Ask ten drivers what a timing belt does. You'll get eight shrugs, one "isn't that a serpentine thing?", and maybe one correct ...

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 ...

Rubber timing belts must not be contaminated with engine oil, as oil can cause the rubber to swell, delaminate, and crack, leading to premature belt failure and potential catastrophic engine damage ...

Fleet operators are being warned of a potential reliability issue that affects numerous cars and vans produced since 2012 and could result in engine failure. The use of 'wet belts' was introduced by ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...