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a pushrod V engine with timing chain and tensioners

Timing Chain Symptoms: 5 Things To Look For A Failing/Stretched Timing Chain

March 13, 2023 by Jaco Schrader

Timing chains are essential to an engine’s operation, keeping the engine’s valves and pistons in sync.  A timing chain that is in … Read more

Categories Maintenance, Engine Tags chain, timing
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Bad Throttle Body Symptoms: 7 Common Symptoms

March 2, 2023 by Jaco Schrader

The throttle body is an essential component of any gasoline-powered engine. It regulates the air entering the engine, allowing it to maintain … Read more

Categories Maintenance, Engine Tags throttle body
Filling up an engine with oil

How much oil does my car need?

December 16, 2022September 23, 2022 by Jaco Schrader

There isn’t an average amount for all engines, but most small 4-cylinder engines can take up to 4 quarts, while big V8 … Read more

Categories Maintenance, Engine
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How Much Does It Cost To Rebuild an Engine?

December 16, 2022January 20, 2022 by Jaco Schrader

It happens to the best of us, and usually, at the worst of times, you are just driving, and suddenly there’s a … Read more

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