We must first understand what each of these two systems does for a car. They both serve the same purpose, which is to coordinate the movement of the crankshaft as well as the camshaft(s) so that the ...

Inside the front of your engine, there’s a component that’s either a timing belt, or a timing chain. They both serve the same function, but they’re made of different materials. And while belts aren’t ...

Your engine’s timing system keeps pistons and valves moving in perfect harmony, but when it’s off, performance drops and damage looms. From rattles to check engine lights, early warning signs can save ...

The timing chain is the heartbeat of your engine, keeping pistons and valves in perfect sync. When it wears or stretches, performance drops and repair bills soar. Knowing the warning signs, using the ...

This noise is increasing and my engine has started to lose power, has unstable idling and displays a check engine light I drive a Toyota CAMRY 2003 with a 2AZ-FE engine. Recently, my engine started ...

Both the petrol and diesel versions of the 2018 ASX used a timing chain rather than a toother rubber timing belt. That means both engines’ timing chains should be good for the life of the engine, ...

Q: I have a 2008 Hyundai Sonata which is equipped with a timing chain. The vehicle is approaching 100,000 miles. I was wondering, since it is a timing chain instead of a rubber timing belt, does it ...

Hello Paul, I drive a Toyota CAMRY 2003 with a 2AZ-FE engine. Recently, my engine started making a rattling noise, especially in the morning. This noise is increasing and my engine has started losing ...

An engine's health depends on several key measures and functions. For example, air and fuel need to be present in the correct quantities, coolant is required to keep the engine operating at a safe ...

The Mazda 3 timing belt or chain question is a common one, but one with a fairly simple answer. Unless the Mazda 3 in question is the very first turbo-diesel model (sold in Australia between 2007 and ...

BorgWarner will begin manufacturing advanced engine timing chains at its campus in Itatiba City, Brazil, in late 2015 in a move it claims make it the first automotive supplier to produce chains ...