It's a chain.
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Chain Chain
Timing Chain
timing chain
Yes it has a timing chain not a timing belt.
chain
It has a timing belt.
It has a timing belt.
NISSAN SENTRA'S AND OTHER NISSAN MODELS COME WITH A CHAIN. THEY ARE REPLACED WHEN THEY FAIL. TAKE NOTE:IF THEY FAIL.. HOPE YOU ARE AT IDLE WHEN IT DOES.. OTHERWISE IT MAY COST AN ENTIRE NEW CYLINDER HEAD.
Timing chain
The 1996 Nissan Maxima 3.0 liter V6 engine must have a timing CHAIN because the Gates website does not list a timing belt for it
Replace it when the engine needs a complete overhaul, if the chain becomes noisy, or if you are unable to keep the engine timed. Normally they last well over 100,000 miles.