An engine depends on perfect timing the same way a symphony depends on a conductor. Every valve opens at the exact moment it should, every piston moves in perfect rhythm, and everything stays ...

A mechanic has issued a warning over an " unfixable" problem on used cars sold after 2017. Dave Harrison, a spokesperson for 911 Auto Repairs, warned motorists and road users the issue could become ...

13:19, Tue, Mar 11, 2025 Updated: 13:28, Tue, Mar 11, 2025 A top mechanic has warned drivers to avoid any used model fitted with a certain type of engine that could come with a huge fault that could ...

Q. The Toyota dealer recommends (the expensive) replacement of the timing belt at 60,000 miles. The owner’s manual recommends replacing it at 90,000 miles and then only if driving under special ...

About a year ago, I had the timing belt replaced on my 2003 Subaru Outback. Last week, I had the head gasket replaced at a different shop, and they looked at my timing belt and said I needed a new one ...

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.

Our 2001 Subaru Forester (93,000 miles, we're the only owner) has been an excellent, essentially maintenance-free vehicle. Recently, when a front axle was replaced for a torn CV joint boot, the garage ...

Hello Richard, I understand the anxiety caused when you see the check engine light or MIL (Malfunction Indicator Light) on your dashboard. This amber light can mean a range of faults that affect ...

10:02, Wed, Aug 14, 2024 Updated: 10:03, Wed, Aug 14, 2024 The vehicle component retailer Halfords has warned owners of older cars to listen out for a certain noise that could cost a fortune to fix if ...