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jkchambless · 10-13-2013, 07:09 AM

I still don't understand the oil/timing chain relationship with regards to this issue. Yes, I know that in general running with low or no oil will create greater wear on engine parts....no brainer. That said, how is the oil level going to stop an inherently weak timing chain from stretching? In my case, I have changed the oil religiously, never had any oil consumption issues, and still had to have the timing chain replaced at 60K.

10-13-2013, 07:09 AM	#8
jkchambless Austin LT Drives: 1LT - Airaid,JBA Axleback,VMax PTB Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 546	I still don't understand the oil/timing chain relationship with regards to this issue. Yes, I know that in general running with low or no oil will create greater wear on engine parts....no brainer. That said, how is the oil level going to stop an inherently weak timing chain from stretching? In my case, I have changed the oil religiously, never had any oil consumption issues, and still had to have the timing chain replaced at 60K.