KEEp your Idiot Lights Off by Being Smart
Belts need to be inspected and or replaced at recommended OEM service intervals. When a belt begins to show signs of wear, it needs to be replaced. Otherwise a failure can result in the inconvenience and danger of being stranded. Some belts only drive accessories like air conditioning. However, some belts drive your vehicles water pump, alternator, and power steering pump. Without these critical systems, your vehicle will not run for long and could be seriously damaged or be unsafe to drive. Because belts will typically show obvious signs of wear, a belts useful service life is very predictable. Use the CADNA Belt Inspection form as a guide to inspect your vehicle’s belts. [link to pdf]

Make Sure This Doesn’t Happen To You
Hoses need to be inspected and or replaced at recommended OEM service intervals. When a hose begins to show signs of failure, they need to be replaced. Otherwise a failure can result in the inconvenience and danger of being stranded— not to mention the possible, expensive engine damage that overheating can cause. Because hoses will typically fail from the inside out, a thorough and careful examination of all an engine’s hoses needs to be performed by a qualified individual. The following are good indicators of a hose that is close to failure:

- Bulging at joints or connections
- Extremely soft —or— Easy to squeeze when cold
- Signs of crusting or leaking at joints or connections

Prevent the Extra Expense and Inconvenience of a Tow
Timing belts must be replaced at or before the recommended OEM service intervals. Timing belts fail suddenly and without warning— and when they do, the car’s engine will not run. To increase the misery, some engines are labeled as “Interference” engines; meaning that if an owner tries to start an engine after belt failure, the engine’s valves will collide with the engine’s pistons creating serious and costly engine damage. For that reason, be sure to consult your vehicle owner’s manual for the proper replacement interval. Some vehicles require replacement at 60K miles; while some of the latest models require replacement at 100K miles. More troubling is that some “bargain priced” aftermarket belts require an expensive belt change on an annual basis! Belt changes are expensive, because they are usually very time , requiring a professional technician. For that reason, all of CADNA Automotive timing products are made to exact OEM specifications.