Buying a car is a big budget for many people, however, to this one you will have to add the maintenance of your motor vehicle, and for some maintenance works the bill can be quite high. It is so logical to ask yourself when is the right time to execute these repairs and not do them “for nothing”. Today we are going to show you to you when to change the timing belt on your Lexus IS? For that, first of all, we are going to find out why it is necessary to achieve this process of maintenance, then, when to do the timing belt of your Lexus IS , then, we are going to quickly describe to you how this replace is done, and, at last, how much it costs to do the timing belt of a Lexus IS.
Why do we need to change the timing belt of an Lexus IS?
As we explained to you in introduction, changing a timing belt on a Lexus IS represents a considerable budget, so we discover that you are cautious to do it and to allow you to discover the benefit of this fix, so we will quickly show you why it is so important to do it on time.
Your Lexus IS’s timing belt function
The timing of a Lexus IS has a vital purpose in the smooth running of your engine. In truth, 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 car 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 Lexus IS is that it is internal to the engine unit. And so, unlike an accessory belt, it is difficult to visually verify its condition. So you might presume that this belt is just an unimportant part, but the risks you take if you don’t change it in time are substantial. If the timing of your Lexus IS breaks, you will most definitely have to change the engine of this one. In truth, the pistons will hit the valves and destroy them, and the camshaft will as well break. The faster the engine is running at the moment of the breakage, the more significant the outcomes are. It is therefore crucial to make your timing belt on time .
When to do the timing belt of its Lexus IS?
We will now answer the question that you all have to ask yourselves, when to produce the timing belt of a Lexus IS? It is necessary to know that each engine is different and as we explained earlier, we must not miss on the replacement of this part. The more we advance in time the more the manufacturers improve the timing belt and normally the more recent your Lexus IS will be the less you will have to get worried about your belt. However, look at your Lexus IS’s service book to get the exact life and maximum mileage you can accomplish 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 change the timing belt of an Lexus IS?
As the timing belt of a Lexus IS represents a high budget, one can logically question if it is not possible to change it on your own. Sadly it is very difficult to access and only the most skilled amateur mechanics and the most equipped with tools will have the ability to consider this operation, we will nevertheless quickly summarize the different steps to be performed to replace this timing belt:
- Place the Lexus IS on stands, and based on your engine unit you may have to remove a wheel. Remove the timing gearboxes
- 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. Remove the other components that bother you (damper pulley for example).
- Remove 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.
- Mount the new tension rollers, pay attention to the location of each one.
- Mount the new distribution of your Lexus IS by respecting the markers.
- Tension the belt according to the manufacturer’s data.
- Put the rest of it back together.
- Check that the engine 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 replace the timing belt of your Lexus IS . Take note that if you do it at the garage of the brand or at a motor vehicle center like Feu Vert the price can vary quite 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. Please be aware that the kits include the belt, idlers and water pump.
To get more tips on the Lexus IS, take a look at the Lexus IS category.
