Pete's Auto Repair
6209 Portal Way, Ferndale, WA 98248 │360.380.2277

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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 13, 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: Aug 01, 2022

Timing Belt

Let's address a very important maintenance item for everyone in Ferndale WA – timing belt replacement.  It's important because letting this one slide can lead to very expensive engine damag...
Published on: Sep 20, 2021

Simple Answers from Pete's Auto Repair for Ferndale: 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? Pete's Auto Repair Answer: Well, a broken timing be...
Published on: Dec 07, 2020

Timing Chain

What makes your engine work properly?      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 compress...
Published on: Nov 11, 2020

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: May 26, 2020

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: May 26, 2020