Glossary / Engine

timing belt

117 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

A timing belt is a rubber strap inside an engine that keeps the moving parts in sync so the car runs smoothly.

Technical Definition

A timing belt synchronizes the rotation of the engine's camshaft(s) and crankshaft, ensuring valves open and close at the correct times.

Hear It Discussed

"this V6 Honda Accord requires a timing belt about every 100,000 miles."
Unreliable Or Expensive, The Definition Of A BMW Enthusiast, Getting Better At Driving Manuals | Episode 1,006 Everyday Driver Car Debate 28:07

"new camshaft seals, crank seals, water pump, timing belt, all this stuff. Spark plugs."
The New BMW M, Porsche Denies Electric 911! Stradman's Lamborghini Catches Fire! THIS CAR POD! with Doug DeMuro & Friends! 53:50

"But I mean, they're both timing belt cars. They both need timing belts every 10 years."
30 Years Later: Does The Acura NSX Outshine the Ferrari 355? — Carmudgeon w/ Cammisa & DTS — Ep. 224 The Carmudgeon Show 38:47