The timing chain is located under the valve cover on the passenger side of the motor.
One way to tell if the timing chain is broken on your Nissan Altima is to see if it will start. If it starts, it is not the timing chain. You can also remove the distributor cap, have someone step on the gas while you watch the engine. If the rotor moves, it is not the timing chain.
The 4 cylinder gas engine has a timing Chain. The 4 cylinder diesel engine has a timing Belt.
A 2010 Ram with a gas engine has a timing chain. The Cummins diesel uses timing gears.
Check engine timing, sounds like timing chain might have jumped a tooth
If it is a gas engine it has a chain. If it is a diesel, it has a timing belt, and is an interference engine. The belt must be changed every 60,000 miles. It is highly unlikely that the chain will break without prior symptoms, alerting you to the fact that it is worn out. If it did happen to break, it will do no damage to the internal engine as this is not an interference engine. No, but you will be stranded. Chains last a very long time. If you are hearing chain noise or having trouble keeping the engine in time, the chain needs replacing.
Timing chain worn out. Replace the chain and drive gears.
Yes, if the timing chain or gears are worn, acceleration can cause the chain to jump.
Gas no. Diesel yes
timing chain ( on the 2.8 liter 4 cylinder diesel and the 3.7 liter V6 gas )
Could be a broken timing chain. Could be a cooked Engine Control Module. I'd guess the timing chain first. ECMs usually give some warning.
It could be your timing is off or your timing chain needs replacement.
The 2008 Honda Civic has a timing CHAIN. I know it has come with a timing chain standard since at least 2006 when they redesigned the engine. It is possible that they have been using them even longer than that but I can not verify that. I seel Honda Civic's, they are great cars, get great gas mileage, and are fun to drive. They utililze a time chain, which is more durable than a timing belt, and does not require maintenance. I hope this helped answer your question.