Q&A

Can timing belt last 15 years?

Can timing belt last 15 years?

Depending on what schedule you may read, including information distributed by the manufacturers themselves, the average life span of a timing belt is between 60,000 and 105,000 miles or after 7 to 10 years regardless of mileage.

Can you check timing belt?

You should replace your timing belt at the manufacturer’s suggested intervals regardless of its visual condition, but it’s a good idea to do an inspection every 10,000 miles or so. To inspect the belt, first look at the outside of the belt to see if any tiny cracks are forming.

What makes a GM belt an OEM part?

OEM GM belts will be made from quality materials that are going to last as long as the original belts. A GM belt is optimized to deliver the performance your parts need to keep them at peak performance. When you buy your GM parts from us, you get nothing but OEM auto parts at wholesale prices shipped right to your door.

When do you need a new GM belt?

There are a number of belts that keep all of your GM’s moving parts moving. Whether you drive a Yukon XL or a Custom Cruiser, your belts need to be checked for wear at regular intervals. When you need a new one, a genuine GM belt is the best choice.

How to set the base ignition timing on a 4.3L V-6?

Stop the engine. Set up the vehicle to adjust base timing. Clip the power cables of the timing light to the battery terminals and clip the inductive pick-up around the number one plug wire. The number one cylinder in the 4.3 V-6 is the front wire on the driver-side of the engine.

Do you need a new GM Yukon XL belt?

Whether you drive a Yukon XL or a Custom Cruiser, your belts need to be checked for wear at regular intervals. When you need a new one, a genuine GM belt is the best choice. OEM GM belts are made to be exact fit replacement belts, so they never need to be modified in order to get them to fit.