jdpower

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 ...
Reading Eagle

Under the Hood: A shift from timing belts to timing chains

Question: When car shopping, do you think it is important to consider if a vehicle has a timing belt or timing chain? After seeing friends pay hefty charges for timing belt replacements, I wonder why ...
The Providence Journal

Timing belts vs. chains

JOHNSTON — Everyone knows — or ought to know — that a broken timing belt is a serious no-no. “Every time (we have) a broken timing belt, nine times out of 10 it results in engine damage,” said Anthony ...
autoevolution

It Might Be Time To Change Your Car's Timing Chain, an Experienced Mechanic Explains Why

Car Wizard has become widely known on YouTube as one of the coolest, most transparent auto mechanics in the U.S. His love for cars didn’t end when he started the video production side hustle and ...

5 signs your timing is off (and what it does to your engine)

Do you have warning lights, misfires, and/or starting trouble? If so, you car's timing belt could be faulty -- it's time to ...
autoevolution

How to Remove Timing Chain on Toyota VVTi Engine

Dealing with an engine is one of the most complex tasks anyone can perform in a vehicle. Sometimes, removing any component is just a step to do something, such as removing the timing chain. Although ...
HonestJohn.co.uk

Why are timing chains preferred over timing belts?

Belts were cheaper and quieter, but chains more precisely control emissions, which is why they are coming back. Mercedes-Benz engines have always been chain. I have just bought a 60 plate Ford Focus ...
Carsguide.com.au

Do I have a timing belt or chain in my Mitsubishi?

Assuming we’re talking about a 4B12 engine (Mitsubishi’s internal codes) such as found in a 2016 Lancer or Outlander, then your engine has a timing chain rather than a timing belt. While timing belts ...
Carsguide.com.au

Ford Ranger Timing Belt or Chain - Which One Does It Have?

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 ...
HonestJohn.co.uk

Timing belt or timing chain

I`ve just bought (privately) a Fiat panda 1.3 diesel registered Jan 2005. I hear a lot of talk about timing and cam belts breaking and costing a fortune to repair. What exactly are they and does my ...
Drive

Q&A: Timing belt or chain?

I own a 2008 Toyota Corolla Conquest Sedan with 90,000kms. During my last service my mechanic had told me that at about 91,000kms I will need to be replacing the timing belt and it's going to cost me ...