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Mechanics keep seeing timing chain failures on high-mileage GM SUVs

High-mileage GM SUVs are increasingly showing up in repair shops with timing chain problems that often catch owners off guard ...
The Providence Journal

Car Doctor: Is it really necessary to replace timing chain?

Q. We recently purchased a very clean 15-year-old, four-cylinder Toyota Corolla. The car has only 51,000 miles on it. When we took it in for service, we were informed that the timing chain needs to be ...
The Providence Journal

Timing chains should last as long as 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 ...
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Timing Chain Vs. Timing Belt

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 ...
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Mechanics keep seeing timing belt neglect destroy otherwise reliable engines

The timing belt is one of those components most drivers never think about—until the engine suddenly stops running. Mechanics ...
Cars

How Often Should I Replace My Timing Belt?

The schedule for replacing a timing belt varies by manufacturer, with some saying it should be every 60,000 miles and others 100,000 miles or more. (Some engines have timing chains that shouldn’t ...
ConsumerAffairs

Is a Timing Belt Covered Under Warranty?

Endurance Warranty, Omega Auto Care and American Dream Auto Protect We all need something to keep us running. For some people, that’s a cup of coffee in the morning. And for your car? It’s the timing ...