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 ...

Your car's internal combustion engine requires a massive amount of individual parts to make it run. From the tiniest nuts and bolts to hulking crankshafts and engine blocks, modern motors are composed ...

My wife and I recently traded up to newer cars, a 2004 Toyota RAV4 2.4-litre and a 2007 Toyota Aurion, and I was wondering if they have belts or timing chains? Having checked the Service books for ...

I PREFER chains because they have better durability and don't require any servicing, whereas belts have to be replaced at regular intervals to ensure they don't ultimately break and do serious ...

For years, beltdriven timing drives have been the accepted standard in NASCAR Nextel Cup racing. The same holds true in the Busch Series and Truck Series as well as other top touring racing series.

Do timing chains last longer than timing belts? Historically timing chains were considered to be longer-lasting and more reliable than timing belts, although this is not necessarily the case on more ...