A Cool and Smooth Transmission in Columbia

August 29, 2017

When it comes to preventive maintenance on our vehicles, most of us Columbia drivers remember to get our oil changed. But services that occur at longer intervals like transmission service sometimes get overlooked. Yet transmission service is part of car care. A poorly maintained transmi... More

Combustion Choreography: Timing Belt Replacement at Tim's Automotive in Columbia

August 21, 2017

Have you ever seen a ballet performance? Have you wondered how all of those dancers manage to travel all over the stage jumping and twirling and never crash into each other? That's the job of a choreographer.Our auto engines are also highly choreographed. Pistons travel up and down inside cylinde... More

Good Timing: Proper Timing Belt Replacement Saves Money for Columbia Drivers

July 18, 2017

Knowing how their engine works can help Columbia drivers make informed decisions about auto care and prevent repairs to their vehicles. This is especially true when it comes to timing belts.An engine's power is generated in the cylinders. Inside the cylinder is a piston that moves up and ... More

Automotive Tips from Tim's Automotive: Timing Belt Overview

July 10, 2017

In your engine, valves over each combustion chamber open to allow fresh air in, close during the combustion event, and then other valves open to let out the exhaust. All of this happens over and over thousands of times a minute when you are driving around Columbia. The timing belts important job ... More