Tangent and Albany Auto Repair

Nestled within the intricate machinery of your engine lies a critical component responsible for maintaining synchrony among its various moving parts—the timing belt. Let's chat about the importance of changing your timing belt, the role it plays in engine operation and the potential consequences of neglecting its replacement. 1. **Vital Engine Synchronization:**    The timing belt, also known as a camshaft drive belt, is responsible for synchronizing the rotation of the engine's crankshaft and camshaft. This synchronization is crucial for precise opening and closing of the engine's valves, ensuring optimal combustion and overall performance. 2. **Preventing Catastrophic Engine Damage:**    Timing belts are subject to wear and tear over time. If a timing belt fails or breaks, the consequences can be severe. In interference engines, where the valves and pistons share the same space, a broken timing belt can lead to a collision between them, re ... read more

Why did my car die while driving? Your car could have died while driving if your timing belt broke.  If your engine has a timing belt then it should be replaced every 60,000 to 90,000 miles. The difference in mileage is based on manufacturer specifications. Having your timing belt replaced at the correct interval can prevent a timing belt from breaking. If your timing belt breaks, then it can cause internal damage to your engine. This can be repaired. As a note, not all engines have timing belts some of them have a timing chain instead. Give us a call and let us take care of you.   Happy Adventures, Heather   Our specials can be found here - Specials - J & H Automotive, Inc Ready to make an appointment … Appointments - J & H Automotive, Inc Want to know more &hel ... read more

It's possible that a timing component failed causing damage to the belt causing it to break. It could have also broken if it is past due for replacement.  If you're wondering when your timing belt is due give us a call or request an appointment online. 541-791-2886 Happy Adventures, Heather

Timing belts should be done every 60-90K miles depending on your engine. When we do timing belts we also change your water pump, pulleys, thermostat, serpentine belts and the camshaft and crankshaft seals. Most of these all come in a complete kit and you know Murphy's law if you don't change it when you're there it will leak later. If you're wondering if you're due for a timing belt give us a call or request an appointment online.  Happy Adventures,  Heather

If your car is equipped with a timing belt then you should change your water pump and thermostat at the same time as you have your timing belt done. Typically with those engines it comes as a kit with the belt and components.  If your engine has a timing chain rather than a timing belt then it's not necessary to replace our water pump until it starts to leak or have an issue.  If you're wondering what type of engine you have then stop by and we'll check it and let you know.  Happy Adventures, Heather

I know today is black Friday and that itself has become a national holiday, but with all of that please remember to shop at the local stores in your town. They are small businesses trying to provide for there families, they work long hours with very little reward other than to know they are making a difference in the lives of the people who they employ and to there children. We are a small business too and sometimes people forget.  Please remember to shop small and support that local family who is doing their best to make a difference. Happy Adventures,  Heather

Why does my car need a water pump with the timing belt? We always encourage those who have a timing belt to do the water pump at the same time, this is because in order to do your water pump you have to take off the timing belt to get to it. Really it makes good sense. I know there are more technical reasons and I could go ask Jason and he could give you all the explanations. I just don't want to charge you twice for the same job when I could have just done it all at the same time and saved you quite a bit of money.  Happy Adventures Heather