I own a 2010 Honda CRV with a Timing Chain. For the first time the dealer recommended to me to have it changed. I am at 140,000 miles. Is this a common maintenance item? I thought that was true with Timing Belts but not Timing Chains.
Thank you for your comment. I just got the cooling fluids flushed and replaced, so I thought the comment from the Dealer's Service people was misplaced. I normally change the oil around 4 4,000 to 5,000 miles, so the vehicle has had really consistent in it's maintenance. I may rethink doing this maintenance. How has the longevity of the water pumps been, I haven't changed that either.Yeap, they do wear like anything. Just last longer
However your first and biggest mistake ever is listening to a dealership about anything a car needs besides fluid changes. I see it daily, dealerships trying to sell work a car doesnt need for another 10k or more.
Take it to a proper independent shop and see what they say.
Now if your engine is making noise when it starts and such, it is common for the vtc actuator assembly or timing chain tensioner to be having issues, so a timing chain replacement is required to fix. If the chain comes too loose it can jump teeth and potentially damage the engine. Not common as most people fix it before it gets that bad.
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Any way to check the condition of the timing chain.^^^ yep, as long as the oil level has always been between add and full, the chain will likely live longer than the car. There is a built-in automatic tensioner to deal with small amounts of wear.
I really wish people WOULD STOP WITH THIS BAD INFORMATION. It is WRONG!Dont touch the chain.
Im at 380km (2002) and its fine. Just dont let the oil go low. The chain lasts the lifetime of the engine inless the oil goes low.
If the dealer is asking you to change it, he is making money out of you.
Im at 188k with original water pump. Although i have replaced the thermostat and hoses.Thank you for your comment. I just got the cooling fluids flushed and replaced, so I thought the comment from the Dealer's Service people was misplaced. I normally change the oil around 4 4,000 to 5,000 miles, so the vehicle has had really consistent in it's maintenance. I may rethink doing this maintenance. How has the longevity of the water pumps been, I haven't changed that either.
i had the local dealer do an inspection of the chain for about$200. A lot cheaper than a replacement. Ask for an experienced service rep next time if the advice you’re getting is suspect.I own a 2010 Honda CRV with a Timing Chain. For the first time the dealer recommended to me to have it changed. I am at 140,000 miles. Is this a common maintenance item? I thought that was true with Timing Belts but not Timing Chains.
Im reject your comments about being uneducated. I question your integrity to post when making such personal attacks.I really wish people WOULD STOP WITH THIS BAD INFORMATION. It is WRONG!
Timing chains DO NOT last the life of an engine. But people junk the engine when the timing chain goes because they listen to uneducated people like this guy.
Change the timing chain every 150-175k miles and you'll see 400k miles or more from your engine. Listen to people like this guy, if you make it to 200k you'll be one of the elite luck ones.
It's like saying a timing belt will last the life of an engine, just plain wrong.
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