Good day,
I have an Audi A3 (8P) 1.8TFSI 2009 year model with 230,000Kilometers in it. The manual says the timing chain should be replaced after 180,000Kilometers, however I hear no sounds or see signals that would point to a loose chain. Furthermore Scotty Kilmer stated in a video that a timing chain can last as long as the lifetime of the engine. (The car's oil and filter was changed as reccomended by the service book) What do you guys suggest, is it worth replacing or can it wait longer?
Thanks in advance to all replies.
I certainly leave it alone as long as it runs fine. Doesn't make any noises. If the timing chain is worn, it will run poorly and eventually make noises
If the owner's manual says to replace it, replace it.
Thank you for the response.
Though for safe measure I thought I would upload what the engine sounds like cold, in case I made a mistake judging the sound of it to be normal.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/10mdr1YfRL-zkG2SDXHQWpPHBn8xDl8gg/view?usp=sharing
Scotty Kilmer stated in a video that a timing chain can last as long as the lifetime of the engine.
German engines seem to be a different kettle of fish..
Your cold start video had a little rattle, but that’s expected from a high mileage engine. If it’s always sounded like that since new, you might be okay.
If it just recently started sounding like that though, you may want to stick to your owner’s manual recommendation.
All the best!
Alright, it has been giving off such a sound for a while now. Thank you for the reply