You may have heard about an important part of your vehicle's engine called a timing belt, and many know that if that belt breaks, it can cause some very serious engine problems.
Not all vehicle...
There’s an important part in your vehicle that shields your timing belt, timing chain or cam belt from the debris and gunk that can be kicked up from the road. It’s called the timing...
Talk about exquisite choreography; it happens under the hood of your vehicle every time you take a drive. Your engine’s many complex parts must work exactly together. One key is a pa...
As your engine runs, the intake valves need to open to allow air into the engine. They remain closed while the air and fuel are compressed and ignited, powering the piston. Then the exhaus...
As your engine runs, the intake valves need to open up to allow air into the engine. They remain closed while the air and fuel is compressed and ignited, powering the piston. Then the exhaust valves o...
All engines have either a timing belt or a timing chain to synchronize the opening and closing of the intake and exhaust valves. This keeps the engine running smoothly and efficiently. If ...
Question
My friend had a broken timing belt and it was very expensive to repair his engine. What can I do to avoid a broken timing belt?
Answer
Well, a broken timing belt can lead to one of t...
Let’s address a very important maintenance item – timing belt replacement. It’s important because letting this one slide can lead to very expensive engine damage.
Your timing ...
