Today there are two main types of car engines - belt and chain. The chain is used much less often than the belt and there are many reasons for this. Due to the fact that belts are very common in modern engines, the question arises of checking their reliability, which will be discussed.
Necessary
inquisitive mind and good eyesight
Instructions
Step 1
First of all, you need to start the engine and listen to its work. If you hear a whistle under the hood, then this is the first sign that the belt is starting to become unusable, and you need to urgently contact a service station or replace it yourself.
Step 2
If you do not hear a whistle under the hood, this does not mean that the timing belt is in good condition, so you need to open the hood and take a close look at the belt itself. Your task is to determine if there are microcracks on the belt that appear after a long period of use and are a sign that the belt needs to be replaced. Also, you should pay attention to the alternator belt, which should be next door. This belt is no less important and you also need to monitor its condition.
