With proper maintenance, most engines mfg. now should last between 150,000 - 200,000 miles without major overhaul
A timing chain normally will last as long as the engine. Signs of a failing timing chain are chain noise and or engine that continues to jump time.
The "Dodge" diesel is actually a Cummins heavy truck engine. With proper maintenance, it should last about 250,000 miles. The injectors will need replacing every 100,000 miles. I would say 500,000 is average for the engine. I do not agree about the injectors. The truck will wear out before the engine does.
2001
200,000-300,000
Last Reported Mileage
The timing chain has no set date or mileage for replacment. It will normally last the life of the engine.
It should last the life of the engine.It should last the life of the engine.
The timing chain is designed to last the life of the engine.
Normally it will last the life of the engine and is changed when the engine is overhauled.
The 24L in a 2010 Dodge Avenger has a timing chain, not a belt. The timing chain should last the life of the car.
You don't. The chain is designed to last the life of the engine and is normally replace during a complete engine rebuild.
The timing chain needs no maintenance. It is designed to last the life of the engine and is replace when the engine is rebuilt.