Every engine has a means of coordinating the timing between the valve train and the rest of the engine. Some engines use a timing chain and some a timing belt. A timing belt has the relatively ...

Keep reading to find out what a timing chain replacement costs, what kind of help you can expect from your warranty, and what the key differences are between timing chains and timing belts. Luckily, ...

Your timing belt makes sure the different parts of your engine move in sync, and if it starts to fail, you’ll want to replace it as soon as possible. But what will that cost? Will your warranty help?

Are you having problems with the engine of your Mini Cooper? Let our team of motoring experts keep you up to date with all of the latest Mini Cooper engine issues & faults. We have answered all of the ...

The times they are a-changin’. With apologies to Mr. Dylan, the ignition timing of your 4x4s engine is pretty well set. Ignition timing is what is used to make sure that the distributor fires the ...

I purchased my MINI Cooper Convertible in 2012 and was delighted with it – it's my dream car. Last week, I heard a rattle when starting the engine and upon taking it to a garage, have discovered that ...

Having a car with outrageous low-end throttle response and top-end horsepower is something every gearhead strives for. The correct combination of parts will get you close, but it’s the tune-up that ...