Tallmadge Tire Service
50 GROTON AVE CORTLAND, NY 13045 | 607.756.7559

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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: Mar 16, 2025

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: Oct 20, 2024

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: May 26, 2024

Timing Belt

Let's address a very important maintenance item for everyone in Cortland New York – timing belt replacement. It's important because letting this one slide can lead to very expensive engine damag...
Published on: Jul 06, 2022

Simple Answers from Tallmadge Tire Service for Cortland: 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 03, 2021

Simple Answers from Tallmadge Tire Service for Cortland: 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? Tallmadge Tire Service Answer: W...
Published on: Aug 08, 2021

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: Jul 17, 2020