Your timing belt makes sure the different parts of your engine move in sync, and if it starts to fail, you’ll want to replace it as soon as possible. But what will that cost? Will your warranty help?

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 ...

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 ...

Hello Paul, I drive a 2003 Toyota Camry with a 2AZ-FE engine. Recently, my engine has started making a rattling noise when I start it, especially in the morning. The noise is becoming more noticeable, ...

I can't imagine any company other than Hyundai (well, maybe Kia) bragging about the lower maintenance costs of a timing chain over a timing belt in a luxury $40,000 sedan. But, indeed, Hyundai did, ...

Question: I have a 2005 Chevrolet Colorado with the I-5 engine. It's a great truck with 146,000 miles. Should I replace the timing chain/water pump to avoid a catastrophic failure? I'm concerned that ...

Hello Paul, I have been told to buy a car with a timing belt not a timing chain because the latter are prone to failure and are more expensive to replace. Is this true? Douglas Hello Douglas, car ...

We had the timing chain replaced in October 2022, but the new one fitted has just snapped. Is there a warranty on all BMW products ? The garage who fitted it tell us there was only a years warranty on ...

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 ...

An engine's health depends on several key measures and functions. For example, air and fuel need to be present in the correct quantities, coolant is required to keep the engine operating at a safe ...

For a 2015 Golf R, there is no 'set' replacement interval for the timing chain, as it's designed to last the life of the engine, however, replacement is typically recommended between 80,000 and ...

As The Telegraph’s motoring expert, I weigh in on your car dilemmas to save you money and make your driving life easier Having spent brief periods in the motor trade and renting out cars, Alex decided ...