How do i know if my timing belt needs changing?

how do i know if my timing belt needs changing?|||http://www.gates.com/brochure.cfm?brochu鈥?/a>|||That should be part of routine maintenance between 60 %26amp; 75,000 miles. You do not want to wait until it goes to replace it because your car will not move at all once it goes.|||Read the owners manual that came with you car. If you have more questions after that talk to your repair center. Most timing belts should be replaced around 60K. Never go more then 100K on any timing belt. To do so is complete stupidity. most engines are an interferance engine (This means the valves can come in contact with the pistions of the engine causing catastrophic damage) You want to make sure the timing belt is replaced at the correct intervales. Consult your owners manual.|||Follow schedule in your owner%26#039;s handbook, there are no signs it needs to be done, it%26#039;ll just break and then cost you a lot more because internal engine damage. Usually recommended at 60,000 miles although some cars are sooner.