Swanson's Auto Service
3957 56TH ST SW GRANDVILLE, MI 49418 | 616.532.3111

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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: Jan 05, 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: Dec 01, 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: Aug 04, 2024

Timing Belt

Let's address a very important maintenance item for everyone in Grandville MI – timing belt replacement. It's important because letting this one slide can lead to very expensive engine damage.Yo...
Published on: May 20, 2024

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: Oct 03, 2023

Simple Answers from Swanson's Auto Service for Grandville: 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: Sep 11, 2023

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: Apr 17, 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: Dec 27, 2020