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VIDEO: Diagnosing Camshaft Timing Issues

With VVT, before turning nuts and bolts, be sure to check the oil. This video is sponsored by The Group Training Academy.

Clean Oil Is Critical To Timing Chain Systems – Here’s Why

Using the wrong oil is a common problem that causes a vehicle’s timing chain to wear even quicker.

Efficient Engine Operation – It’s All In The Timing

Fuel, Spark, Air and Compression are all clearly important, but if they all need to happen at the same time.

VIDEO: Why Do Oil Filters Have Anti-Drain Back Valves?

For spin-on filters, it’s a rubber-like membrane on the inner side of the can. This video is sponsored by FRAM.

The Real Issues With BMW Timing Chain Stretch

Timing chain stretch is not as dramatic as you might think, but it can still be time consuming.

Top 10 Timing Belt Tips

Here are the Top 10 timing belt job tips that can make your next job just a little easier. 

Timing Chain Stretch? Blame the Engine Oil

Timing chain stretch is not the stretching of the timing chain, it is an elongation of the timing chain caused by wear to the chain’s components. The most common cause of timing chain stretch is lack of maintenance and regular oil changes.

Toyota V8 Timing Belt Service

Each of the various Toyota models that use the V8 have specific items that must be removed to allow access to the timing belt and allow room to remove the accessories, belt drives and timing covers.

Timing Chains In Hyundai Engines

Although Hyundai uses a single timing belt on its 2.7L V6 engines, its 3.3L, double-overhead camshaft engine is equipped with one timing chain for each camshaft and one drive chain for the oil pump. At first glance, a timing chain design allows engineers to shorten the overall length of the engine and reduce rotating friction.

Timing Chain Replacement: Diagnosis And Repair

Timing chains, with their thinner width, reduce overall engine length and are more durable than timing belts, requiring no scheduled maintenance. Timing chains do make more noise, have higher weight and higher cost than timing belts, though.