Timing BeltAutomotive Tips from Charlie's Fast Lube Dexter: A Broken or Damaged Timing BeltThe timing belt rotates the cam shafts which open and close the valves that allow air, fuel, and exhaust to flow through the engine as it powers your car when you drive around Dexter.An old timing belt can lose a tooth in the belt allowing it to slip. The engine could stop or misfire. Timing belt... Read More Posted in Timing Belt on December 13, 2020 It Pays to Take Care of Your Transmission at Charlie's Fast Lube DexterIf you've been paying attention, you've noticed that vehicle engines are getting more and more powerful in Dexter. At the same time, they are getting better and better fuel economy. I've gotta tell 'ya, most of that's because of technological advances in transmissions. To get a better understand... Read More Posted in Timing Belt on August 02, 2020 Ask Charlie's Fast Lube Dexter: What Happens When a Serpentine Belt Breaks?The serpentine belt is aptly named since it snakes around under your hood. It may lack its namesake's fangs, but it sure packs a wallop when it breaks.The serpentine belt powers a lot of engine systems. It runs the alternator, which charges the battery; the water pump (on some vehicles), which co... Read More Posted in Timing Belt on May 03, 2020 |
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