Mobile Mechanic of San Diego suggests pulling over and stopping your car immediately if you have a timing belt issue. We have seen vehicles require new engines or an engine rebuild when the vehicle owner has decided to drive to a garage for a replacement.
Serpentine Belts
It used to be the case, there was a single fan belt, and it was this which used to break on a car or find its way off the pulley, these could be replaced by a vehicle driver. Nowadays, the engines have evolved, and larger belts have been designed, and now these serpentine belts drive all manner of things from the fan to pumps and other parts of the engine.
When these break all these secondary functions stop working, and you could quickly see the engine temp rise as a result. Although no severe damage is caused, it does require the assistance of a San Diego mechanic. Luckily though, the serpentine belt replacement cost isn’t too expensive, and it is more of a short-term inconvenience.
If you find this happening, you should avoid driving your vehicle and call us, our mobile mechanics of San Diego have most types of serpentine belts on their cars. They can fit a new belt in a few minutes, and have you back on the road in no time. No matter what time you need a belt replacement, we can be in any part of San Diego Ca, in the shortest possible time.