Buying a car is a big budget for the majority of us, however, to this one you will have to add the routine service of your car, and for some routine service acts the bill can be quite high. It is so obvious to ask yourself when is the right time to execute these repairs and not do them “for nothing”. Today we are going to explain to you when to replace the timing belt on your Kia E Niro? For that, to begin with, we are going to see why it is necessary to do this work of routine service, then, when to do the timing belt of your Kia E Niro , then, we are going to quickly describe to you how this change is done, and, at last, how much it costs to do the timing belt of a Kia E Niro.
Why do we need to replace the timing belt of an Kia E Niro?
As we explained to you in introduction, changing a timing belt on a Kia E Niro 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 quickly explain why it is so important to do it on time.
Your Kia E Niro’s timing belt action
The timing of a Kia E Niro has an essential purpose in the smooth running of your engine. Obviously, 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 to work properly, and avoid any risk of engine breakage. The shorter the distance your car travels, the more your belt will be solicited when starting the engine.
What are the risks if the timing belt is not changed on time?
The problem with the timing of a Kia E Niro is that it is internal to the engine. And therefore, in contrast to an accessory belt, it is difficult to visually verify its condition. So you might presume that this belt is just an unimportant component, but the risks you take if you don’t replace it in time are enormous. If the timing of your Kia E Niro breaks, you will most certainly have to replace the engine of this one. Obviously, 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 serious the outcomes are. It is consequently fundamental to make your timing belt on time .
When to do the timing belt of its Kia E Niro?
We will now answer the question that you all have to ask yourselves, when to make the timing belt of a Kia E Niro? It is necessary to know that each engine unit is different and as we described 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 Kia E Niro will be the less you will have to get worried about your belt. Nevertheless, look at your Kia E Niro’s service book to get the exact life and maximum mileage you can achieve before you do the timing . Typically, 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 Kia E Niro?
As the timing belt of a Kia E Niro represents a high budget, one can logically wonder if it is not possible to replace it oneself. Sadly it is very tricky to access and only the most skilled amateur mechanics and the most equipped with tools will have the ability to reflect on this operation, we will however quickly illustrate the different steps to be carried out to change this timing belt:
- Place the Kia E Niro on stands, and based on your engine you may possibly have to remove a wheel. Remove the timing gearboxes
- To do this, you must buy the timing kit so that all the engine elements remain in the right position, otherwise your engine will break. Remove the other elements that bother you (damper pulley for example).
- Remove the old distribution after loosening the tension rollers. Before positioning the new one, you must remove all the tensioning rollers and the water pump.
- Mount the new water pump.
- Mount the new tension rollers, pay attention to the location of each one.
- Mount the new distribution of your Kia E Niro by respecting the markers.
- Tension the belt according to the manufacturer’s specifics.
- Put the rest of it back together.
- Check that the engine unit is running properly.
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Replacing 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 Kia E Niro . Take note that if you do it at the garage of the brand or at a car center like Feu Vert the price can vary a lot, but in general 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. Take note that the kits include the belt, idlers and water pump.
If you have any further questions about the Kia E Niro, do not hesitate to consult our Kia E Niro category.
