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Timing chain OEM Audi or OEM BMW
My A6 has 158k on it, had to do the timing chains at 150k, the car is in immaculate shape otherwise and it was too nice to junk.
Pros: great engine
Cons: timing chains replaced
Vehicle:
Audi A6
Mileage: 254273 km
Oil is cheaper than a new timing chain.
Vehicle:
BMW
My Audi A5 3.0tdi is chain driven and is on 185k and still going strong.
Pros: still going strong
Vehicle:
Audi A5
Mileage: 185000 km
You have the N47 engine, which is known for premature failure and excessive wear of the timing chain. However, it's generally cars prior to 2011 that have this issue, with later iterations safer.
Pros: later iterations safer
Cons: premature failure, excessive wear
Vehicle:
BMW
One of the reasons rs4’s hold their value is due to no timing failure.
Pros: no timing failure
Vehicle:
Audi RS4
I had my timing chains changed at audi dealership(A5, 2014, 2.0t) I had only 90000 miles, so it was preventative maintenance. After I changed the chains - sound of the engine changed - I started to hear something weird inside. Took it back and dealer said: it’s normal, maybe you have problem with belt or pulley.
Cons: sound of the engine changed
Vehicle:
Audi A5
Mileage: 144840 km
Most cars with timing chains never need them replaced, its just badly designed timing chains like the BMW ones that do.
Pros: greater reliability, huge service life
Cons: badly designed
Vehicle:
BMW
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