Buying a car is a big budget for most 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 therefore logical to ask yourself when is the most fortunate time to carry out these repairs and not do them “for nothing”. Today we are going to show you to you when to replace the timing belt on your Lexus NX? For that, first of all, we are going to see why it is important to achieve this work of routine service, then, when to do the timing belt of your Lexus NX , then, we are going to fairly quickly describe to you how this replace is done, and, at last, how much it costs to do the timing belt of a Lexus NX.
Why do we need to replace the timing belt of an Lexus NX?
As we told you in introduction, changing a timing belt on a Lexus NX represents a considerable budget, so we figure out that you are cautious to do it and to allow you to figure out the benefit of this repair, so we will fairly quickly show you why it is so important to do it on time.
Your Lexus NX’s timing belt action
The timing of a Lexus NX has an essential function 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 to work effectively, 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.
What are the risks if the timing belt is not changed on time?
The problem with the timing of a Lexus NX is that it is internal to the engine. And as a result, unlike an accessory belt, it is impossible to visually check its condition. So you might presume that this belt is just an insignificant part, but the risks you take if you don’t replace it in time are big. If the timing of your Lexus NX breaks, you will definitely have to replace the engine of this one. In fact, the pistons will hit the valves and damage them, and the camshaft will as well break. The faster the engine is running at the moment of the breakage, the more serious the consequences are. It is consequently vital to make your timing belt on time .
When to do the timing belt of its Lexus NX?
We will now answer the question that you all have to ask yourselves, when to make the timing belt of a Lexus NX? It is necessary to know that each engine is different and as we revealed 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 NX will be the less you will have to get worried about your belt. However, look at your Lexus NX’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 replace the timing belt of an Lexus NX?
As the timing belt of a Lexus NX represents a high budget, one can logically question if it is not possible to replace it on your own. Unfortunately it is very hard to access and only the most experienced amateur mechanics and the most equipped with tools will have the ability to consider this operation, we will nevertheless fairly quickly explain the different steps to be carried out to change this timing belt:
- Place the Lexus NX on stands, and based on your engine you may possibly have to remove a wheel. Take out the timing gearboxes
- To achieve this, you must buy the timing kit so that all the engine components remain in the right position, otherwise your engine will break. Take out the other elements 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 Lexus NX 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 is running effectively.
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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 Lexus NX . Be aware 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.
To discover more tips on the Lexus NX, take a look at the Lexus NX category.
