Many newer vehicles have an engine with a timing chain. With a timing chain - usually needs no maintenance and will last virtually forever.
Engines with timing belts. The timing belt is a piece of rubber/plastic - usually.
The timing belt should be changed as per owners manual.
There are two types of timing belt engines.
Interference and Non-interference.
If you have an interference engine and the timing belt breaks - the engine is toast. Gone. Destroyed.
If you have a non-interference engine and the timing belt breaks - the engine just stops. No damage to engine.
When purchasing a new or used car. It is best to check what kind of engine that car comes with. Can save quite a bit of money down the road.
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