Cobus has never been able to keep his car opinions to himself and at age 12, he expressed them in no uncertain terms to a certain motoring magazine’s editor. It was the first of many times he would be ...

Inside the front of your engine, there’s a component that’s either a timing belt, or a timing chain. They both serve the same function, but they’re made of different materials. And while belts aren’t ...

Disassemble the engine of the popular SUV, and you might find either a Subaru Forester timing belt or chain driving the valve-gear of the four-cylinder boxer. That’s because the Forester has been with ...

Q. I have a question on timing belt versus a timing chain when buying a car. I recently was told that my 2009 Honda Accord needs new belts including timing belt. Should I purchase a car with a timing ...

Does the Ford Focus have a timing belt or chain? Well, you'll be pleased to know that the latest Ford Focus has a timing chain. Why would you be pleased? You're about to find out… read on. This ...

The timing belt or chain sits at the center of an engine’s rhythm, quietly keeping pistons and valves in sync. When it fails, the damage can jump from a simple no-start to a destroyed engine in a ...

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 ...

Q. I was wondering whether my car has a timing belt or a timing chain. I own a 2017 Volkswagen Passat SEL Premium with a 1.8 Liter Turbo. It is an absolutely great vehicle and has been a joy to own. A ...

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 older Volkswagens, I’ve always had the timing belt replaced at 60,000 miles. This car has a 2.0-liter, turbo-charged engine, and when I call the dealer, they tell me to bring it in to have it ...

I have just bought a 60 plate Ford Focus Mk2 1.6 TDCI and I was wondering if it has a timing chain or belt and when this would need replacing. I do not have any paperwork to show the timing belt has ...