Timing Chain V8
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There is going to be a huge debate on this. Short answer is unlike a timing belt, the timing chain "in theory" should last a lot longer. In some cases (for the life of your ownership of the car). If I had to take a guess, a well maintained car with the right oil change intervals and oil type could see a chain last 200k-300k miles. However, a lot can depend on the driving style and how well the car is maintained, plus any other issues that may come up. Timing chains, will less susceptible to being stretched like a belt (which is about a 100k miles lifespan), can still run into issues. Some have changed it "while in there" for other issues.
Based on a lot of conversations and feedback, About a year ago I switched to Liqui Moly's Top Tec 6600 series oil. It is JLR spec with additives to help protect timing chain wear. I am sure there will be other opinions on this, but my 2 cents on the topic.
Based on a lot of conversations and feedback, About a year ago I switched to Liqui Moly's Top Tec 6600 series oil. It is JLR spec with additives to help protect timing chain wear. I am sure there will be other opinions on this, but my 2 cents on the topic.
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Having spent a lot of time talking with engineers at LM over the years and them also being a great supporter for a number of events I've hosted, so far I have all the confidence.
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One of the claims of ILSAC GF-6A is that it helps to prevent/slow down timing chain wear, more than the previous ILSAC GF-5.
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It's not the proprietary additives in that oil as such, it's the formulation and additives that go into making an oil meet ILSAC GF-6A (which that oil meets).
One of the claims of ILSAC GF-6A is that it helps to prevent/slow down timing chain wear, more than the previous ILSAC GF-5.
One of the claims of ILSAC GF-6A is that it helps to prevent/slow down timing chain wear, more than the previous ILSAC GF-5.
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You'll find me over at BITOG, the oil forums involved in some detailed discussions on this subject. Unfortunately, chains of all types last longest with a true 30 viscosity oil, (not the same a 0W-30 which contains Viscosity Index Improvers) as do piston rings. Add in fuel dilution from Direct Injection (reduces the oil viscosity), extended oil change intervals, (circulates dirty oil particulates for thousands of miles) and today's ultra low viscosity oils, and chains don't stand a chance.
This is why we see certain owners of Ford, GM, Hyundai/Kia and yes LR/Jag experiencing chain wear earlier than expected, often around 100K miles.
On Ford Ecoboost 3.5L engines, at around the 4000 mile mark, the oil is sufficiently diluted with fuel, and by 5000 miles contains a very high particle count. (remember, boosted, direct injection does contaminate oil faster) and the OCI (oil change interval is 10K). Clearly, one is circulating dirty oil for 5000 miles if a 10K OCI is used. 100K timing chain failures happen. Owners that choose a higher viscosity get better results, even with the longer OCI's. Owners who use a 5K OCI get 450K miles with no problems.
I won't suggest an oil. I will suggest a 5K OCI, and encourage you to pick the very best synthetic you can.
This is why we see certain owners of Ford, GM, Hyundai/Kia and yes LR/Jag experiencing chain wear earlier than expected, often around 100K miles.
On Ford Ecoboost 3.5L engines, at around the 4000 mile mark, the oil is sufficiently diluted with fuel, and by 5000 miles contains a very high particle count. (remember, boosted, direct injection does contaminate oil faster) and the OCI (oil change interval is 10K). Clearly, one is circulating dirty oil for 5000 miles if a 10K OCI is used. 100K timing chain failures happen. Owners that choose a higher viscosity get better results, even with the longer OCI's. Owners who use a 5K OCI get 450K miles with no problems.
I won't suggest an oil. I will suggest a 5K OCI, and encourage you to pick the very best synthetic you can.
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You'll find me over at BITOG, the oil forums involved in some detailed discussions on this subject. Unfortunately, chains of all types last longest with a true 30 viscosity oil, (not the same a 0W-30 which contains Viscosity Index Improvers) as do piston rings. Add in fuel dilution from Direct Injection (reduces the oil viscosity), extended oil change intervals, (circulates dirty oil particulates for thousands of miles) and today's ultra low viscosity oils, and chains don't stand a chance.
This is why we see certain owners of Ford, GM, Hyundai/Kia and yes LR/Jag experiencing chain wear earlier than expected, often around 100K miles.
On Ford Ecoboost 3.5L engines, at around the 4000 mile mark, the oil is sufficiently diluted with fuel, and by 5000 miles contains a very high particle count. (remember, boosted, direct injection does contaminate oil faster) and the OCI (oil change interval is 10K). Clearly, one is circulating dirty oil for 5000 miles if a 10K OCI is used. 100K timing chain failures happen. Owners that choose a higher viscosity get better results, even with the longer OCI's. Owners who use a 5K OCI get 450K miles with no problems.
I won't suggest an oil. I will suggest a 5K OCI, and encourage you to pick the very best synthetic you can.
This is why we see certain owners of Ford, GM, Hyundai/Kia and yes LR/Jag experiencing chain wear earlier than expected, often around 100K miles.
On Ford Ecoboost 3.5L engines, at around the 4000 mile mark, the oil is sufficiently diluted with fuel, and by 5000 miles contains a very high particle count. (remember, boosted, direct injection does contaminate oil faster) and the OCI (oil change interval is 10K). Clearly, one is circulating dirty oil for 5000 miles if a 10K OCI is used. 100K timing chain failures happen. Owners that choose a higher viscosity get better results, even with the longer OCI's. Owners who use a 5K OCI get 450K miles with no problems.
I won't suggest an oil. I will suggest a 5K OCI, and encourage you to pick the very best synthetic you can.
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