Unless a timing chain is making a noise or has jumped a tooth, they need not be replaced. Timing belts need changing according to the specs spelled out in the owner's manual.
It should last as long as the engine.
Unless there is something wrong with it (there shouldn't be), you should never have to replace the timing chain. That's the beauty of chevy.
If the engine has a timing belt, it should be changed around the 150K mark. If there is a timing chain, it does not have to be changed unless it is damaged.
When you here a rattling noise from the engine at idle.
When you overhaul the engine. It is designed to last the life of the engine.
The chain will last the life if the engine and does not require changing.
You don't as the 2004 Honda CRV uses a timing chain and not a belt. It should last the life of the engine.
the 2001 does not have a timing belt,instead a timing chain,which does not required replacement as often as belt
I think they recommend to change it each 160-180K miles.
Timing chain usually needs to be replaced each 180-200K miles.
You don't! It's a timing chain! Just make sure you change oil regularly
It should last the life of the engine and is normally replaced during an engine overhaul.
You should change the timing belt every 50,000 miles. Most cars made in the last decade have a timing chain instead of a belt, and those last much longer.
Timing chains are designed to normally last the life of the engine and are replaced during a complete engine rebuild.
The manufacturer recommends that you change your 2000 Nissan Frontier four-cylinder engine timing belt every 60,000 miles. The 2000 Nissan Frontier does not have a timing chain, it has a timing belt.
"Chains only need replacing if they wear out. Change your oil regularly and they should last as long as the car". - Scotty Kilmer
You should never have to replace it. The timing chain is designed to last the life of the engine. It is normally replaced when the engine is overhaul.
the timing belt should be changed every 100k but if its chain driven then you will get at least 200k out of it but probably more
It has a chain with a cam gear and crank gear.
The 2003 Chevy Malibu does not have a timing belt. It has a chain which should last the life of the engine.
I looked for an answer to this question in my Haynes manual and found nothing about how often to change the timing chain. It DOES, however, to into great detail about how to do it. FriPilot simply because they dont have a timing chain on the 2.2 ecotech
Timing chains are designed to last the life of the engine.
It should not need to be replaced under normal conditions.
Timing chains never need to be changed, only belts.
There is no timing belt. It is a chain driven cam and there is no change interval. They get changed when the engine is overhauled.