As a car owner, you’re likely to run into your fair share of engine issues. While some are rarer than others, you could experience oil leaks, overheating, and multiple other things. These problems ...

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, ...

The answer to the question about how long timing chains last and whether they need to be replaced has two possible answers. It all depends on your answer to this question: Do you maintain your car ...

Q. We recently purchased a very clean 15-year-old, four-cylinder Toyota Corolla. The car has only 51,000 miles on it. When we took it in for service, we were informed that the timing chain needs to be ...

Q: I own a 2011 Toyota Camry with 116,000 miles. Is there ever a need to replace or service the timing chain due to routine maintenance? The salesperson who sold me the car said it should last the ...

Answer: In general, an engine's timing chain isn't considered a maintenance item. But in high-mileage situations, a chain may indeed stretch and cause problems. I don't know of any GM dealerships ...

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?

I recently purchased a 2019 2.0-litre Ford Ranger Wildtrak with 105,000km on it. It runs well, but I was wondering when I should have the timing chain replaced. Good news. Instead of a rubber toother ...

DEAR CAR TALK: I bought a 2009 Hyundai Accent new back in the day. Today it has 77,000 miles on it. I knew it was time to change the timing belt, but that's not cheap, so I put it off thinking I could ...