Severe duty is a term used to describe operating conditions that are more demanding than normal. For example, a car that is used for towing or racing would be considered to be in severe duty. Severe duty conditions can cause components to wear out more quickly, so it is important to use parts that are designed for severe duty applications.
Timing Belts
A timing belt is a belt that synchronizes the rotation of the crankshaft and the camshaft in an internal combustion engine. Timing belts are made of a flexible material, such as rubber or polyurethane, and they have teeth that mesh with gears on the crankshaft and camshaft.
Timing belts are critical to the proper functioning of an engine, and they can fail if they are not properly maintained. Severe duty conditions can cause timing belts to wear out more quickly, so it is important to inspect them regularly and replace them when necessary.
Water Pumps
A water pump is a pump that circulates coolant through an engine to keep it cool. Water pumps are driven by the engine, and they can fail if they are not properly maintained. Severe duty conditions can cause water pumps to wear out more quickly, so it is important to inspect them regularly and replace them when necessary.
Other Components
In addition to timing belts and water pumps, there are a number of other components that can be affected by severe duty conditions. These components include:
* Oil pumps
* Fuel pumps
* Air conditioning compressors
* Power steering pumps
* Alternators
* Starters
It is important to inspect all of these components regularly and replace them when necessary to keep your vehicle running properly.
