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Cars that do not have internal combustion engines don't have timing belts. For example, electric cars, steam powered cars, jet powered cars and other non Internal Combustion Engine powered cars do not have timing belts.
The question becomes: Do all gasoline powered internal combustion engine cars have timing belts? No. Some of them use a timing chain instead of a belt. An example is the 2003 & > Honda 4 cylinder. A timing chain may be more reliable and last longer than a timing belt at the expense of added weight.
The purpose of a timing belt cannot be engineered away. The purpose of a timing belt or timing chain is to make sure that the intake and exhaust valve in the piston open and close at precisely the right moment in the otto cycle. Timing belts also take rotational energy from the engine to rotate a small generator called an alternator to charge the battery and provide electricity for the sparkplug and other systems.
All internal combustion engines require a system to precisely control when the intake and exhaust valves open and close, a system to pump fluids, generate a spark (unless it's a diesel with a glow plug) and other necessary mechanisms.
The question becomes: Do all internal combustion piston powered engines have either a timing belt or a timing chain? The answer is probably yes. The timing belt in an Internal Combustion Engine could theoretically be engineered away with some other system of gears and axles, or maybe embedding all systems into the main axle without a belt/chain, but this would be less efficient.
No, not all cars have timing belts.
If a car loses it's timing belt, the engine will immediately stop spinning, that means the valves and spark operate at incorrect times during the otto cycle, potentially causing a crash between the valves and the piston head, causing damage. Some Internal combustion engines who have "Interference" will require complete valve repair after the loss of a timing belt. Other engines without interference have valves raised above the piston, making collision impossible.
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Which types of belts are used in cars?
There are "v" belts, "serpentine" belts and "timing" belts.
Do Lexus cars have timing belts or timing chains?
as far as i know all Lexus have timing belts which require replacement every 60 or 90,000 miles depending on the year.
Do all kia sportage 4x4 have timing belts?
All Kia 4 by 4's have timing belts. Some newer cars have chains but the Kia isn't one of them.
Do cars have more than one type of belts?
Yes, there are "v" belts, "serpentine" belts and "timing" belts.
How many belts does a car have?
Usually three, but it really depends on the age, number of options, and manufacturer. However, all cars have a timing belt. All cars have an alternator/accessory belt. Some cars have balance shaft belts (ie Porsche 944), some cars have fan belts (older cars), some cars have power steering belts. It is usually pretty easy to tell by having a glance under the hood of the automobile.
Does 2006 Saturn Vue have a timing belt or a timing chain?
It has a timing belt. In fact, all cars have timing belts, due to the nature of the piston combustion engine. Motor bikes have timing chains.
Do all automatic cars have cam belts?
No, some have a timing chain that drives the camshaft.No, some have a timing chain that drives the camshaft.
Can you quiet lifters?
Why Suzuki cars have problems with lifters and timing belts
Do petrol cars have timing belts?
Some have a timing belt, some have a timing chain. Depends and year, make, model.
How many belts are on the engine of a 2000 jeep Cherokee sport?
Usually three, but it really depends on the age, number of options, and manufacturer. However, all cars have a timing belt. All cars have an alternator/accessory belt. Some cars have balance shaft belts (ie Porsche 944), some cars have fan belts (older cars), some cars have power steering belts. It is usually pretty easy to tell by having a glance under the hood of the automobile.
Does the 2000 Saturn LS have a timing chain or belt?
All 1991-2002 Saturn S-series cars have a timing chain. The Ecotec 2.2 and 2.4 L engines also have a chain.BUT!!!The V6 engines all have timing BELTS.
What model cars have a timing chain?
Lots of cars and timing chains and lots have timing belts. You need to be more specific if you wish an answer. What car are you considering. Need year, make, and engine size to provide an answer.
