Midtown Tire & Auto
433 S Main, Cedar City, UT 84720 435.586.0460

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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: Nov 24, 2024

Simple Answers from Midtown Tire & Auto for Cedar City: 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? Midtown Tire & Auto Answer: Well...
Published on: Nov 12, 2023

Simple Answers from Midtown Tire & Auto for Cedar City: 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: Sep 04, 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: Aug 26, 2022

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 30, 2022

Timing Belt

Let's address a very important maintenance item for everyone in Cedar City UT – timing belt replacement. It's important because letting this one slide can lead to very expensive engine damage.Yo...
Published on: Dec 14, 2021

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: Oct 25, 2020

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: Mar 27, 2020