Is there any reason to believe that the timing chain needs to be changed. Transmission sensors, bad fuel filters, dirty air filters, poor fuel quality and worn spark plugs can all affect timing. I would check for play in timing chain. If the vehicle is taken care of and oil and other fluids are changed regularly, timing chains can last a very long time. Much longer than 80000 miles.
SOURCE: When to replace timing chain on 2003 Camry V6?
Replace the timing belt at 90,000 miles.
It will not damage the motor (bend the valves) if it breaks or jumps time
Finally, if you do change the belt, make sure that the water pump is inspected very close for any evidence of coolant seepage at the impeller shaft weep hole. If there is ANY evidence of wetness or leakage, replace the pump then. Easier to change the pump when the belt is off, than to have to do the whole job if the leak gets worse, and, if it leaks down the road, coolant on the timing belt will damage the belt, and you will have to buy a new belt, too. Change the plugs at 90 K miles, too.
SOURCE: steps to change oil in 2006 ford escape hybrid.
The oil filter is usually found on the side of engine. Here's a really good how-to guide article on how to change your oil and everything else related to it:
http://yourhandymanzone.com/Your_Handyman_Zone_How_To_Pages_Vehicle_Car_Zone_Cars_Trucks_Vans_Oil_Change_Motor_Oil_Oil_Filter.htm
This should help!
Good luck,
Brad
SOURCE: At what mileage does the timing chain need to be
You change the timing chain now when your Jeep has indicated from a check engine light on. The timing chain in engines these days last as long as the engine will, there is a timing chain tensioner to ensure there is no slack.
When the timing chain has gotten stretched to much, your Jeeps PCM will indicate that with a check engine light on your dash and will be indicated with a DTC codes from a scanner.
So no worries about replacing your timing chain and keep up the regular maintenance, if you have a Mechanic tell you other wise, there just looking for money and your looking for more then just a timing chain being replaced.
You can bet that chain, chain tensioner, timing gears, water pump and might even throw in a cam replacement will be in his recommendation.
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SOURCE: My 2002 ford escape have
The 4-cylinder 2.0-liter 16-valves DOHC 127-hp Ford Zetec engine used a timing belt that needs replacement at 120k. After 2005 both, the 2.3-liter 4-cylinder and the 3.0-liter V6 engines have a maintenance-free timing chain.
I would recommend changing the water pump while you are at it.
The 2.0 timing belt labor is 4 hours and the water pump is 10 hours in addition. Not a fun job.
Here's the process:
http://ww2.justanswer.com/uploads/fordguy4u/2010-03-24_182013_A1.pdf
http://ww2.justanswer.com/uploads/fordguy4u/2010-03-24_182035_A2.pdf
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SOURCE: my 02 ford escape V6 have 121500 miles, do i have
Hi!!
The maintenance schedule for your vehicle at 120,000 miles recommends:
Inspect:
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