Sawgrass Ford Blog The Timing Belt: Synchronizing the Camshaft and Crankshaft

If you want your engine to run smoothly, you should have your timing belt checked so that you know that it is still in good condition and will not be breaking soon. Why is this so important, you ask? Your timing belt serves an integral role in the proper functioning of your engine, and if the timing belt breaks, your vehicle's engine could suffer extensive damage.You see, the timing belt is the piece of machinery that helps the camshaft and the crankshaft to coordinate the timing at which they open and close the pistons and valves on the engine. Without this synchronization, the engine wouldn't work, and if the timing belt breaks when the camshaft and crankshaft are opening and closing pistons and valves, then the engine could be damaged.If you're interested in finding out if your timing belt is in good working order, come to our service center at Sawgrass Ford in Sunrise, FL, and we'll be happy to take a look at your timing belt.