HANNOVER, Germany (Feb. 10, 2014) — ContiTech Power Transmission Group has redesigned the sticker it supplies to service shops to record timing belt changes, improving adhesion and better protecting ...

For your engine to start, there has to be a perfect timing for every part, especially the engine valves. Depending on the car model, other parts have to move at the same time for the engine to start.

I drive a 2003 Prado LandCruiser GXL which is just about to reach 150,000km, at which time Toyota recommends replacement of the timing belt. My local mechanic is recommending that the hydraulic ...