Do you have warning lights, misfires, and/or starting trouble? If so, you car's timing belt could be faulty -- it's time to ...

Timing chains are generally more durable than timing belts – though neither is as durable as direct gear drive – however, timing belts are lighter, less expensive, and operate more quietly. Photo by ...

Dealing with an engine is one of the most complex tasks anyone can perform in a vehicle. Sometimes, removing any component is just a step to do something, such as removing the timing chain. Although ...

I`ve just bought (privately) a Fiat panda 1.3 diesel registered Jan 2005. I hear a lot of talk about timing and cam belts breaking and costing a fortune to repair. What exactly are they and does my ...

In older Volkswagens, I’ve always had the timing belt replaced at 60,000 miles. This car has a 2.0-liter, turbo-charged engine, and when I call the dealer, they tell me to bring it in to have it ...

Is the engine in your Honda CR-V timing belt or chain? It depends on when the car was made, but it’s crucial information. That’s particularly so for owners of the first-gen CRVs we saw in Australia.

For your engine to start, there has to be a perfect timing for every part, especially the engine valves. Depending on the car model, other parts have to move at the same time for the engine to start.

I have a Hyundai ix20 1.6 diesel active which, I believe, has a timing chain as opposed to a belt. I always understood that timing chains were generally expected to last the life of the engine. A ...

I'm buying my granddaughter a 2004 Holden Cruze. The car has travelled exactly 100,000kms and has a full service history but there is no evidence the timing belt has been changed. The salesman in the ...

That's correct, the 3.2-litre turbo-diesel engine has a timing chain, not a belt, so doesn't need to be replaced. Disclaimer: You acknowledge and agree that all answers are provided as a general guide ...

Toyota is frequently cited as the builder of some of the most reliable cars from the past or available right now. As positive as that recognition is, these machines often need more attention to keep ...