Can you drive a car that needs a new timing chain?

The timing chain is an integral part of any engine, and without it, your vehicle is rendered useless. If the timing chain breaks while you are driving, serious damage to your vehicle’s engine is probable.

What are the benefits of a new timing chain?

Timing belt or chain: Which is better?

• The longevity of the timing chain is its main strength.
• A timing chain does not require any maintenance, apart from carrying out a check after reaching 125,000 miles.
• Unlike the rubber that makes up the timing belt, the metal in the timing chain is resistant to temperature changes.

Can you provide some guidance on timing chains?

Can you provide some guidance? A: As a general rule, if an engine has a timing chain and the oil was changed on a regular basis, the timing chain should last the lifetime of the engine.

How long does an oil change timing chain last?

A: As a general rule, if an engine has a timing chain and the oil was changed on a regular basis, the timing chain should last the lifetime of the engine.

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What causes a timing chain to fail in a Toyota?

Timing chains can fail prematurely if the tensioners that hold and guide the chain fail, although usually there will be some engine noise or poor performance prior to the chain failing. Q: The speedometer in my Toyota goes from 1 to 140 mph. Can my 2010 Toyota Matrix even come close to going 140 mph?

Do you have to change timing chain in front wheel drive car?

No such luck if you have a modern front-wheel drive car with a transversely-mounted engine, as the space in the engine compartment could be very tight. To avoid timing chain problems you should maintain your engine properly and have the engine oil changed at recommended intervals. Using premium quality engine oils and oil filters will also help.

What can I do to avoid timing chain problems?

To avoid timing chain problems you should maintain your engine properly and have the engine oil changed at recommended intervals. Using premium quality engine oils and oil filters will also help. Keeping the proper oil level will ensure that the timing chain is always lubricated.

Can a timing chain last the life of an engine?

Some tell me stories of the timing chains breaking and the expensive repairs thereafter, and others tell me that the chain should run the life of the engine. Can you provide some guidance? A: As a general rule, if an engine has a timing chain and the oil was changed on a regular basis, the timing chain should last the lifetime of the engine.

Can a timing chain be replaced on a pushrod car?

In old-style pushrod engines, replacing the timing chain is a fairly easy task. No such luck if you have a modern front-wheel drive car with a transversely-mounted engine, as the space in the engine compartment could be very tight.