Not every timing belt failure results in catastrophic engine damage, but it will bring your trip to a sudden halt and cause a major hassle you’d probably rather avoid – as well as the expense of a tow-truck ride to the nearest repair shop. Below, we’ll look at what a timing belt is, how to care for yours, what happens if you don’t, and why you may not even need to worry about timing belts at all if you drive a modern Honda, Volkswagen or Kia.
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