January was a great start to the year here at Carmaster.
Here’s what new and some inside information/advice from Simon.
Wet belt failures/issues– Do you own a Citroen Peugeot, Ford or VW? I want to give everyone my best advice and useful hints and tips I have learned this month working here at Carmaster.
Winter advice – Want some advice on how to maintain your vehicle for the harsh winter months? Needing replacement or winter tyres? We have a promotion for Rugby six nations ticketsš
Do you own a Citroen, Peugeot, Ford or a VW?
If you do own one of these vehicles, see below my engine saving information and recommendations from my experience this month here at Carmaster.
We have seen an increased amount of wet timing belt failures this month and just wanted to spread the word to prevent it happening to yours, if you have one of these vehicles?
WET ENGINE TIMING BELTS ISSUES
Wet timing belts are fully encased within the engine, whereas ‘dry’ systems are positioned outside of the engine crankcase.
Wet timing belt systems were designed to reduce the weight of components, reduce the engine size, maximise efficiency and meet emissions targets.
How can a wet belt system be damaged?
- Oil impurities such as soot and other oil oxidation breakdown debris can get between the belt teeth and pulleys, weakening the belt.
- Wear on the outer belt coating exposes the underlying materials directly to the oil, which may contain unburnt or partially combusted fuel that attacks exposed belt materials.
- The teeth can become detached, creating a smooth section on the belt. This causes the pulley to slip and changes the engine timing.
- The side wall of the belt being exposed to oil and oil debris can cause delamination of the belt layers.
Any failure from the belt that creates belt wear debris can cause problems elsewhere in the engine, due to blocked oil pathways, particularly in the oil pick up strainer. This would trigger a low oil pressure warning which can cause serious engine damage and more…..
What have I found out that you can do to help prevent this?
- Always use the correct oil
- Carry out additional oil changes
- Reduce timing belt replacements intervals
- Keep engine well maintained
We have a wealth of experience here at Carmaster with this specific design and can provide expert knowledge/preventative maintenance and repairs.
Contact us and let us carry out the checks for FREE and let’s not have this issue happening to you.
WINTER ADVICE š„¶š„¶
As winter is in full effect, ensuring your car is in optimal condition becomes crucial. Here at Carmaster we offer a FREE 7-Point Health Check which is designed to prepare your car for harsh weather conditions, providing a thorough examination of key areas that can be impacted by cold temperatures.
We evaluate:
- Tyres: We check their condition and pressure, as poor tyres can increase the risk of skidding and losing traction.
- Lights: We ensure all lights and indicators are functioning properly.
- Battery: Given the higher demands placed on the battery in winter, we assess its health to avoid sudden failures.
- Engine: We check the oil and coolant levels to avoid engine strain that could lead to breakdowns.
- Brakes: We examine the brake fluid and its efficiency.
- Windscreen: wipers, washer fluid level and operation
This meticulous check ensures a safer and more reliable drive during the winter months.
Needing to change your tyres for the winter months or thinking of changing to winter tyres?
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If you would like to discuss any of the above information or offer contact the Carmaster team, here are our contact details:
Telephone: 01423881213
Email:Ā Reception@carmastergarage.comĀ or contact me directly:Ā simon@carmstergarage.com
Or simply pop in to our lovely reception and grab a coffee and we can have a chat.
KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR FEBUARYS UPDATE AND SOME OTHER FANTASTIC OFFERS COMING UP THIS YEAR
