Genuine Automotive
4350 New Missouri Ave, East Saint Louis, IL 62207 618.875.2000

Engine and Exhaust

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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: Jun 30, 2024

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: Dec 14, 2023

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: Nov 04, 2022

Timing Belt

Let's address a very important maintenance item for everyone in East Saint Louis IL – timing belt replacement. It's important because letting this one slide can lead to very expensive engine dam...
Published on: Apr 11, 2022

Simple Answers from Genuine Automotive for East Saint Louis: 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: Jan 14, 2021

Simple Answers from Genuine Automotive for East Saint Louis: 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? Genuine Automotive Answer: Well,...
Published on: Feb 26, 2020

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: Oct 21, 2019

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 05, 2019