Big Ben's Tires & Auto Repairs

05/28/2026

Stop in and see us or give us a call!
616-636-8350
110 N. 3rd St. Sand Lake.

05/22/2026

We will be closed Saturday 5/23 & Monday 5/25. Enjoy your Memorial Weekend! See you Tuesday at 9am!

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05/04/2026

Mention this ad and get 10% off parts & labor and/or $5.00 off any new or used tire. (good through 5/31/2026)

04/17/2026

Mention this ad and get 10% off any service work(parts & labor) or $5.00 off per tire. Offer good through 4/30/2026

02/16/2026

We have always recommended every 8000 miles for tire rotations as well as re-torque between 5 and 50 miles any time your tires are removed!

Did you know? 🧐

Your tires should be rotated every 5,000 - 7,000 miles or about every six months to ensure even wear. 🛞

💻 www.big3tire.com

01/26/2026

Massive amounts of snow hit the nation this week! ❄️

Here are some tips to driving safely in the snow:
❄️ Clear all snow off of your car before you drive.
⚠️ Drive slowly - stopping distances are much longer on snow.
📏 Increase your following distance.

Be safe out there! From your friends at Big 3 Tire! 🛞

01/26/2026

MENTION THIS POST AND GET 10% OFF PARTS & LABOR ON SERVICE WORK OR/AND $5.00 OFF ANY NEW OR USED TIRE!

01/23/2026

We will be CLOSED this Saturday, the 24th. due to the extreme cold. We will re-open Monday at 9 a.m. for our regular business hours.
Stay safe and warm!

01/14/2026

FYI...

SOHC vs DOHC Timing Belt

This picture shows the difference between SOHC and DOHC timing belt systems.

In a SOHC engine, there is one camshaft.
The timing belt controls both intake and exhaust valves.
This design is simple, reliable, and easy to service.

In a DOHC engine, there are two camshafts.
One camshaft controls intake valves, and the other controls exhaust valves.
This allows better engine performance, but the system is more complex and needs accurate timing.

📌SOHC

Shows one camshaft

The same camshaft controls intake & exhaust valves
Green bar = single camshaft
Arrows show how one timing belt drives everything
👉 Purpose:
To help beginners visually understand SOHC operation

📌DOHC

Shows two camshafts

One cam for intake, one for exhaust
Two colored bars = two separate cams
More pulleys → more accurate timing needed

Both systems work well when maintained properly.
SOHC = simplicity and reliability
DOHC = performance and precision

👉 Correct timing belt installation is critical for engine life.

01/06/2026

Don't forget to take advantage of our 10% off suspension/steering!! Call us or just stop in for your best estimate!

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