Timing Belt
The serpentine belt is aptly named since it snakes around under your hood. It may lack its namesake's fangs, but it sure packs a wallop when it breaks.The serpentine belt powers a lot of engine systems. It runs the alternator, which charges the battery; the water pump (on some vehicles), which co...
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Posted in Timing Belt
on July 19, 2016
If you've been paying attention, you've noticed that vehicle engines are getting more and more powerful in Troy. At the same time, they are getting better and better fuel economy. I've gotta tell 'ya, most of that's because of technological advances in transmissions. To get a better understandin...
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Posted in Timing Belt
on May 24, 2016
The timing belt in your engine controls the opening and closing of the intake and exhaust valves. Troy drivers need to replace it on a schedule to avoid failure.Timing belts are very difficult to get to, requiring quite a bit of labor to access. Timing belt replacement is one of the more expensiv...
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Posted in Timing Belt
on February 27, 2016
The timing belt rotates the cam shafts which open and close the valves that allow air, fuel, and exhaust to flow through the engine as it powers your auto. An old timing belt can lose a tooth in the belt allowing it to slip. The engine could stop or misfire. Timing belt slip or a broken timing...
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Posted in Timing Belt
on December 31, 2015
The timing belt in your engine controls the opening and closing of the intake and exhaust valves. Troy car owners need to replace it on a schedule to avoid failure. Timing belts are very difficult to get to, requiring quite a bit of labor to access. Timing belt replacement is one of the more co...
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Posted in Timing Belt
on December 02, 2015
Knowing how their engine works can help Troy auto owners make informed decisions about car care and prevent costly repairs to their vehicles. This is especially true when it comes to timing belts. An engines power is generated in the cylinders. Inside the cylinder is a piston that m...
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Posted in Timing Belt
on July 24, 2015
Your engine is like a finely choreographed dance. All the parts have to work together. If the timing is off at the ballet, dancers crash into each other and fall down. It the timing is off in your engine, it may not run at all. One of the most intricate dances in your engine, has to ...
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Posted in Timing Belt
on December 04, 2012
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