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Timing Belt Issues

If it weren't for the timing belt in your car, then the motor wouldn't turn. This is a component that aids in turning the camshaft in the motor. The belt allows for the opening of the shafts at just the right time so that the gears can work together with the power from the motor.

Some of the older cars have a timing chain, which can cause significant…

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Two Filters: Cabin and Engine Air Filters

Did you know that the inside of your vehicle is called a cabin? You maybe thought that term was reserved for boats and airplanes, until you remembered that the mechanic occasionally asks you if it's okay to change your cabin or engine air filter. But what, exactly, do each of the filters do?

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Bouncing Down the Road? It's Probably Your Suspension

If you've ever felt your car bounce as you're driving along a highway or when you hit a bump, you know what it feels like when your suspension wears out. You bottom out at the end of driveways more easily, and the ride is just, in general, more bumpy. But why, exactly, does the suspension on a vehicle wear out?

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