Posted on 11/30/2023
As you turn the key and your car's engine roars to life, there's a balance of intricate movements happening beneath the hood. One crucial player is engine timing. It's not just a technical term for automotive enthusiasts; it's the heartbeat of your vehicle's performance - and an overlooked aspect of the engine functionality. How Engine Timing Works At its core, engine timing is the precise synchronization of the opening and closing of the engine's valves with the movement of the pistons. This is controlled by the timing belt or chain, which connects the crankshaft and the camshaft. As the crankshaft rotates, the timing belt or chain ensures that the camshaft turns at the right speed, dictating when the valves open and close. This intricate coordination ensures that fuel is injected and exhaust gasses are expelled at the optimal moments in the engine's four-stroke cycle – intake ... read more