Hi all, I did some searching but couldn't find a definitive answer.
I have a 2002 Maxima with the VQ35DE at 144k with what I assume to be the timing chain rattle that these cars get.
I'll get rattling that sounds kinda like fast lifter tick when I cold start the car for about a second. The rattling can also be heard when I'm on the throttle from 1.5k to ~2.5k RPMs, more so when I'm heavy on the gas. I've noticed this start to happen probably the last 6k miles.
What I'm wondering is what does this mean for the life of the engine? I've read some people say that they've had the rattle for tens of thousands of miles and just to ignore it, and some say that it'll cause engine failure sooner rather than later.
Does driving hard affect the longevity of the tensioner? Should I baby the car until I can get some engine work done or just drive like normal and keep the oil topped?
I have a 2002 Maxima with the VQ35DE at 144k with what I assume to be the timing chain rattle that these cars get.
I'll get rattling that sounds kinda like fast lifter tick when I cold start the car for about a second. The rattling can also be heard when I'm on the throttle from 1.5k to ~2.5k RPMs, more so when I'm heavy on the gas. I've noticed this start to happen probably the last 6k miles.
What I'm wondering is what does this mean for the life of the engine? I've read some people say that they've had the rattle for tens of thousands of miles and just to ignore it, and some say that it'll cause engine failure sooner rather than later.
Does driving hard affect the longevity of the tensioner? Should I baby the car until I can get some engine work done or just drive like normal and keep the oil topped?