Q. I have a 2016 Volvo S60 with a four-cylinder engine. It has about 90,000 miles on it. I am going to change the timing belt ...

I have a 98 Volvo V70 with 112,000 miles. A mechanic just told me I m on borrowed time, as I have not changed the timing belt. He said it should have been done at 105,000 miles, and could break and ...

QUESTION: I recently purchased a very used 1981 Ford Escort (stop laughing, it was only $150). I know that they are prone to valve-train meltdown. When mine does melt, can I install a later-model ...

It’s a question of how often, not if, based on the recommendations of the vehicle manufacturer or a mechanic who finds the belt is stretched or damaged. Some manufacturers recommend changing the ...

Replacing the timing belt and water pump on your first generation Lexus IS is a pretty complicated job and you have to be extra careful with the timing system not to upset its settings and damage the ...

Q:I have a 2002 Hyundai Elantra with 97,000 miles. During the state inspection, the mechanic told me that I will soon need to replace my timing chain. He also said that the hose running from the pump ...

Q. The Toyota dealer recommends (the expensive) replacement of the timing belt at 60,000 miles. The owner’s manual recommends replacing it at 90,000 miles and then only if driving under special ...

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 ...

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.

In 2012, I purchased a 2009 Elantra and the car now has 48,400 kilometres. Last week, I took the car to a dealership and was told that, as per the manufacturer's maintenance, the timing belt was due ...