Even if the timing belt is "probably" okay, you have to weight the costs and benefits of not replacing it. From what I can tell, this car has an interference engine, meaning if the timing belt breaks, the cylinders will smash into the valves. As long as they don't break off and also tear up the cylinders/combustion chamber, this is a difficult but doable job for someone with car repair experience to do themselves, but if you need to take it to a professional to repair, you're looking at a repair bill possibly exceeding the value of the car.

As such, if there's any good indication the timing belt needs replacement, I'd just do it. If the shop is asking too much, shop around for a cheaper price or get a book and do it yourself (admittedly it sounds like this option is not for the OP) -- but remember, if you mess up the timing when installing the new one, then in a best-case you're just going to get horrible engine performance and smoking, and in a worst case you'll smash the valves just like if the timing belt broke.

Should I replace the Timing belt in 2004 Kia
As you might suspect, that the only person who can ask this kind of question must be an Indian. What's wrong with an Indian accent, that makes it difficult for other people to understand. I have communicated with Japanese, Chinese, American and French, and all have told me that your Indian English accent is difficult to understand.

Can anyone tell me how to improve Indian English Accent or get rid of Indian English Accent. Please tell me how to improve specific pronunciation of alphabets, that can help other understand me clearly.
