- Opens and closes essential valves within your engine
- Can lead to costly engine repairs if not replaced quickly
- Get a genuine OEM Engine Timing Chain at Nissan Parts
Your vehicle's Engine Timing Chain helps to coordinate the closing and reopening of numerous valves within your engine. It is an essential component in your Nissan's combustion system.
Put very simply, fuel and air enter the cylinders within your engine once the Engine Timing Chain opens up the intake valves. The Engine Timing Chain then shuts the intake valves, thus starting the compression and combustion process. In the end, this air-fuel mixture transforms into the energy needed to keep your vehicle riding smoothly.
Since your engine's timing chain helps to manage such a critical process in your vehicle's engine, damage most often occurs due to standard wear and tear. Sometimes, although the possibility is rare, a failing Engine Timing Chain can lead to engine failure. An engine that's failed can be expensive and many times, irreparable. Keep your Nissan in good shape by getting a new Engine Timing Chain as soon as you notice a problem.
If your Nissan's Engine Timing Chain breaks or stops working, there may be other symptoms and issues too. Your vehicle's engine may start misfiring. Your motor oil might become dirty due to metal shavings falling from the worn timing chain. And as the Engine Timing Chain slacks and weakens, you may hear rattling noises when driving.
If you notice your engine's timing chain has become worn or damaged, get a replacement as soon as possible. This component is critical when it comes to maintaining your Nissan's engine, so make sure you purchase the correct one by shopping OEM parts from Nissan Parts.
The Engine Timing Chain you see here, part 13028JA01A, is engineered to fit your Nissan Altima 2002-2010. Learn more about OEM part fitment for your Nissan under the What This Fits tab.
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