At what milege need change timing chain

Asked by Chantal Nov 01, 2015 at 01:18 PM about the 2006 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My vehicle has 100,000 miles+ want to may sure I don't exited requirements
necessary so I can have my car running for a long time! In the maintenance book
provided by the Nissan Altima didn't provided the inf.

7 Answers

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Here's your answer, it has a timing chain. Theoretically, it should last the life of the car. Changing out the timing chain is a MUCH BIGGER DEAL THAN A TIMING BELT. I hope you won't have to do that. See attached picture.

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Having a timing chain versus a belt usually means that you do NOT have to worry about it. Just regular recommended maintenance is all that is required.

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86,035

Yes, this is correct and these chains "should " last the life of the vehicle, BUT, if you start hearing noise from the chain and rattling, you need to take care of this. Please be advised.

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I have a 2006 Nissan Altima, 2.5. Mileage is just over 100,000. Both Nissan and independent have verified there is a timing chain. In addition, I do not think Nissan would advise, in a printed manual, to tune up at 100,000. I agree with all responses above that you have received. Liz

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I have a 2005 Nissan Altima with just about 66ks on it. I don't drive my car too much. Should I be thinking about the timing belt replacement? Please help me!!

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My name is Todd ! I’ve put three motors in the past year in three different 2.5 Altima’s! All three cars were 140k-147k! Timing chain broke on all three, destroying engine!! Two of these cars were well mantained!

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My 2005 Altima has 440000 miles on it and has the original chain ,water pump and tensioner. I am the original owner so I know this as fact . I am just now attempting to replace the timing chain. This is a very difficult and time consuming project. I would not attempt unless I had the time and space and know how. The last time I checked the compression it was at about 385 K and within 5% of new spec. 180 to 177. So I just want to see how long it will last. Very impressed at this point . Manual Trans car can't be replaced. Oil change every 5K , Drive the car very conservatively use only Super Tech oil and filters. My average MPG is still 31.5 .

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