OEM Mopar Timing Belts

For your vehicle's engine to run without getting damaged, its moving parts must move in time and with extreme precision. Your camshaft and crankshaft, for example, must synchronize to make the engine's valves and pistons pump at just the right intervals. Your timing belt helps make sure that happens.

What are the Signs a Timing Belt is Going Out?

There aren't too many, so it can be hard to diagnose.

• If your engine misfires without warning, it can indicate that its timing belt is slipping or starting to break down.
• If the belt completely fails, your engine will lose power and most likely shut down.
• If your vehicle has a timing chain instead of a belt, when it breaks, it'll make a very loud crack.

How Often Does a Timing Belt Need to Be Replaced?

Your vehicle's owner's manual has a maintenance schedule that will tell you. Your mileage will indicate it.

• If you're driving a newer vehicle, you may need to change your timing belt every 100,000 miles or so.
• If you're driving an older vehicle, you may need to replace its timing belts about every 60,000 miles.
• Today's timing chains get built to last, usually the entire lifetime of an engine.

The best replacement for any of these projects is a genuine OEM timing belt. That's because those made by Mopar are designed to fit your make and model specifically. You can buy a new one online from our parts store. Place your order today -- we have plenty in stock and ready to ship.