Buying a car is a big budget for the majority of us, nevertheless, to this one you will have to add the maintenance of your car, and for some maintenance acts the bill can be quite high. It is so obvious to ask yourself when is the most fortunate time to carry out these repairs and not do them “for nothing”. In this article we are going to describe to you when to replace the timing belt on your Infiniti QX60? For that, first of all, we are going to discover why it is important to achieve this work of maintenance, then, when to do the timing belt of your Infiniti QX60 , then, we are going to fairly quickly demonstrate to you how this replace is done, and, at last, how much it costs to do the timing belt of a Infiniti QX60.

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Why do we need to replace the timing belt of an Infiniti QX60?

As we told you in introduction, changing a timing belt on a Infiniti QX60 represents a considerable budget, so we discover that you are reluctant to do it and to allow you to discover the value of this fix, so we will fairly quickly describe why it is so important to do it on time.

Your Infiniti QX60’s timing belt objective

The timing of a Infiniti QX60 has an important purpose in the smooth running of your engine. In fact, it will have the mission to synchronize the valves and pistons, and to make the link between the camshaft, the water pump, the crankshaft and the injection pump . It will enable the engine unit to work properly, and avoid any risk of engine breakage. The shorter the distance your vehicle travels, the more your belt will be solicited when starting the engine unit.

What are the risks if the timing belt is not changed on time?

The problem with the timing of a Infiniti QX60 is that it is internal to the engine unit. And consequently, contrary to an accessory belt, it is unachievable to visually verify its state. So you might think that this belt is just an insignificant component, but the risks you take if you don’t replace it in time are substantial. If the timing of your Infiniti QX60 breaks, you will most certainly have to replace the engine of this one. In fact, the pistons will hit the valves and damage them, and the camshaft will also break. The faster the engine is running at the moment of the breakage, the more significant the outcomes are. It is consequently fundamental to make your timing belt on time .

When to do the timing belt of its Infiniti QX60?

We will now answer the question that you all have to ask yourselves, when to produce the timing belt of a Infiniti QX60? It is required to know that each engine unit is different and as we explained earlier, we must not miss on the replacement of this component. The more we advance in time the more the manufacturers improve the timing belt and normally the more recent your Infiniti QX60 will be the less you will have to get worried about your belt. However, check out your Infiniti QX60’s service book to get the exact life and maximum mileage you can accomplish before you do the timing . On average, timing belts have a life of 5 to 10 years and a maximum mileage between 80, 000 and 200, 000km .

How to replace the timing belt of an Infiniti QX60?

As the timing belt of a Infiniti QX60 represents a high budget, one can logically question if it is not possible to replace it oneself. Unfortunately it is very tricky to access and just the most skilled amateur mechanics and the most equipped with tools will be able to consider this operation, we will however fairly quickly illustrate the different steps to be carried out to change this timing belt:

  • Place the Infiniti QX60 on stands, and based on your engine unit you might have to remove a wheel. Take out the timing gearboxes
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  • To do this, you must buy the timing kit so that all the engine unit components remain in the right position, in any other case your engine unit will break. Take out the other components that bother you (damper pulley for example).
  • Take out the old distribution after loosening the tension rollers. Before positioning the new one, you must take out all the tensioning rollers and the water pump.
  • Place the new water pump.
  • Install the new tension rollers, pay attention to the location of each one.
  • Install the new distribution of your Infiniti QX60 by respecting the markers.
  • Tension the belt as indicated by the manufacturer’s info.
  • Put the rest of it back together.
  • Verify that the engine unit is running properly.

Changing the timing belt how much does it cost?

And finally, we’ll try to give you an idea of the price if you want to change the timing belt of your Infiniti QX60 . Take note that if you do it at the mechanic of the brand or at a car center like Feu Vert the price can vary a lot, but generally we estimate that the price of the distribution varies between 400 and 900 euros , based on the place where you do it and your engine unit. Take note that the kits include the belt, idlers and water pump.

In the event that you have any additional questions about the Infiniti QX60, do not hesitate to consult our Infiniti QX60 category.