Timing chains need replacing every 80,000 to 120,000 miles. However, some may last 200,000 miles or more with the right care.

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The easiest way to find out which timing component your car has is to check your owner's manual. If you've lost it or don't have access to it, the other option is to have a look in the engine bay.

In cars with a timing chain, you won't see a plastic cover. There is no easy access to the engine block - it has a sealed metal cover for two reasons. Firstly, the timing chain needs to be lubricated with engine oil, which must be sealed into the system, and secondly, the chain needs to be replaced far less often than a belt.

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Cars with a timing belt have a plastic cover near the engine block (often to the left-hand side), which provides easy access to the belt. It needs changing at regular intervals, which is why the removable cover is necessary.

Is it time for your car's timing belt or chain to be replaced? FixMyCar can help you find a reliable local garage to get the job done.

All manual vehicles have a timing belt (also known as a cambelt) or timing chain. It's easy to find out which one your car has - this guide explains how.

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(b) In either case, expenses of the appeal may be paid on order of the Attorney General from funds appropriated for the Office of the Attorney General.(Added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 652, Sec. 17. Effective January 1, 2000.)

(b) In either case, expenses of the appeal may be paid on order of the Attorney General from funds appropriated for the Office of the Attorney General.

However, there are two key differences between them: what they are made of and where they are located. A timing chain is made of metal, so it tends to last a lot longer. It is housed in the engine and lubricated with engine oil.

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The average price of a timing belt replacement is £470.90, according to FixMyCar's data, and for a timing chain replacement, you can expect to pay £988.20.

(1) Perfect or oppose an appeal to the proper appellate court if the order was issued by a court of this state.(2) If the order was issued in another state, cause an appeal to be taken or opposed in the other state.(b) In either case, expenses of the appeal may be paid on order of the Attorney General from funds appropriated for the Office of the Attorney General.(Added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 652, Sec. 17. Effective January 1, 2000.)

The owner's manual for your car will tell you the manufacturer-recommended replacement interval for the timing belt or chain. Generally:

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17407. (a) If the Attorney General is of the opinion that a support order or support-related order is erroneous and presents a question of law warranting an appeal, or that an order is sound and should be defended on appeal, in the public interest the Attorney General may:

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(2) If the order was issued in another state, cause an appeal to be taken or opposed in the other state.(b) In either case, expenses of the appeal may be paid on order of the Attorney General from funds appropriated for the Office of the Attorney General.(Added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 652, Sec. 17. Effective January 1, 2000.)

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Timing belts and chains perform the same function - controlling the engine's timing so that the valves and cylinders open and close at the right time. Learn more about how an engine works in this guide.

In a nutshell: You can find out if your car has a timing chain or timing belt by checking your owner's manual, which will also provide a recommended replacement interval for the part.

A timing belt is typically made of reinforced rubber, which can stretch and crack with old age. It is found outside the engine and is usually quieter than a timing chain.