Does a 2013 Nissan Altima have a timing belt or timing chain?
This 2013 Nissan Altima makes use of a timing chain, not a belt. A timing chain is designed to last the entire operational life span of the vehicle, so assuming all goes well then You should not need to bother with it. Some retailers will refer to both a timing chain and a timing belt as a cam belt.
When to replace timing chain on Nissan Altima?
Note: Replacement intervals are broad recommendations and can be affected by age, weather conditions, running conditions etc. Check with the owner’s manual/ manufacturer/ dealership. All 2021 Nissan Altima models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
Are there any problems with the Nissan chain?
Nissan Timing Chain Problems. Certain Nissan vehicles are gaining a reputation for early problems in the timing chain system, including issues with the chain tensioners, guides, and shoes. Some have suggested that a manufacturing defect created timing chains with sharper edges that rapidly saw through their guides.
What’s the life expectancy of a Nissan timing chain?
An interesting nugget found in the court documents shows Nissan arguing that 120,000 miles is the “full life expectancy” of their vehicles. The first timing chain lawsuit was filed in the Eastern District of New York.
How does the Nissan timing chain settlement work?
Under the settlement, affected owners and lessees are entitled to partial reimbursement for money spent in connection with the diagnosis of, repair to, or replacement of the primary or secondary timing chain systems or components. Alternatively, those owners and lessees may receive a voucher to be used toward the purchase of a new Nissan vehicle.
When to replace timing belt on Nissan Altima?
Since you have a chain and not a belt, there is no maintenance interval required for replacing it. Since it is supposed to last the life of the engine. However I recommend you replace it prior to reaching 250,000 miles, because it can stretch over time making it weaker.
Is Nissan discontinuing Altima?
The Nissan Altima Coupe was discontinued due to slow sales after the 2013 model year, which means Nissan will only focus on the sedan model for the Altima while the hybrid and coupe are discontinued. [39]
When do you change the timing belt on a Nissan?
The timing belt on your car should be changed every 120000km or 5 years, whichever occurs first. Nissan recommendation is that the alternator belt is changed at this time, but if it has been changed in between timing belt changes, then a thorough inspection is required and changing the belt is discressional.