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today I'm diving into a crucial topic
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that could save you from costly engine
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repairs symptoms of a failing timing
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chain that you just can't ignore let's
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get started first up we have unusual
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engine noise if you hear a rattling or
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slapping sound coming from the engine
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especially when it's idling you might
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have a loose timing chain this noise
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happens when the chain hits other engine
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components ignore it and you could be
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looking at serious engine damage down
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the road next is poor engine performance
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a bad timing chain can throw off the
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synchronization between the cam shaft
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and crankshaft this results in rough
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idling engine misfires reduced power or
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even stalling if your car is lacking
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acceleration or struggling to start it's
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time to inspect that timing chain then
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there's the dreaded check engine light
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when the timing chain starts failing the
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engine's timing can be off triggering
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that pesky light modern vehicles have
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sensors to detect these issues if that
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light comes on get your timing chain
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checked before it leads to s engine
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damage another sign is if the engine
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won't start or turns over slowly if the
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timing chain breaks or skips teeth your
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engine won't start or it'll take longer
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than usual to turn over this happens
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because the crankshaft and cam shaft are
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out of sync preventing the engine from
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running correctly don't hesitate get it
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checked if your car is struggling to
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start now let's talk about oil
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contamination a damaged timing chain can
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cause metal debris to break off and mix
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with the oil you might notice dirty oil
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or metallic particles when you check it
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if your oil looks unusual it's crucial
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to inspect the timing chain to prevent
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further engine damage finally vibrations
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or shaking while driving a faulty timing
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chain can mess with the engine's balance
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causing vibrations or shaking especially
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at higher speeds if you notice this
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while accelerating or cruising the
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timing chain could be the culprit don't
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ignore these signs they can lead to more
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severe engine issues if left unchecked
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so there you have it timing chains play
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a critical role in your engines function
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if they start to fail the symptoms can
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be subtle at first but worsen quickly
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regular maintenance and early detection
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can save you from costly repairs or even
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engine failure If you experience any of
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these symptoms don't wait get that
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timing chain checked and replaced before
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it causes major damage thanks for
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