Does timing chain go bad?

70

Asked by Emelody Jan 03, 2024 at 05:13 PM about the 2010 Toyota Avalon Limited

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My 2010 Avalon has 150k miles. I heard timing chains don't break, but do
weaken. How can I tell the condition mine is in? How do I maintain it?

3 Answers

310,255

Timing chains usually last as long as the engine does, however they can stretch due to poor maintenance or guides go bad causing damage if let go too long. The way too check the chain is to bring the engine up to TDC and then check the timing marks from the crankshaft to the cam gears, if the marks line up to the specs then you chain is fine. Now if you hear a clacking sound when you first start a cold engine then you have a chain adjuster getting weak. Hope this helps

310,255

Do not exceed 5000 miles on oil changes in a normal environment if using full synthetic oil. 3000 is using conventional oil. And stick with what is recommended on oil weights.

Your Answer:

Avalon

Looking for a Used Avalon in your area?

CarGurus has 28 nationwide Avalon listings starting at $4,988.

Postal Code:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Farmboy93
    Reputation
    2,410
  • #2
    MsAngie1968
    Reputation
    1,340
  • #3
    GuruDCW7P
    Reputation
    1,130
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Toyota Camry
48 Great Deals out of 979 listings starting at $2,212
Used Lexus ES
15 Great Deals out of 192 listings starting at $3,888
Used Honda Accord
43 Great Deals out of 907 listings starting at $1,599
Used Lexus LS
28 listings starting at $9,995
Used Toyota Highlander
32 Great Deals out of 737 listings starting at $2,495
Used Toyota RAV4
100 Great Deals out of 2,089 listings starting at $3,888
Used Toyota Corolla
122 Great Deals out of 1,994 listings starting at $2,795
Used Lexus GS
23 listings starting at $6,995
Used Toyota 4Runner
12 Great Deals out of 309 listings starting at $9,700
Used Lexus RX
38 Great Deals out of 858 listings starting at $3,995
Used Lexus IS
18 Great Deals out of 305 listings starting at $6,449
Used Toyota Tacoma
57 Great Deals out of 1,080 listings starting at $8,708
Used Toyota Camry Hybrid
19 Great Deals out of 246 listings starting at $5,995

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.