How to tell if your vehicle’s timing belt needs replacing

No matter what vehicle you drive, your engine most likely has a timing belt that will need replacing at some point. This is how you can tell if your vehicle’s timing belt needs replacing or will need replacing soon.

Top five ways to tell if your timing belt needs to be replaced

Take a look below for the top five signs that will tell you your timing belt needs to be replaced or will need to be replaced soon:

1. Car won’t start/engine won’t turn over
2. Ticking noise
3. Misfiring engine
4. Oil is leaking from your engine
5. Timing belt looks worn or thin

As you can see, the timing belt issues are fairly obvious and difficult to miss. So, if you think your timing belt needs to be replaced then it’s time to schedule a service appointment today.

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Vehicle service and maintenance in Scottsdale, Arizona

Having your car misfire or not start can not only be frightening but also super inconvenient. Thankfully, you have access to an expert service team right here in Scotts Dale, Arizona. We encourage you to contact our team of Mercedes-Benz and Scott’s too if you have any vehicle issues or if you simply are looking for budget friendly and trustworthy service department to take your vehicle for routine maintenance. Our team can handle any challenge you throw at them! From regular oil and brake pad replacements too worn timing belts and transmission fluid replacement and other serious engine problems, you can trust our team to get the job done! We know how important it is to have a functioning vehicle end we can help you with that.

If you think it’s time to have a new vehicle altogether then we encourage you to check out our vast vehicle inventory here at Mercedes-Benz of Scottsdale. Not only do we have new Mercedes-Benz models come up but we also have used and certified pre-owned models as well. The best part of it? All of our vehicles are housed in an entirely indoor showroom. That’s right, we have 3 levels of climate controlled showrooms for all of our models so that you can shop for your vehicle in comfort and escape the Arizona heat. So, get in touch with us today if you are ready to search for your future vehicle!