Mercedes-Benz Timing and Serpentine Belt Replacement
While you may not realize it, or even think about it, the timing and serpentine belt in your Mercedes-Benz are two components important to the functionality of your vehicle.
- Your timing belt keeps internal components moving as one. Synchronizing the movement of crankshafts, and camshafts, and ensuring intake and exhaust valves open and close in time with the pistons, your timing belt keeps everything moving in unison.
- Your serpentine belt powers the auxiliary systems like an alternator, air conditioning, the power steering pump, supercharge, and sometimes the water pump. Its snake-like design maximizes coverage of the footprint of the engine.
Like every other component in your luxury vehicle, both the timing and serpentine belt need to be regularly inspected, replaced and maintained. Here at Mercedes-Benz of Riverside, we provide you with warning signs and intervals at which your engine belts should be replaced.
Schedule Timing & Serpentine Belt Replacement
Warning Signs I Need My Timing and Serpentine Belt Replaced
Unfortunately, most times you won’t realize you need to have your timing belt changed until it breaks, but there are signs that may indicate you need a replacement:
- Decreased engine power
- Overheating
- Vibrating or shaking
- Trouble starting the vehicle
- Squealing or rubbing noises from the belts
- Ticking noise coming from the engine
- Leaking oil
- Damaged edges or teeth on, in, or along the belt
While your timing belt is being replaced, we also recommend replacing the water pump. The water pump usually has a similar lifespan and is easy to access when the timing belt is off.
When Should I Replace My Timing and Serpentine Belt?
Your timing belt should be replaced anywhere from 40,000 to 60,000 miles and your serpentine belt should be replaced anywhere from 30,000 to 60,000 miles. We recommend consulting your owner’s manual for Mercedes-Benz year, model, and trim specifications.
Factors such as time, temperature, and stress are some of the many things that degrade a timing belt.
While your timing belt is being replaced, we also recommend replacing the water pump. The water pump usually has a similar lifespan and is easy to access when the timing belt is off.
Schedule Mercedes-Benz Service in Riverside
If your Mercedes-Benz sedan, SUV, or coupe needs a new timing or serpentine belt, schedule an appointment with our service center today. We ensure to use genuine OEM Mercedes-Benz parts to maintain its original luxury build and factory settings.
Also, be sure to take advantage of our offered Mercedes-Benz service specials to get the most value out of your scheduled service.
If you have any questions or would like more information on our routine maintenance services, please feel free to contact our team. Serving the areas near Corona, Moreno Valley, and San Bernardino, we are happy to assist you.