Q: We took our 2009 Honda Accord, with 61,000 miles, to our Honda dealer for a state safety inspection. The technician recommended that we install a timing belt package (timing belt, water pump, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Nissan spokesman Peter Fadeyev says: "Since the late 1980s, all Nissan vehicles have had a timing chain fitted, not a belt. This chain does not need replacing as a service-related item." Disclaimer: ...

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 ...

If you’ve ever shouted, “It’s going to cost how much?” it might be because you’re driving a car that’s especially expensive to fix. What might sound like a simple repair isn’t necessarily easy on some ...

Ford’s popular PX Ranger (sold from 2011 to its replacement in 2022) marked a distinct move away from timing belt technology to drive the engine's inlet and exhaust cam. So, regardless of what engine ...