Top 5 Symptoms of a BAD TIMING CHAIN [What to Look Out For]

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Given enough time, timing chain issues can become a common problem even in cars with a long history of reliability. Over the years, a car's timing chain becomes stretched and can eventually wear out, leading to costly repairs and engine failure.
Symptoms of a bad timing chain include: the check engine light coming on, the engine refusing to start, engine rattling while idling, engine misfires, and metal shavings found in the oil.
To prevent timing chain failure, it is essential to change the engine oil frequently, inspect the timing chain regularly, and ensure the engine does not overheat. If any of these symptoms are noticed, it's important to contact a trusted car mechanic immediately to avoid costly engine damage.
Chapters:
0:00 - Start
0:25 - Symptom 1 - Check Engine Light
1:01 - Symptom 2 - Engine Won't Start
1:32 - Symptom 3 - Engine Rattles While Idling
2:19 - Symptom 4 - Engine Misfires
3:04 - Symptom 5 - Metal Shavings in Vehicle Oil
3:53 - How to Prevent a Bad Timing Chain Failure
4:37 - Summary

[@jamesplotkin4674]

The "technician" totally missing the drain pan was the highlight of the video ;-)

[@FindTheBestCarPrice]

Maybe he did that on purpose?

[@is-qs2ej]

me my first 6 months as a lube tech

[@is-qs2ej]

@@FindTheBestCarPrice 😅

[@John-yo9jz]

That had me laughing

[@adampancechowski5965]

sent it to so many people

[@PervitineWWII]

3:40 Im dead hahahahahaha

[@mydjsoundz]

Missed by a mile 😂😂😂

[@MrGercela64]

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[@eugenemartin1765]

A VERY INFORMATIVE PIECE OF INFORMATION..
MOST APPRECIATED
THANKS
E MARTIN
BIRMINGHAM ENGLAND.

[@masongilmore7221]

My 98 tacoma is seeming to finally need it at 300k. And i used doller general oil one time 😂

[@heatherrae2612]

What about jumping feel like its be oi ng choked out, to.much to little ?

[@MrGercela64]

MyVW jetta just got this problem at 160k and caused that the engine is now gone. regardles s of diligent maintainance i was keeping.

[@julrey185]

I find this very informative.

[@DAVIDCHALMERS-nt8mp]

THIS WAS A GREAT VIDEO INFO WAS PERFECT THANK YOU REGARDS DAVE

[@TheMajdi86]

can it cause camshaft pos sensor cir. Range/performace error code p0341?

[@CtrlZ2024]

The camshaft position sensor error showed, cleared, re-appeared after my 05 Vivaro broke down last month, changed the sensor, van won't tick over, starts on easy start. Can hear the chain on shutting the engine off. It's the timing I just hope pistons are alright.

[@fredyyfredfreddy]

Can you show that sound?

[@FindTheBestCarPrice]

Thanks for watching. The timing chain rattle sound can be heard here: ruclips.net/video/NAzrJRvw_z4/видео.htmlsi=_l0pR0yAINgO18g7&t=15

[@paigejohnson1965]

I have a mini cooper that I’m still paying off with a bad timing chain. Am I cooked?

[@LeeAndRhymz]

Depends on what damage has been caused. If only chain is bad, no you’re just out about $2000-$2,500 bucks unless you do it yourself.

[@rantzntirades1104]

This is obviously AI slop but I need to go back to my basics a little.

[@noemiruelas7922]

Could that cause the car not to move backwards

[@kayyscott6375]

No

[@sebianmanjr5214]

3:41

[@carloshuertas8101]

My 2000 Ford Explorer finally needs a new timing chain after 240k😢

[@vlncen]

Hello, I got the same issue, what did you do ? did you replace it ?

[@carloshuertas8101]

No, my mechanic said that I should rather just buy a new or reman engine instead, but I didn't want 2 spend the $$$

[@user-oi1lt4hh4j]

You're not exclusively taking about timing chains..... You're lumping timing belts in with it.....

[@SeanDoe86]

I have 2016 Scion IA AKA Mazda 2. 298,000 mi. Always changed oil myself and used full synthetic. It burns oil but I keep up with it. Just other day started making rattling sound for a few seconds when starting up and then goes away. Only does it on startup. Is this timing chain or possibly starter?

[@theupdownlife2179]

Did you find out what the noise was? I have a 2018 Toyota Camry, and it rattles when starting. Otherwise, it runs fine.

[@SeanDoe86]

@@theupdownlife2179 not yet. I'm changing the timing chain tensioner and water pump. Hoping it's bad chain tensioner.

[@theupdownlife2179]

@SeanDoe86
My mechanic told me it's a high-pressure fuel pump located in the engine. I thought mine may have been the timing chain also, but it's happening on the driver side only, and the timing chain is on the passenger side.
The symptoms with my car only happen when it's hot outside 😒

[@SeanDoe86]

@@theupdownlife2179 maybe intake VVTI gear

[@theupdownlife2179]

@@SeanDoe86
Omg! Thanks 😁 I'll look into this. It's making me crazy