Roy Foster's Automotive
490 Keystone Avenue, Reno, NV 89503 775.786.1055

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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: Feb 23, 2025

(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 25, 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 02, 2024

Simple Answers from Roy Foster's Automotive for Reno: 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: Jan 01, 2022

Timing Belt

Let's address a very important maintenance item for everyone in Reno NV – timing belt replacement. It's important because letting this one slide can lead to very expensive engine damage.Your tim...
Published on: Sep 24, 2021

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: Sep 06, 2020

Simple Answers from Roy Foster's Automotive for Reno: 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? Roy Foster's Automotive Answer: ...
Published on: Mar 27, 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: Jan 06, 2020