Replacing the timing belt and water pump on your first generation Lexus IS is a pretty complicated job and you have to be extra careful with the timing system not to upset its settings and damage the ...

The schedule for replacing a timing belt varies by manufacturer, with some saying it should be every 60,000 miles and others 100,000 miles or more. (Some engines have timing chains that shouldn’t ...

Q: I have a 2009 Hyundai Elantra. The dealership insists I need to replace the timing belt because I have owned it six years. They say it should be replaced every six years or 60,000 miles. I only ...

It’s a question of how often, not if, based on the recommendations of the vehicle manufacturer or a mechanic who finds the belt is stretched or damaged. Some manufacturers recommend changing the ...

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.

I have a 98 Volvo V70 with 112,000 miles. A mechanic just told me I m on borrowed time, as I have not changed the timing belt. He said it should have been done at 105,000 miles, and could break and ...

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?

Q: I just received quite a shock as my car reached 60,000 miles and needed to have the timing belt replaced. I had no idea these things cost this much. I didn’t have to do this on my previous cars. My ...

How much should it cost to replace timing belt on my Honda Civic? When should that replacement typically be done? Does the VW Polo 1.0 Turbo R-Line have a timing chain? I have just bought a brand new ...

My daughter was given a 1995 Toyota Corolla by a family friend, who inherited it from a late relative. The car has 65,000 miles. My daughter plans to drive the car from our home in California to ...