Daily Monitor

When should I replace my timing chain? brake fluid system?

Hello Paul, I drive a 2003 Toyota Camry with a 2AZ-FE engine. Recently, my engine has started making a rattling noise when I start it, especially in the morning. The noise is becoming more noticeable, ...
jdpower

Timing Chain Vs. Timing Belt

We must first understand what each of these two systems does for a car. They both serve the same purpose, which is to coordinate the movement of the crankshaft as well as the camshaft(s) so that the ...
The Providence Journal

Car Doctor: Is it really necessary to replace timing chain?

Q. We recently purchased a very clean 15-year-old, four-cylinder Toyota Corolla. The car has only 51,000 miles on it. When we took it in for service, we were informed that the timing chain needs to be ...
Daily Monitor

When do I change my engine timing chain?

Hello Paul, I drive a Toyota CAMRY 2003 with a 2AZ-FE engine. Recently, my engine started making a rattling noise, especially in the morning. This noise is increasing and my engine has started losing ...
Motor Trend

Truck Trend Garage: 2005 Chevrolet Colorado Timing-Chain Replacement Timing

Answer: In general, an engine's timing chain isn't considered a maintenance item. But in high-mileage situations, a chain may indeed stretch and cause problems. I don't know of any GM dealerships ...
Carsguide.com.au

Pajero timing chain

A mechanic recently told me that I needed to replace the timing chain on my 2004 Mitsubishi Pajero because it is worn? It has done 207,000 km. I have a major trust issue with mechanics and you have ...
HonestJohn.co.uk

Snapped timing chain - should I replace the engine?

The timing chain has snapped on my Mini One (27,000 miles,1.4 auto 09 reg) and done significant damage. The local garage (non-Mini) has told me that I need a new engine. The car is worth about £5k and ...
Hot Rod

Chrysler Hemi Timing Chain Defect

Chrysler has recalled the timing chain assemblies in just over 50,000 5.7-liter Hemi-equipped Dodge Challengers, Dodge Chargers, and Chrysler 300C models built between 2009 and 2012. (SRT vehicles are ...
Jalopnik

5 Signs Your Timing Is Off (And What It Does To Your Engine)

An engine's health depends on several key measures and functions. For example, air and fuel need to be present in the correct quantities, coolant is required to keep the engine operating at a safe ...
Carsguide.com.au

Does the Subaru Forester's 'boxer' engine feature a timing belt or a chain-driven set-up?

Disassemble the engine of the popular SUV, and you might find either a Subaru Forester timing belt or chain driving the valve-gear of the four-cylinder boxer. That’s because the Forester has been with ...
HonestJohn.co.uk

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My 2017 Renault Megane 1.6 DCI Signature Nav is approaching 36,000 miles. Do I need to replace the timing belt/ chain? Hyundai Tucson - cam belt or timing chain? Does my Hyundai Tucson 1.7 CRDI (65 ...