Jefferson Auto Service North
1429 Collins Blvd. Covington LA 70433 | 985.809.1890

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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: Sep 01, 2024

Simple Answers from Jefferson Auto Service North for Covington: 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: Jun 16, 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: Apr 25, 2023

Simple Answers from Jefferson Auto Service North for Covington: 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? Jefferson Auto Service North Answ...
Published on: Jan 21, 2022

Timing Chain

As your engine runs, the intake valves need to open to allow air into the engine.  They remain closed while the air and fuel are compressed and ignited, powering the piston.  Then the exhaus...
Published on: Aug 14, 2019

Timing Belt

Let's address a very important maintenance item for everyone in Covington LA – timing belt replacement. It's important because letting this one slide can lead to very expensive engine damage.You...
Published on: Apr 16, 2018