Which is better timing belts or chains?
Which is better timing belts or chains?
Most automakers recommend replacing the timing belt every 60,000 to 105,000 miles. Timing chains are heavier and more complex than timing belts, but they also last much longer. Like timing chains, timing gears are strong, accurate and last a long time.
Can you drive on a bad timing chain?
A broken timing chain will cause an engine to not start or fail while driving. The valves themselves will bend and potentially ruin the engine. If the belt is jumping because it’s gotten loose, it can also flail around and damage other parts of the engine.
What cars have timing chains instead of belts?
All models of BMW since 1993, all models of Cadillac, the Chevrolet Corvette, the Chrysler Neon and PT Cruiser, and all models of Mercedes except the 2012 A Class 1,461 cubic centimeter and Citan van have timing chains instead of belts. Nearly 40 brands of cars use timing chains for a portion of their models.
What model cars have a timing chain?
Most BMWs
Can you start a car with a broken timing chain?
A broken timing chain will cause an engine to not start or fail while driving. If the belt is already broken, the engine won’t have enough compression to start. If it breaks or jumps while driving, the pistons will be damaged from contact with the valves. The valves themselves will bend and potentially ruin the engine.
Does this car have a timing chain?
To check whether your car has a timing belt or chain, you can either ask your mechanic, check your owner’s manual, or visually check it by removing a cover placed at the end of the engine. Using the right tool to remove the cover, the timing chain is easily recognizable by its metal links, while the belt is made of rubber and is much more flexible.
