sinepi

i just bought a 1997 nissan maxima gxe, about 98k miles. a friend said it needs to change the timing belt. but i also heard that nissan is using timing chain, no need to change. am i right? do i need to pay garage to check if my timing belt needs to be changed? thanks a lot.

Bonka

You are right.

The VQ30DE engine uses a dual stage timing chain. It lasts the life of the engine and probably then some.

Unless you hear any irregular noises, no maintenance is required.

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sinepi

Thanks a lot!

mrdick

just make sure you dont hear a sound like a metal chain rubbing against metal whenever you accelerate cuz thats what i have. the timing chains gotta tensioner right? so if it does i gotta get it tightened.