Is synthetic oil better for timing chains?
AMSOIL fights timing chain stretch If you drive a T-GDI engine that’s known to suffer from timing chain stretch, like the 3.5L EcoBoost, it’s best practice to use a good synthetic oil, like AMSOIL synthetic motor oil, and a quality oil filter to help fight soot-induced timing-chain wear.
Why do I need to change the oil in my timing chain?
Timing chain pin and plate wear is accelerated by contaminates in the oil, that is the reason frequent oil changes are required. It is not that the old oil doesn’t lubricate, particulates that get trapped in the oil that work between the pin/plates will create accelerated wear.
What causes timing chain pins and plates to wear?
Going too long between oil changes and using the wrong type or viscosity rated motor oil causes the timing chain pins and plates to wear, resulting in timing chain stretch. Timing chain pin and plate wear is accelerated by contaminates in the oil, that is the reason frequent oil changes are required.
When do you Know Your timing chain is failing?
When you have your oil changed, and the mechanic tells you there were small pieces of metal inside the oil as it drained or in the filter, it’s a good indication that your timing chain is beginning to fail.
Where is the timing chain located in an engine?
The chain is located inside of the engine and needs to be lubricated by the oil in the engine, making oil maintenance important as well. Every time you use the engine, the timing chain is in use. When does a timing chain need to be replaced?
What should timing be for worn cam chain?
First, with the worn chain installed I checked the cam timing. Then I installed the new chain and rechecked the timing. In the table below you can see the intake cam timing was retarded by 6.625° and the exhaust by 9.50° when compared to the new cam chain timing values.
Timing chain pin and plate wear is accelerated by contaminates in the oil, that is the reason frequent oil changes are required. It is not that the old oil doesn’t lubricate, particulates that get trapped in the oil that work between the pin/plates will create accelerated wear.
When you have your oil changed, and the mechanic tells you there were small pieces of metal inside the oil as it drained or in the filter, it’s a good indication that your timing chain is beginning to fail.
The chain is located inside of the engine and needs to be lubricated by the oil in the engine, making oil maintenance important as well. Every time you use the engine, the timing chain is in use. When does a timing chain need to be replaced?