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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. Models equipped with V6 engines like the 3.6L have built a reputation for ...
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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...