Timing Belt Replacement: Warning Signs Your Nissan Needs A New Belt

Timing Belt Replacement: Warning Signs Your Nissan Needs A New Belt

The timing belt is one of the most important parts in your Nissan Altima‘s engine. Bringing your vehicle in to have timing belt replacement service on it prior to your belt breaking completely is paramount. Do not wait until it is too late and you are left stranded. Also keep in mind, a timing belt that breaks typically always causes hundreds if not thousands additionally in repair costs.

To briefly add a tidbit of clarity to those whom may not be mechanically savvy, the timing belt’s roll in your vehicle:

Your car or truck’s timing belt rotates the cam and crankshaft in sync with each other to guarantee that the cylinders each fire at the right time. Your vehicle’s timing belt also controls the piston and valves in the engine cylinders to ensure that the valves open at the right time in conjunction with the pistons.

Because it is sealed off in its own housing within the engine, the timing belt can be difficult to inspect and determine if it is going bad. You can bring your car to our experienced Nissan mechanics right away for repairs by knowing the signs that indicate that your timing belt could suffer from extensive wear and tear or damages.

 

  • Ticking or Clicking Noises- May Be An Indication That A Timing Belt Replacement Is Needed…..

The primary way to know your Altima’s timing belt is bad? If you hear clicking or ticking noises in the engine. The belt is attached to the cam and crankshaft. When it starts to wear out or suffers damage, it cannot do its job in regulating the pulleys. In turn, it causes the engine to click or tick when the engine is running.

Alternatively, the ticking noise can be caused by low oil pressure. When the oil pressure gets low, the timing belt will become loose and lax. The tensioner that keeps the belt tight is pressurized by the oil in the engine.

Maybe the noise comes from low oil pressure? Or a bad timing belt? Don’t bother trying to determine the origin of the noise your car or truck is producing. Simply bring it in to us at Cloverdale Auto in Winston Salem NC. We can make a quick and thorough diagnosis and then replace your timing belt if we determine it to be the cause of the noises coming from your engine.

  • Misfiring or Rough Running Engine- A Common Warning Sign Your Vehicle Needs A Timing Belt Replacement

A timing belt that is damaged or going bad will throw off your Altima engine’s timing. Which in turn will cause your vehicle to misfire while it is running. The belt controls the pistons and valves inside of the cylinders and the manner in which they operate in conjunction with each other.

If the belt is worn out, it will slip, causing the cylinders to open and close prematurely. This misfiring causes the engine to run erratically or stop running altogether.

An engine that misfires is a serious sign that the timing belt is compromised and needs to be inspected and replaced. Allow our knowledgeable Nissan mechanics to replace this important engine part for you and help you avoid expensive damages to your engine that will occur sooner rather than later because of a bad timing belt.

  • Squealing Engine- Likely Due To A Worn Timing Belt

There can be any number of reasons for why your Altima’s engine squeals while the car is running. Among the most expensive, however, is a timing belt on the verge of wearing out.

When you hear squealing from the engine whenever you accelerate, slow down, brake or idle the car, you need to bring your Altima to us right away to determine if your timing belt has suffered damages. Our Altima mechanics know where to look in your engine to discover the cause of the noise and can replace the timing belt to spare the engine from expensive damages later.

  • Engine That Will Not Turn Over

A broken timing belt is one of the most costly reasons why your Nissan Altima will not start. If the belt is broken, it cannot turn over the engine. The starter itself will engage. However, the engine will not come to life when you try to start your car.

Chances are as well, if your timing belt has broken, other parts of the engine are also now damaged. Some of the more common damages inflicted by a bad timing belt include those found on the cylinder heads. And also damage to water and oil pumps.

The timing belt is a part that your Nissan Altima cannot run without. Avoid trying to find this part or replace it on your own. Let our team of knowledgeable & experienced Nissan technicians service the timing belt in your Altima.  Prevent costly damages to your engine by knowing what to look out for.

Bring your vehicle to our shop, Cloverdale Auto. Our mechanics will perform a timing belt replacement service on your vehicle and get you safely back on the road.

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