Altima Timing Belt

[Spector]

Looking at purchasing a used Altima, 2005 or 2006 4 cyl. I cannot seem to quickly locate if this engine has a belt or chain, what the replacement interval is if it is a belt and is it an interference engine? Could affect the potential offer.

Thanks

 

[MrCritical]

chain.

 

[chief]

It has a chain and the 4 cyl is a very reliable engine.

 

[Spector]

Fantastic, thank you

 

[Donald]

For others in this situation, go to http://www.gates.com and look up your vehicle and if there is a timing belt you will see it listed. It also lists if its an interference engine I believe.

I think I will avoid vehicles with timing belts like the plague in the future. If you want to keep a vehicle for say 250K miles you are looking at at least 2 timing belt changes at a cost of what $600 - $800 for each timing belt change.

 

[The Critic]

Originally Posted By: Donald
For others in this situation, go to http://www.gates.com and look up your vehicle and if there is a timing belt you will see it listed. It also lists if its an interference engine I believe.

I think I will avoid vehicles with timing belts like the plague in the future. If you want to keep a vehicle for say 250K miles you are looking at at least 2 timing belt changes at a cost of what $600 - $800 for each timing belt change.

$1600 over 10 to 15 years is not a lot of money.

 

[Donald]

Originally Posted By: The Critic
Originally Posted By: Donald
For others in this situation, go to http://www.gates.com and look up your vehicle and if there is a timing belt you will see it listed. It also lists if its an interference engine I believe.

I think I will avoid vehicles with timing belts like the plague in the future. If you want to keep a vehicle for say 250K miles you are looking at at least 2 timing belt changes at a cost of what $600 - $800 for each timing belt change.

$1600 over 10 to 15 years is not a lot of money.


Its maybe $100 to $125 a year, but what advantage does having a timing belt bring one? And if the belt breaks while driving its a real hassle.