My Mini Cooper has a faulty timing chain. I made this point when I took my car in for servicing in November and nothing was done. Within a week or so my car began to stall, it was checked again and I ...

Timing chains are generally more durable than timing belts – though neither is as durable as direct gear drive – however, timing belts are lighter, less expensive, and operate more quietly. Photo by ...

Many modern passenger cars have either a timing belt or a timing chain. Generally speaking, timing belts have the advantage of being quieter and cheaper to produce and replace, while timing chains ...

As a car owner, you’re likely to run into your fair share of engine issues. While some are rarer than others, you could experience oil leaks, overheating, and multiple other things. These problems ...

Dear Car Talk: The last time I replaced a water pump was because it leaked. That was 1979, in a 1973 Mercury Capri. My high-school boyfriend did the work in my parents’ garage while I helped. I have ...