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Timing is Everything (Timing Cover Replacement)

There’s 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.  It’s called the timing...
Published on: Nov 03, 2024

Combustion Choreography: Timing Belt Replacement at California Smog & Automotive Institute in Riverside Has Video

Have you ever seen a ballet performance? Have you wondered how all of those dancers manage to travel all over the stage jumping and twirling and never crash into each other? That's the job of a choreo...
Published on: Aug 06, 2018

Automotive Tips from California Smog & Automotive Institute: Knowing When Your Timing Belt Should Be Replaced Has Video

The timing belt in your engine controls the opening and closing of the intake and exhaust valves. Riverside drivers need to replace it on a schedule to avoid failure.Timing belts are very difficult to...
Published on: Sep 12, 2017