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 ...

Do you know what a timing belt or a timing chain is and what they do? Could you find them on your vehicle's engine if you had to? If you answered no, don't sweat it. Both are buried behind a lot of ...

Not to cause any undue alarm, but your vehicle could have a ticking time-bomb lying in wait underneath its hood. It's called the timing belt- a very simple part that can cause very big problems if ...

The answer to the question about how long timing chains last and whether they need to be replaced has two possible answers. It all depends on your answer to this question: Do you maintain your car ...

Keep reading to find out what a timing chain replacement costs, what kind of help you can expect from your warranty, and what the key differences are between timing chains and timing belts. Luckily, ...

Do timing chains last longer than timing belts? Historically timing chains were considered to be longer-lasting and more reliable than timing belts, although this is not necessarily the case on more ...

I bought a BMW 316d one year ago, and so far I have been very satisfied. However, six months ago a metallic "ticking" sound began coming from the engine compartment. The sound has gotten worse since ...

Disassemble the engine of the popular SUV, and you might find either a Subaru Forester timing belt or chain driving the valve-gear of the four-cylinder boxer. That’s because the Forester has been with ...

I'd be inclined to take the advice of your mechanic, but if you are still concerned get the opinion of another mechanic. It should be easy, simply by listening to it, to determine where the noise is ...