We love our engines
It was a Tuesday morning in February when a 2010 Audi A4 rolled into my bay on a flatbed. The owner—a software engineer who’d bought it used six months earlier—stood there looking like someone just told him his dog died. “It just stopped running on the highway,” he said. I popped the hood, pulled the … Read more
It was a cold December morning back in 2018, pouring rain on the interstate outside Portland. This young guy pulls into the shop on a flatbed, his 2005 Honda Accord soaked and looking defeated. He tells me he was doing about 65 mph in the fast lane when the engine just quit—no warning, no weird … Read more
Quick Answer: Most manufacturers recommend replacing your timing belt between 60,000 and 105,000 miles, or every 5 to 7 years—whichever comes first. However, exact timing belt replacement interval varies significantly by make, model, and engine. Always consult your owner’s manual or a trusted mechanic to avoid catastrophic engine failure. The $3,200 Lesson I’ll Never Forget … Read more