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Which is better timing chain or timing belt?
Most automakers recommend replacing the timing belt every 60,000 to 105,000 miles. Timing chains are heavier and more complex than timing belts, but they also last much longer. Like timing chains, timing gears are strong, accurate and last a long time.
Do timing chains need replacing?
The timing chain normally needs to be replaced between 80,000 and 120,000 miles unless there is a specific problem. If driving an older vehicle, or one with close to 100,000 miles, it is recommended to look for symptoms of the timing chain going bad or failing.
Is a timing chain cheaper than a timing belt?
Because of their material and simple construction, timing belts are much cheaper to replace than timing chains. While the parts cost is low, the labor cost to replace a timing belt isn’t. Like a timing chain, if a timing belt breaks, catastrophic engine damage can occur.
What cars have timing chains instead of timing belts?
What cars have timing chains instead of belts?
- Most BMWs.
- Most Mercedes.
- All Cadillacs.
- Alfa Romeo 159.
- Chevrolet Corvette.
- Dacia Duster, Sandero, Sandero Stepway.
- Honda Jazz.
- Mazda with Skyactiv-G engine.
Is the timing ran by a belt or a chain?
The timing chain connects the crankshaft to the camshaft, enabling the synchronous timing required to run an engine. By the 1970s, car manufacturers began to use belts instead of timing chains in an effort to reduce vehicle weight and improve fuel economy.
Does a timing belt last longer than a timing chain?
Most automakers recommend replacing the timing belt every 60,000 to 105,000 miles . Timing chains are heavier and more complex than timing belts, but they also last much longer. Really, unless there’s a problem, timing chains don’t have a replacement interval.
When should I replace the timing belt or chain?
A timing chain runs inside the engine, as it needs to be lubricated by the engine oil. A timing belt typically needs to be replaced between 40,000 and 100,000 miles depending on the vehicle. It’s a few hundred dollar repair. A timing chain doesn’t need to be replaced unless there is a problem with it.
What is more durable, a timing belt or a chain?
Timing chains are generally more durable than timing belts-though neither is as durable as gear drive-however, timing belts are lighter, less expensive, and operate more quietly.