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Is there any particular reason why some automakers use timing chains as opposed to timing belts is their products?
I'd hazard a guess that longevity has something to do with that decision, or is either of them substantially less expensive than the other?
My 2007 Elantra has around 82,000 miles on it so far, leaving me another 8K miles according to the owner's manual before I have to change the belt and (perhaps) install a new water pump, which has been recommended to me (having both of them replaced at the same time to save on labor costs) by some of my fellow 'car nuts'.
A chain lasts longer, but is more rotating mass and costs more. I personally don't mind belts as long as the replacement interval is 90k miles or more.
They are using chains as well since they share drivetrains and platforms with sister company Hyundai. KIA makes good cars as well and many folks actually prefer KIA's variants of Hyundai's products due to Peter Schreyers styling direction at KIA.
A belt is obviously less expensive than a chain. I"m not sure how many people change their belts at the recommended mileages, probably the same number that brush after every meal. Just a big check to write for a car that is not broken.
And yes by all means change the water pump at the same time.
A belt is obviously less expensive than a chain. I"m not sure how many people change their belts at the recommended mileages, probably the same number that brush after every meal. Just a big check to write for a car that is not broken.
And yes by all means change the water pump at the same time.
Some Hyundai's and Kia's require 60k mile timing belt replacement. For those changing a water pump every other time would be just fine.
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