Castro Valley Union 76
2445 Castro Valley Blvd, Castro Valley, CA 94546 510.581.6700

Engine and Exhaust

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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 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: Aug 11, 2024

Timing is Everything (Timing Belt)

Talk about exquisite choreography; it happens under the hood of your vehicle every time you take a drive.  Your engine’s many complex parts must work exactly together.  One key is a pa...
Published on: Jun 16, 2024

Simple Answers from Castro Valley Union 76 for Castro Valley: 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? Castro Valley Union 76 Answer: W...
Published on: Mar 29, 2023

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: Jul 02, 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: May 30, 2022

Simple Answers from Castro Valley Union 76 for Castro Valley: 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: Dec 29, 2019

Timing Belt

Let's address a very important maintenance item for everyone in Castro Valley CA – timing belt replacement. It's important because letting this one slide can lead to very expensive engine damage...
Published on: Nov 15, 2018