So, I’m apparently supposed to know my pistons from my carburetors without spending my entire weekend Googling mysterious parts. Can someone please explain in plain English what the heck a ‘timing belt’ does? Is it actually responsible for keeping time, like a wristwatch strapped to my engine, or is it just another piece of machinery that sounds way more complicated than it actually is? And what exactly is up with the crankshaft-it sounds like something a medieval blacksmith would forge instead of something that powers my car. Any chance someone can break down the basics without making me feel like I need a degree in mechanical engineering? Any help would be much appreciated before I start naming every part on my dashboard after my dog.