Our expert Auto Techs know that it isn’t a question of if the timing belt will break, but when. We offer vehicle owners in Colorado Springs auto repair services from our East location on Tutt Boulevard and our West location on Nevada Mesa View.

Oil can leak from behind the timing belt where the oil pump, various seals, and RTV are supposed to keep the engine from leaking oil. This can be one of the most expensive oil leaks possible when it comes to repair costs.

The repair history of your vehicle can provide insight into the condition of your timing belt. If your vehicle is 6 to 10 years old and the timing belt has never been serviced, it’s time to come visit Honest Accurate Auto Services!

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When you stop by Honest Accurate Auto Services, our experienced Service Advisors and ASE Certified technicians can advise you as to when your car should have the timing belt replaced. They can also tell you if you have an interference engine.

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There are two types of engines. Interference and non-interference. The interference engine occurs when the timing belt fails or jumps a tooth on the sprocket. If this happens, you might hear our technician say that the valves and pistons have collided and have bent the valves.

“Removing your timing cover will only make the timing belt partially visible to you. That’s why you should check if your timing belt needs to be replaced by using your owner’s manual. Your owner’s manual is a good resource and will recommend the mileage interval recommended for your specific vehicle make and model.”

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Compatible Vehicles: PONTIAC VIBE 2003-2009, TOYOTA AVENSIS ADT25#/AZT25#/CDT250/ZZT25# 2003-2008, TOYOTA AVENSIS AT22#/AZT220/CDT220/CT220/ST220/ZZT22# 1997-2003, TOYOTA AVENSIS AZT255 4WD 2003-2008, TOYOTA CALDINA AZT241/ZZT241 2002-2007, TOYOTA CALDINA AZT246/ST246 4WD 2002-2007, TOYOTA CELICA ZZT23# 1999-2006, TOYOTA COROLLA AE11#/CE11#/EE111 1995-2000, TOYOTA COROLLA AXIO/FIELDER NZE14#/ZRE14# 2006-2012, TOYOTA COROLLA AXIO/FIELDER NZE144 4WD 2006-2012, TOYOTA COROLLA AZE141/CE140/NZE141/ZRE14#/ZZE14# 2007-2013, TOYOTA COROLLA CDE120/NDE120/ZZE12# 2001-2007, TOYOTA COROLLA CE120/NZE12#/ZZE12# 2000-2008, TOYOTA COROLLA RUNX/ALLEX NZE121/ZZE122/ZZE123 2001-2006, TOYOTA COROLLA RUNX/ALLEX NZE124/ZZE124 4WD 2001-2006, TOYOTA COROLLA SED (JPP) ZZE130 2002-2007, TOYOTA COROLLA SPACIO NZE121/ZZE122 2001-2007, TOYOTA COROLLA SPACIO ZZE124 4WD 2001-2007, TOYOTA COROLLA VERSO CDE120/ZZE12# 2001-2004, TOYOTA COROLLA/ALTIS CE140/NDE140/NZE140/ZRE14#/ZZE14# 2007-2013, TOYOTA COROLLA/FIELDER CE121/NZE12#/ZZE12# 2000-2006, TOYOTA COROLLA/FIELDER NZE124 4WD 2000-2006, TOYOTA COROLLA/MATRIX (NAP) ZZE13# 2002-2008, TOYOTA CORONA AT220/CT220/ST220 1997-2003, TOYOTA MATRIX AZE14#/ZRE142 2008-2013, TOYOTA MR2 ZZW30 1999-2005, TOYOTA MR-S ZZW30 1999-2002, TOYOTA OPA ACT10/ZCT10 2000-2005, TOYOTA OPA ZCT15 4WD 2000-2005, TOYOTA PREMIO/ALLION NZT240 2001-2007, TOYOTA PREMIO/ALLION NZT260/ZRT26# 2007-2010, TOYOTA PREMIO/ALLION ZRT265 4WD 2007-2010, TOYOTA PREMIO/ALLION ZZT245 4WD 2001-2007, TOYOTA PRIUS NHW10 1997-2003, TOYOTA SCION TC ANT10 2004-2010, TOYOTA VISTA/VISTA ARDEO AZV50/SV50/ZZV50 1998-2003, TOYOTA VISTA/VISTA ARDEO AZV55/SV55 4WD 1998-2003, TOYOTA VOLTZ ZZE136/ZZE137 2002-2004, TOYOTA VOLTZ ZZE138 4WD 2002-2004, TOYOTA WILL VS NZE127/ZZE127 2001-2004, TOYOTA WILL VS ZZE129 4WD 2001-2004, TOYOTA WISH ANE1#/ZNE1# 2003-2009, TOYOTA WISH ZGE2# 2009-, TOYOTA WISH ZGE25 4WD 2009-, TOYOTA WISH ZNE14 4WD 2003-2009

The recommended replacement according to mileage ranges from 60,000 miles to 150,000 miles. If your vehicle is 6 to 10 years old, it is recommended to replace the timing belt.

When your watch is ticking, you know that it is working right. When you can hear your engine lightly it’s a sign that your engine is usually running ok, but maybe not for long. It may be time to replace the timing belt on your vehicle.

These parts of your engine will be checked and replaced. We call these components “wear items” – they can be worn out by the time vehicle owners come in for a timing belt replacement.

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If you have a non-interference engine and the belt breaks or skips a tooth on the sprocket the car will simply stop running or not start. If you want to know whether you have a vehicle with an interference engine, click here.

If your car won’t start it could be a variety of issues. Or it could be because it’s time to get the timing belt checked. A broken timing belt results in no compression between parts of your engine and getting it started will not be possible.

Knowing about timing belt replacements will save you from unexpected breakdowns and help you to avoid thousands of dollars in repair costs. At Honest Accurate Auto Service, we stick to the golden rule that preemptive replacement of your timing belt is the best policy.

We replace your water pump at the same time as your timing belt. This is because the lifespan of a water pump is unknown. By doing this, you can avoid an expensive labor charge in the future.

Protect your investment in your vehicle and take care to follow your recommended service intervals. Maintain the integrity of your manufacturer warranty by caring for your car. It not only saves dollars and cents, but it makes sense!

If the timing belt breaks, the interference will cause major damage to your engine. If the timing belt on an older vehicle needs to be replaced, the repair cost might exceed the value of the car.

A timing belt is an essential part of your engine. The function of a timing belt is to synchronize movement between the crankshaft and camshaft – this movement allows valves to open and close at the correct time so that your engine can run optimally.