My car is at 88,000miles. I bought it at 74000 miles and have performed regular oil change and inspection. Other than an annoying battery failure last week at 88000 miles and a chronic front brake jarring inspite of several times to a workshop, I have not had any major complaint.
My question is what are the things I should ask the Nissan Service to do at 90,000 mile service. My friends are scaring me with the Timing belt scenario.
What is the mileage at which the timing belt/chain of the Nissan Altima Model 2003 2.5S needs to be changed?
You have a timing CHAIN (metal),
not timing BELT (rubber).
Chains are designed to last the life of the engine. Don't touch it.
There is a rubber belt in your engine bay, the Serpentine Belt, that drives your alternator among other things. If that belt goes, your car will come to a stop. That belt should be inspected regularly.
What is the mileage at which the timing belt/chain of the Nissan Altima Model 2003 2.5S needs to be changed?
Well don't be too scared it is fine but If I were you i would have had it done when i bought it if it didn't already have it done at 60,000 miles which is usually when you should change the timing belt at your 60,000 mile service. But timing belts will go 100,000 miles easy but most people do not go that many miles in the span of 5 years and they usually have it done at 60,000 miles because it is estimated at 5 years you get that mileage on average. timing belts are very bad if they brake though, So I would have it done asap because if it snaps a whole lot of other stuff can go with it.
Details for 90,000 mile service 2.9 hours labor
This vehicle has a timing chain. You probably never need to replace it.
INSPECT AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
INSPECT BRAKE DISCS/ROTORS
INSPECT BRAKE DRUMS/SHOES
INSPECT BRAKE LINES %26amp; CABLES
INSPECT BRAKE PADS
INSPECT DRIVE BELTS
INSPECT DRIVESHAFT/PROPELLER SHAFT DUST BOOTS
INSPECT EVAP VAPOR LINES
INSPECT EXHAUST SYSTEM
INSPECT FUEL FILTER (1)
INSPECT FUEL LINES
INSPECT INTAKE AND EXHAUST VALVE CLEARANCE (2)
INSPECT MANUAL TRANSAXLE FLUID
INSPECT STEERING GEAR/RACK
INSPECT STEERING LINKAGE
INSPECT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS
REPLACE AIR CLEANER/ELEMENT
REPLACE CABIN AIR FILTER
REPLACE COOLANT
REPLACE ENGINE OIL
REPLACE ENGINE OIL FILTER
ROTATE TIRES
Notes;
(1) If vehicle is operated under adverse weather conditions, extremely high or low temperatures, the filters might become clogged. In such event, replace them immediately
(2) Audible inspection only.
Good Luck
Your motor doen not need the timing chain replaced at 90,000 milea many of my customers get by with just oil changes and clean air filters. Brake rotor warpage either turn the rotors on the car or replace them after the minium thickness is reached. 90 thousand service look in your owners manual. There are no injector flushes emissions cleanings or coolant flushes. Those are sold extra $$$ Normal 90k stuff includes Trans fluid change, incabin air filter, oil change possable 4 tire replacement or rotate tires four wheel alignment engine air filter,
I have a Frontier with the 2.5 and it runs a chain, you may want to find out if you even have a belt
