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 ...

The dealership said that I needed to replace the timing belt, but my local shop said that I have a timing chain, not a belt. Who should I listen to?Q. I recently took my 2003 Honda to the dealership ...

Q: I have a 2005 Ford Freestar minivan, six-cylinder with 85,000 miles on it. I cannot find a recommendation in the owner's manual for a timing belt replacement. Does this vehicle need a belt ...

Many modern passenger cars have either a timing belt or a timing chain. Generally speaking, timing belts have the advantage of being quieter and cheaper to produce and replace, while timing chains ...