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How often do you need to get your timing chain service?????

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Old 08-08-2003, 03:59 AM
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How often do you need to get your timing chain service?????
I have a 1996 nissan Maxima and I got it with 50K in 1999. I have never services the timing chain car now have 130K. How often do you have to get them serviced???? anyone
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Old 08-08-2003, 04:53 AM
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Chains should last the life of the engine. Sometimes the tensioner wares down, so if you hear your chain rattle, have the tensioner changed.
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Old 08-08-2003, 10:31 PM
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what does the chain rattle sound like? my I30 makes a clinking sound from the chain case when the throttle is pushed....how much are the tensioners to replace?
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Old 08-09-2003, 12:34 AM
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Originally posted by tynant
what does the chain rattle sound like? my I30 makes a clinking sound from the chain case when the throttle is pushed....how much are the tensioners to replace?
I was wondering why when i stand outside my car when it's on, it makes a kind of constant squeeking sound.....probably is the tensioners.....HOW MUCH??
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