engine will not function properly or not at all. You'll end up creating a lot more problems.
There was a reason the manufacturer recommended this!
Timing belts can tear, and they usually do severe damage when they do. Some engines don't use a belt at all and instead use a chain, which is even more dangerous when it snaps.
If you wait until a timing chain breaks you can be in very serious trouble. They are under tension and do not snap cleanly, and will cause engine damage when they break. It is not unheard of for a timing chain to go through the bonnet (but admittedly rare).
The belt should be replaced at 80,000 miles. Since the timing chain governs how frequently your engine valves open, and thus determines whether your engine will work or not, they are critical.
It should be changed at the recommended interval. You don't mention the model or year, but almost all of Nissan's engines are an %26quot;interference%26quot; design. in which the valves have to be out of the way when the piston comes up or the valves get whacked. The timing belt is critical for that coordination. An interference engine suffers severe - sometimes fatal - damage if the timing belt fails. To tell if yours is one of those, look up the model, year, and engine (if there is more than one available) in the first source. If there is an asterisk after the entry the engine is an interference design. The saddest words in the english language are %26quot;if only....%26quot;
Even if the engine is %26quot;non-interference%26quot; it is less expensive to change the belt before it fails. That way the car doesn't have to be towed back for repair. Also, if it fails on the road you are going to be mighty late for wherever you are going at the time and will be without the car for at least a day (usually longer because the repair wasn't scheduled). The time it happened to me (I learned after that!) our family was headed out on vacation and we were hundreds of miles from home. No fun, but at least it was a non-interference engine. Better to be lucky than good, I guess.
By the way, many timing belt failures are not the type where it breaks in two, but where the teeth (it is a toothed belt) shear off. A visual inspection is not good enough to determine the condition of a timing belt. Some develop small cracks but many look just fine until their teeth fall off.
I don't wait that long. There is a very good chance that it will break before then. The car makers don't care because it will be out of warranty at 80000 miles and if it breaks they hope that a dealers shop gets the job. Well in fact they hope that it will be sold for scrap!
Lets face it you can't sell as many new cars if there are too many old ones on the road. So many car makers are recommending not changing the time belts till after the belt should have broken. They are also making it harder to do normal maintenance. Because they want the car off the road in seven years or less.
Michael hit it perfectly. Don't wait around on this repair, you can destroy the engine if it breaks.
Call around some shops and get some price quotes. We just had one done on a V6 Mitsubishi for $500 and that includes parts for belt and water pump replacement, which you should also find on your recommended list. I'd take that deal every time.
it's a nissan.
How critical is changing your timing belt?
Change it at the required intervals. If it breaks on you will driving it will severely damage the
motor and the repairs will cost a lot more than having the belt replaced at 80,000 miles.
How critical is changing your timing belt?
a timing belt can also deteriorate with age as well.If it tears/breaks, then there could be major engine damage?Change it before the due mileage, or at least when its due to be safe.Hope this helps
%26gt;%26quot;would you wait until it's torn%26quot;
You can't see if a timing belt is %26quot;torn%26quot;!
I don't think you understand what a timing belt is! If it gets stretched or %26quot;torn%26quot; (as you put it), your engine will not function properly or not at all. You'll end up creating a lot more problems.
There was a reason the manufacturer recommended this!
%26gt;%26quot;would you wait until it's torn%26quot;
You can't see if a timing belt is %26quot;torn%26quot;!
I don't think you understand what a timing belt is! If it gets stretched or %26quot;torn%26quot; (as you put it), your engine will not function properly or not at all. You'll end up creating a lot more problems.
There was a reason the manufacturer recommended this!
Timing belts can tear, and they usually do severe damage when they do. Some engines don't use a belt at all and instead use a chain, which is even more dangerous when it snaps.
If you wait until a timing chain breaks you can be in very serious trouble. They are under tension and do not snap cleanly, and will cause engine damage when they break. It is not unheard of for a timing chain to go through the bonnet (but admittedly rare).
The belt should be replaced at 80,000 miles. Since the timing chain governs how frequently your engine valves open, and thus determines whether your engine will work or not, they are critical.
It should be changed at the recommended interval. You don't mention the model or year, but almost all of Nissan's engines are an %26quot;interference%26quot; design. in which the valves have to be out of the way when the piston comes up or the valves get whacked. The timing belt is critical for that coordination. An interference engine suffers severe - sometimes fatal - damage if the timing belt fails. To tell if yours is one of those, look up the model, year, and engine (if there is more than one available) in the first source. If there is an asterisk after the entry the engine is an interference design. The saddest words in the english language are %26quot;if only....%26quot;
Even if the engine is %26quot;non-interference%26quot; it is less expensive to change the belt before it fails. That way the car doesn't have to be towed back for repair. Also, if it fails on the road you are going to be mighty late for wherever you are going at the time and will be without the car for at least a day (usually longer because the repair wasn't scheduled). The time it happened to me (I learned after that!) our family was headed out on vacation and we were hundreds of miles from home. No fun, but at least it was a non-interference engine. Better to be lucky than good, I guess.
By the way, many timing belt failures are not the type where it breaks in two, but where the teeth (it is a toothed belt) shear off. A visual inspection is not good enough to determine the condition of a timing belt. Some develop small cracks but many look just fine until their teeth fall off.
I don't wait that long. There is a very good chance that it will break before then. The car makers don't care because it will be out of warranty at 80000 miles and if it breaks they hope that a dealers shop gets the job. Well in fact they hope that it will be sold for scrap!
Lets face it you can't sell as many new cars if there are too many old ones on the road. So many car makers are recommending not changing the time belts till after the belt should have broken. They are also making it harder to do normal maintenance. Because they want the car off the road in seven years or less.
Michael hit it perfectly. Don't wait around on this repair, you can destroy the engine if it breaks.
Call around some shops and get some price quotes. We just had one done on a V6 Mitsubishi for $500 and that includes parts for belt and water pump replacement, which you should also find on your recommended list. I'd take that deal every time.
After changing the timing belt for a 2001 mazda 626 it would not start?
I set the mark acording to the specification
After changing the timing belt for a 2001 mazda 626 it would not start?
Timing belt can jump if tensioner is not adjusted properly,check timing marks again and see if belt is loose.
After changing the timing belt for a 2001 mazda 626 it would not start?
recheck it again, its pretty important,
there is a chance that you have it 180 degrees out, if in doubt, get someone who knows to check it out before any damage is done.
Was the vehicle running before changing the timing belt. That is an interference engine
After changing the timing belt for a 2001 mazda 626 it would not start?
Timing belt can jump if tensioner is not adjusted properly,check timing marks again and see if belt is loose.
After changing the timing belt for a 2001 mazda 626 it would not start?
recheck it again, its pretty important,
there is a chance that you have it 180 degrees out, if in doubt, get someone who knows to check it out before any damage is done.
Was the vehicle running before changing the timing belt. That is an interference engine
Have you ever noticed vibration after changing a timing belt on a toyota? It is a 93 Corolla. Causes?
I have just had a mechanic change the timing belt on my girl's 1993 toyota corolla hatch. It drives ok but it gets random vibration during deceleration. There is also a distinct noise made, like a low tapping sound, when the vibrations are occuring. Has anybody ever had this issue with a timing belt change before? I would like to know a bit of information before I go back and speak to the mechanic.. Thank you!!!!
Have you ever noticed vibration after changing a timing belt on a toyota? It is a 93 Corolla. Causes?
To change a timing belt on this Toyota, the central engine mount at the %26quot;front%26quot; of the motor needs to be removed. This means supporting the engine on a jack until the new belt is in place.
I'd just talk to the mechanic. Tell him what the problem is.
Possibly, some other engine mount could be faulty, given the age of the car.
Another possibility is the exhaust pipe/ system is now contacting the bodywork somewhere. This might explain the tapping.
Also check for separation of any heat shields on the exhaust manifold or pipes.
The belt change on this model is very easy. If something else was disturbed when doing the job, it is probably incidental (again considering then age of the car).
Vibration that occurs %26quot;especially during deceleration%26quot; certainly would make me suspect something like above.
Have you ever noticed vibration after changing a timing belt on a toyota? It is a 93 Corolla. Causes?
could be the timing belt tensioner or maybe they loosened a motor mount up to get to the timing belt and didnt tighten it. id go back politely and tell them what is going on and you want it fixed
Have you ever noticed vibration after changing a timing belt on a toyota? It is a 93 Corolla. Causes?
To change a timing belt on this Toyota, the central engine mount at the %26quot;front%26quot; of the motor needs to be removed. This means supporting the engine on a jack until the new belt is in place.
I'd just talk to the mechanic. Tell him what the problem is.
Possibly, some other engine mount could be faulty, given the age of the car.
Another possibility is the exhaust pipe/ system is now contacting the bodywork somewhere. This might explain the tapping.
Also check for separation of any heat shields on the exhaust manifold or pipes.
The belt change on this model is very easy. If something else was disturbed when doing the job, it is probably incidental (again considering then age of the car).
Vibration that occurs %26quot;especially during deceleration%26quot; certainly would make me suspect something like above.
Have you ever noticed vibration after changing a timing belt on a toyota? It is a 93 Corolla. Causes?
could be the timing belt tensioner or maybe they loosened a motor mount up to get to the timing belt and didnt tighten it. id go back politely and tell them what is going on and you want it fixed
Is it Mandatory to Change the Water Pump when changing the timing belt?
The pump itself isn't that expensive, its the labor for all the work getting to it. Just do it now and save yourself money later.
Is it Mandatory to Change the Water Pump when changing the timing belt?
No, but it's recommended.
Is it Mandatory to Change the Water Pump when changing the timing belt?
no its not mandatory I would definitly if the car has over 60k
No, but in many models htey have to remove it to get to the belt so they usually sugget replacing it.
if you have more than a hundred thousand miles on the vehicle it is recommended to change it since it will probably cost you almost the same amount in labor to replace it so you might as well change it
no but it would be a bad idea not too. if a shop is doing it they will probably charge the same rate to do it all over again if the pump goes 6 months later. if youre doing it yourself thats a huge pain in the *** to go through twice.
It is not mandatory but I would strongly recommend it becuase it is very common for water pumps to leak on accords after 100k miles, and once the timing and balance shaft belts are off it is only a few more bolts to change it. Most shops usually will charge between .3 and .5 hours extra to change it which is worth it because it is common for them to leak. The other thing I would recommend is going with an oem water pump. There are many cheap remanufactured pumps that often don't last very long, where the honda water pumps will, and their usually not that much more expensive either.
Is it Mandatory to Change the Water Pump when changing the timing belt?
No, but it's recommended.
Is it Mandatory to Change the Water Pump when changing the timing belt?
no its not mandatory I would definitly if the car has over 60k
No, but in many models htey have to remove it to get to the belt so they usually sugget replacing it.
if you have more than a hundred thousand miles on the vehicle it is recommended to change it since it will probably cost you almost the same amount in labor to replace it so you might as well change it
no but it would be a bad idea not too. if a shop is doing it they will probably charge the same rate to do it all over again if the pump goes 6 months later. if youre doing it yourself thats a huge pain in the *** to go through twice.
It is not mandatory but I would strongly recommend it becuase it is very common for water pumps to leak on accords after 100k miles, and once the timing and balance shaft belts are off it is only a few more bolts to change it. Most shops usually will charge between .3 and .5 hours extra to change it which is worth it because it is common for them to leak. The other thing I would recommend is going with an oem water pump. There are many cheap remanufactured pumps that often don't last very long, where the honda water pumps will, and their usually not that much more expensive either.
Friday, June 3, 2011
What do I need to buy for a major tune up and how many miles before changing your timing belt?
I have a 2000 Chevy Monte Carlo SS with 93k miles and I have not yet had maintenance done accept regular oil changes.|||Good list above. I just wanted to add that you don%26#039;t have a timing belt so that is not a concern. You have the 3800 series II V6 and none of those 3.8s, going back over 20 years, ever used a timing belt.|||Read the long fairly thick book that resides in the glove box. If it is AWOL, call the dealer. You have replaced the air and fuel filters too right?|||it%26#039;s time :-) plugs/wires, and all the regular stuff, timing belt I heard? 30000 mi. my moms Lumina froze the top end, it was repaired Big $$, with no gaurentee the bottom half wouldn%26#039;t go...|||ok...
timing belt- that should be replaced either 1)- when you notice that the belt is either damaged or starting to crack all over, looking kinda like dry rot. 2)- somewhere in the ballpark of 100,000 - 120,000 miles. whichever is first, of course
as far as tune up parts...
Oil
Oil filter
Air filter
Transmission filter
Transmission fluid
Spark Plugs
Spark Plug wires
cabin air filter (if equipped)
Grease (for ball joints and other grease fittings)
Wipers (if necessary)
You should flush your transmission at roughly 100,000 miles, or as recommended by your mechanic. also, if you are using full synthetic oil (which i believe most of the GM SS%26#039;s are using them now. )
Hope this helps
timing belt- that should be replaced either 1)- when you notice that the belt is either damaged or starting to crack all over, looking kinda like dry rot. 2)- somewhere in the ballpark of 100,000 - 120,000 miles. whichever is first, of course
as far as tune up parts...
Oil
Oil filter
Air filter
Transmission filter
Transmission fluid
Spark Plugs
Spark Plug wires
cabin air filter (if equipped)
Grease (for ball joints and other grease fittings)
Wipers (if necessary)
You should flush your transmission at roughly 100,000 miles, or as recommended by your mechanic. also, if you are using full synthetic oil (which i believe most of the GM SS%26#039;s are using them now. )
Hope this helps
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