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It’s a question of how often, not if, based on the recommendations of the vehicle manufacturer or a mechanic who finds the belt is stretched or damaged. Some manufacturers recommend changing the ...

If your vehicle uses a timing belt and you’re due for a replacement, don’t ever ask to see the old belt — it’ll look perfect, pristine, and as good as the new one that just went into your engine. In ...

An engine depends on perfect timing the same way a symphony depends on a conductor. Every valve opens at the exact moment it should, every piston moves in perfect rhythm, and everything stays ...

Unless you own a Yugo, you probably already realize that your car’s engine is a meticulously designed and engineered hunk of metal. Even so, you may not know that if one part of the engine fails, it ...

As a general rule, I'd say five years or 60,000 miles (whichever comes first). The pulley, tensioner and (in most cases) water pump will also need to be changed. Most cam belt failures we hear about ...

How much should it cost to replace timing belt on my Honda Civic? When should that replacement typically be done? Does the VW Polo 1.0 Turbo R-Line have a timing chain? I have just bought a brand new ...

We have a 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe that we bought new. It now has more than 100,000 kilometres on it. I am slightly concerned because I can’t find information anywhere on when the timing belt should be ...

Endurance Warranty, Omega Auto Care and American Dream Auto Protect We all need something to keep us running. For some people, that’s a cup of coffee in the morning. And for your car? It’s the timing ...

QUESTION: I recently purchased a very used 1981 Ford Escort (stop laughing, it was only $150). I know that they are prone to valve-train meltdown. When mine does melt, can I install a later-model ...

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.