I have a 1998 Nissan Altima with 150000 miles.
2007-03-23 09:09:23 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Nissan
oops...it has 105000 miles
2007-03-23 09:16:45 · update #1
I think that that car uses a chain. This probably doesn't need replacing. You must however keep up maintenence and look in your manual for more advice about this.
2007-03-23 13:54:59 · answer #1 · answered by Clay H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
David C is correct. You should replace it according to manufacturer's recommendation.
When a timing belt fails it can cause the engine to quite running and leave you stranded. At the best, the timing belt will fail when the car is at idle in front of a repair shop or in your drive way.
But it can also fail when you're on the road. Sometimes a timing belt will fail when the engine is running fast. This will cause bent or broken valves or worse.
Any good shop should be able to do the work. Although the time to fix is probably 3 hours (I'm guessing based on my own experience changing mine) expect the car to be at the shop all day. Hey, take in a movie or go shopping. Make it an adventure!!
2007-03-23 09:33:57 · answer #2 · answered by phoenix_sfo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1998 NISSAN ALTIMA DOES NOT HAVE A TIMING BELT!!!!!It has a chain that never needs replacing , just keep up with oil and filter changes very important every 3000 miles . very good car thou good luck.I`m a certified nissan master tech by the way.
2007-03-23 09:39:52 · answer #3 · answered by bigbrownie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Usually it depends on mileage, as you got 1998 model and have 150000 mile I suggest you better change belt if NEEDED.
2007-03-23 09:15:57 · answer #4 · answered by Ari 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are the one that put all those miles on YES, but if you bought it from a dealer and they changed it before you bought it than it should be fine. If you don't you can cause thousands of dollars in damage to your car if it breaks. I recently had to change my timing belt.
2007-03-23 09:44:24 · answer #5 · answered by pink_drink_girl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you have passed the point that they recommend a change. You might want to check and see what other items of maintenance need to be done at the same time.
2007-03-23 09:15:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.....definitely..........It is way past due a timing belt change if your model car is fitted with one. It should have been changed at 60,000 miles
2007-03-23 09:16:02 · answer #7 · answered by bobby 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
big brown is 100% correct!
timing chain!
2007-03-23 10:39:57 · answer #8 · answered by zskip62 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
would be a good thing to do would be cheaper to do now before it breaks.
2007-03-23 09:38:57 · answer #9 · answered by mike73 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋