8.0
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- $1,250
- Average Mileage:
- 128,000 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 2 complaints
Most common solutions:
- replace worn parts (2 reports)
Caused by insufficient lubrication to timing chain, guides and tensioners.
- Jim W., Las Vegas, NV, US
Information I have shows that early timing chain replacement was caused by oil sludge, something I noticed around the oil filler cap soon after I purchased the used vehicle. Since the timing chain replacement, the car appears to still have sludge problems such as oil-starved knocking at idle and frequent instances of oil light coming on at idle. My mechanic did not know why, but a temporary fix was to put oil stabilizer (Lucas) that immediately quiets engine knocking and COMPENSATES for the reduced oil pressure.
- Steve W., Miami Springs, FL, US