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Why does a car's timing chain make noise?
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When the timing chain of your car starts making noise, there is nothing else to do but replace it. One of the most common causes of noise is due to lengthening engine oil change intervals whereby the oil begins to accumulate deposits and the tensioning system does not immediately receive the right pressure.
Posted on: 30 March 2023 by ScegliAuto

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