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(Timing Belt)

You may have heard about an important part of your vehicle's engine called a timing belt, and many know that if that belt breaks, it can cause some very serious engine problems.   Not all vehicle...
Published on: Dec 15, 2024

Timing is Everything (Timing Cover Replacement)

There’s an important part in your vehicle that shields your timing belt, timing chain or cam belt from the debris and gunk that can be kicked up from the road.  It’s called the timing...
Published on: Jul 28, 2024

Timing is Everything (Timing Belt)

Talk about exquisite choreography; it happens under the hood of your vehicle every time you take a drive.  Your engine’s many complex parts must work exactly together.  One key is a pa...
Published on: Jun 09, 2024

Timing Belt

Let's address a very important maintenance item for everyone in Purcellville VA – timing belt replacement. It's important because letting this one slide can lead to very expensive engine damage....
Published on: Jul 14, 2022

Timing Chain

As your engine runs, the intake valves need to open up to allow air into the engine. They remain closed while the air and fuel is compressed and ignited, powering the piston. Then the exhaust valves o...
Published on: Dec 25, 2021

Timing Chain

As your engine runs, the intake valves need to open up to allow air into the engine. They remain closed while the air and fuel is compressed and ignited, powering the piston. Then the exhaust valves o...
Published on: Nov 12, 2021

Simple Answers from Purcellville Tire & Auto Service for Purcellville: Timing Belt Replacement

Question My friend had a broken timing belt and it was very expensive to repair his engine.  What can I do to avoid a broken timing belt? Answer Well, a broken timing belt can lead to one of t...
Published on: Apr 04, 2021

Timing Chain

As your engine runs, the intake valves need to open to allow air into the engine.  They remain closed while the air and fuel are compressed and ignited, powering the piston.  Then the exhaus...
Published on: Feb 03, 2020