At what mileage is it recommended for replacing the timing chain on their Max? I have a '96 with 157k miles on it. It still runs excellent and has rarely given me any problems at all, I can't even hear the chain slapping around at all so should I change it or leave it?

 

the chain is suppose to last as long as the engine, so no replacing

 

Yup, not needed. Only belts need replacing, and that was on the older SOHC engines.

 

When your chain goes.. so will the engine.

 

From what I've heard, you should be able to hear the chain before it needs replacing. They are designed to last the life of the engine, but they do stretch and you will hear it rubbing against other parts in the engine. The timing chain is certainly one thing that Nissan did right with the Max. Timing belts are costly to replace, I love not having to worry about that.