Automotive Services FAQ
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- Is changing my air filter important?
- How do I clean dirty battery terminals?
- How do I know I will not be overcharged for my repair?
- What care should be given to a car not driven in a long time?
- When do I change my fuel filter?
- Does using air-conditioning affect my fuel economy?
- How often should I get a transmission fluid change?
- On a long trip what maintenance should be done?
- When stopped for extended periods should I shut off my engine?
- What are normal driving conditions?
Ask A Mechanic!
To prevent engine damage automobiles with with rubber timing belts should have them replaced at 50,000 miles. If your car has a timing chain then it can last considerably longer because chains are stronger - partly because they are lubricated with oil. Please keep in mind thought that timing chains can still break. A broken timing chain can destroy an entire engine and leave you with a large auto repair bill. Normally timing chains should be replaced every 100,000 miles, though some cars require an earlier replacement. Preventative maintenance will result in a better-running car and lower repair bills.
Do cars with 50,000+ miles have timing-chain problems?
To prevent engine damage automobiles with with rubber timing belts should have them replaced at 50,000 miles. If your car has a timing chain then it can last considerably longer because chains are stronger - partly because they are lubricated with oil. Please keep in mind thought that timing chains can still break. A broken timing chain can destroy an entire engine and leave you with a large auto repair bill. Normally timing chains should be replaced every 100,000 miles, though some cars require an earlier replacement. Preventative maintenance will result in a better-running car and lower repair bills.