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Timing chain and timing belt are part of the engine of any automobile that synchronizes the timing of the valves of the engine. This belt or chain transfers the power of crankshaft to the cam shaft which activates the valves, thus providing air and fuel to engine cylinders. Both timing chains and timing belts perform the same task. In the 70’s and 80’s timing chains were popular and most automobile makers made use of these chains. In 90’s rubber made timing belts became popular, but now again it is timing chains that are being preferred by manufacturers. If there is any difference between timing chain and timing belt, and what their features and pros and cons are. The real difference between a chain and a belt is what you would expect with the materials with which they are made. A chain is made of interlinking metal pieces, is heavier, stronger and makes more noise. It is also longer lasting. However, a timing belt is less expensive, is serviceable, less complex than a chain, but needs to be replaced more often than a chain. It is car manufacturer’s perceived efficiency that makes them go with a timing chain or a timing belt. You can hear the noise made by the chain when the car is running but the timing belt rarely makes any noise. Timing chains tend to last the lifetime of an engine as they have been designed to stretch rather than break with use. Belts on the other hand tend to break down if you do not get them replaced as per the recommendations of the manufacturer. Why would manufacturers then use belts at all if chains do not need to be replaced ever? Well, the answer to this puzzle lies in the fact that as chains stretch with usage, they tend to affect the timing of the engine resulting in poor performance of the car whereas this problem does not arise when there is a timing belt instead of a timing chain as it breaks periodically and needs to be replaced. Both timing chains and timing belts are located in the same area in the engine and you can see them when you open the hood of the car. Timing belts are covered with a plastic cover, while timing chains are covered with a metal casing. This is because a timing chain requires lubrication with engine oil every now and then. Timing chain is more expensive than a belt, and it is hard to replace also. On the other hand, belt is cheaper and it is very easy to replace. But there is the danger of the belt breaking down, if you do not get it replaced after certain number of km and you could be stranded in the middle of the road if it does happen. On the other hand, if you feel that your timing chain has stretched, you can get it serviced or adjusted. Timing chain on the other hand starts making noise to let you know you need to get it adjusted and very rarely does it break.

Get the AC compressor checked and AC gas leak check. Either of these two item can deteriorate the AC cooling.

No, whenevr you hard brake and car was about to skid then ABS system activate and control that skidding and flash ABS light showing that i am working today after long time. And its pretty normal.

Check the fuses and relay and if everything is fine then see an electrician who can trace the problem and figure out.

looks like fuel pump is leaking petrol and loosing pressure due to this leak, without a delay and without lighting a cigg go to qualified mechanic and get it check.

Your battery is dying my friend, and soon after few days your car wont even start. Check the battery and get the replacement asap.

Rashidiya al quoz and Aweer is filled with good mechanic, just walk in any palce and they will figure out in 30 mins and repair probably in less than 2 hour and cost fraction of Al futtaim charges. Same i do all the time. Good luck, as first time is little uneasy in exploring mechanic and trusting someone.

i have a 2003 Lexus RX and the issue with my ride is that when accelerating the car gets louder than normal. what could be the reason