Timing is Everything (Timing Cover Replacement)
December 1, 2024
Theres an important part in your vehicle that shields your timing belt, timing chain or cam belt from the debris and gunk that can be kicked up from the road. Its called the timing cover. Its important because the timing belt or chain is what coordinates parts of your engine called the camshaft... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy South Fort Myers: A Broken or Damaged Timing Belt
October 29, 2023
The timing belt rotates the cam shafts which open and close the valves that allow air, fuel, and exhaust to flow through the engine as it powers your car when you drive around Fort Myers.An old timing belt can lose a tooth in the belt allowing it to slip. The engine could stop or misfire. Timing ... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy South Fort Myers: Knowing When Your Timing Belt Should Be Replaced
August 15, 2021
The timing belt in your engine controls the opening and closing of the intake and exhaust valves. Fort Myers drivers need to replace it on a schedule to avoid failure.Timing belts are very difficult to get to, requiring quite a bit of labor to access. Timing belt replacement is one of the more ex... More