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 ...

If you have an older car from the 90s and below, odds are you have a timing belt. Some new car manufacturers, such as Audi, still use timing belts in their engine designs, but for longevity, many ...

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The timing belt is a notched rubber belt, sometimes called a Gilmer belt. This belt allows the crankshaft to drive the camshaft, which in turn opens and closes the valves. Without this belt, the ...

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 ...

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.

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The mechanic at the garage we take our 2020 (Honda) Passport to is telling me that we should be replacing the timing belt soon, even though the vehicle’s maintenance system isn’t calling for it.