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Mechanics keep seeing timing chain failures on high-mileage GM SUVs

High-mileage GM SUVs are increasingly showing up in repair shops with timing chain problems that often catch owners off guard ...
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Timing Chain Vs. Timing Belt

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 ...
The Providence Journal

Timing chains should last as long as the engine

Q: I have a 2008 Hyundai Sonata which is equipped with a timing chain. The vehicle is approaching 100,000 miles. I was wondering, since it is a timing chain instead of a rubber timing belt, does it ...
The Providence Journal

Car Doctor: Is it really necessary to replace timing chain?

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 ...
Cars

How Often Should I Replace My Timing Belt?

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 ...
Hot Rod

Chrysler Hemi Timing Chain Defect

Chrysler has recalled the timing chain assemblies in just over 50,000 5.7-liter Hemi-equipped Dodge Challengers, Dodge Chargers, and Chrysler 300C models built between 2009 and 2012. (SRT vehicles are ...
SlashGear

The Only Surefire Way To Tell If Your Engine's Timing Belt Is Bad

Every engine has a means of coordinating the timing between the valve train and the rest of the engine. Some engines use a timing chain and some a timing belt. A timing belt has the relatively ...
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Stop the 2026 GM Timing Cover Leak with ALLDATA Torque Sequences and ACDelco Sealant Protocols

As we move through 2026, GM technicians are seeing a surge in timing cover failures on 2017–2026 models, often stemming from improper surface prep or outdated torque sequences. With ACDelco releasing ...
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Is a Timing Belt Covered Under Warranty?

Endurance Warranty, Omega Auto Care and American Dream Auto Protect We all need something to keep us running. For some people, that’s a cup of coffee in the morning. And for your car? It’s the timing ...