1996 Dodge Dakota timing chain

Tiny
MOONFLUENZ
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  • 1996 DODGE DAKOTA
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 155,000 MILES
My car runs fine but I would like to know when I should take it in to have my timing chain replaced I know on toyotas it should be replaced around 75,000 and with a chain instead of a belt I should get more distance my Haynes book gives me know clue and after replacing two timing belts in two months on other cars I feel like treating myself and having someone else do it
Friday, October 30th, 2009 AT 7:02 PM

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Tiny
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Your vehicle is equipped with a timing chain which has no maintenance interval from the dealer. Chains are " supposed " to last the lifetime of the vehicle, unfortunately that usually is not true. Personally I replace chains at 150k miles and most belts I replace around 75k miles.
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Friday, October 30th, 2009 AT 7:41 PM
Tiny
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There is no time frame or mileage set for changing the timing chain
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Friday, October 30th, 2009 AT 7:52 PM

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