J&M Auto Center
693 Grayson Highway St A, Lawrenceville, GA 30046 678.407.9904

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Timing is Everything (Timing Cover Replacement)

There’s an important part in your vehicle that shields your timing belt, timing chain or cam belt from the debris and gunk that can be kicked up from the road.  It’s called the timing...
Published on: Oct 13, 2024

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 16, 2024

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: Mar 23, 2023

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: Sep 09, 2022

Timing Belt

Let’s address a very important maintenance item – timing belt replacement.  It’s important because letting this one slide can lead to very expensive engine damage. Your timing ...
Published on: Dec 12, 2021

Simple Answers from J&M Auto Center for Lawrenceville: 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: Jun 02, 2021

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: Feb 24, 2020

Timing Belt

Let's address a very important maintenance item for everyone in Lawrenceville GA – timing belt replacement. It's important because letting this one slide can lead to very expensive engine damage...
Published on: May 01, 2018