Skip to content

Tagtiming belt

Searching for timing belt info? Check out all the timing belt related articles here on the NAPA Know How blog. We’ve got Know How for all!

Engine
Posted Featured

Timing Chain Versus Timing Belt: A Primer

Knowing if there’s a timing chain versus a timing belt in your car, and what exactly they both do, can help you save on expensive maintenance, costly repairs or both. Although it might seem like an overly technical subject, understanding a timing belt versus a timing chain is a fairly simple concept to grasp once you strip away all the jargon…

Close-up view of an engine belt under the hood
Posted Featured

What Causes a Squeaky Belt on a Car?

What’s that sound? Your vehicle, which usually purrs like a kitten, has started squeaking like a mouse. If it happens when your car is running, but not moving, it’s most likely an issue with a belt. If your car is making unusual sounds, you might have a belt issue. Here’s what to look (and listen) for…

Replace your car's timing belt before it causes big problems for the engine.
Posted Featured

What Happens When Your Timing Belt Breaks?

A broken timing belt can cause your engine major damage. Without a belt doing its job, the valves and pistons on most engines are on a literal collision course with each other. And with your engine turning at thousands of revolutions per minute, something can go wrong…