DJ's Auto and Truck, Inc.
10154 BODE ST PLAINFIELD, Illinois 60585 | (630) 904-8181

Engine and Exhaust

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(Timing Belt)

You may have heard about an important part of your vehicle's engine called a timing belt, and many know that if that belt breaks, it can cause some very serious engine problems.   Not all vehicle...
Published on: Apr 27, 2025

Timing Chain

All engines have either a timing belt or a timing chain to synchronize the opening and closing of the intake and exhaust valves.  This keeps the engine running smoothly and efficiently.  If ...
Published on: Apr 20, 2025

Timing Belt

Let's address a very important maintenance item for everyone in Plainfield IL – timing belt replacement. It's important because letting this one slide can lead to very expensive engine damage.Yo...
Published on: Apr 07, 2023

Simple Answers from DJ's Auto and Truck, Inc. for Plainfield: Timing Belt Replacement

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question: My friend had a broken timing belt and it was very expensive to repair his engine.  What can I do to avoid a broken timing belt? DJ's Auto and Truck, Inc. Answer:...
Published on: Apr 10, 2022

Timing Chain

As your engine runs, the intake valves need to open up to allow air into the engine. They remain closed while the air and fuel is compressed and ignited, powering the piston. Then the exhaust valves o...
Published on: Jun 06, 2021

Timing Chain

As your engine runs, the intake valves need to open to allow air into the engine.  They remain closed while the air and fuel are compressed and ignited, powering the piston.  Then the exhaus...
Published on: Nov 05, 2020

Simple Answers from DJ's Auto and Truck, Inc. for Plainfield: Timing Belt Replacement

Question My friend had a broken timing belt and it was very expensive to repair his engine.  What can I do to avoid a broken timing belt? Answer Well, a broken timing belt can lead to one of t...
Published on: May 07, 2018

Timing Chain

As your engine runs, the intake valves need to open up to allow air into the engine. They remain closed while the air and fuel is compressed and ignited, powering the piston. Then the exhaust valves o...
Published on: Sep 07, 2017