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?

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, ...

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 ...

Do you have warning lights, misfires, and/or starting trouble? If so, you car's timing belt could be faulty -- it's time to ...

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 ...

Dealing with an engine is one of the most complex tasks anyone can perform in a vehicle. Sometimes, removing any component is just a step to do something, such as removing the timing chain. Although ...

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.

Zak is new to the CarBuzz team, working as a freelance content writer. When Zak isn't writing How To articles for CarBuzz he's working as a high school automotive technology instructor. Before ...