Cambelts

Avoid costly damage with a cambelt check at Jupiter Garage in Sheffield.

What does a cambelt do?

The cambelt, or timing belt, is one of the most crucial components of your engine, synchronising your vehicles camshaft, crankshaft and engines valves to ensure proper function of your engine. A broken cambelt can cause costly damage including bent valves, cylinder head or camshaft damage and even piston and cylinder wall damage, so it is vital that you get your cambelt replaced at Jupiter Garage in Sheffield at regular intervals to keep it in good working order.

How often should I change my cambelt?

Like all parts of your engine, the cambelt does eventually wear out and when to change it varies very much with the type of car you have. Some manufacturers will recommend changing your cambelt every 40,000 miles or 4 years and others, every 100,000 miles or 6 years. There may be no warning that your cambelt is about to wear out, so it’s really important that you follow the manufacturer guidelines and bring your car to Jupiter Garage in Sheffield to have your cambelt checked or replaced before it’s too late.

Our friendly and knowledgeable team at Jupiter Garage can advise you on when to change your cambelt and, if necessary, replace worn or broken cambelts at affordable prices.

To find out more about our Cambelts in Sheffield, get in touch online or call us directly on 0114 255 3554