My 2014 Buick Verano had been throwing air intake codes so I replaced the MAF sensor which got rid of the engine lights. Months later the car died (no rattling, no weird noises, just instant shutdown while driving slow). It started right back up and the mechanic replaced spark plugs, air filters, and a couple sensors. He told me the timing chain is about to go and it’ll cost me $7-10k to fix today or the car will inevitable self destruct. The car never gave me codes related to timing or engine performance.

  1. Is it possible to give this diagnosis?

  2. Is that an insane quote?

Thanks

  • Regular-You2795@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Timing chain shouldn’t run more than 2 grand. 10k would get you a comparable car. I’m going to start preaching this. Stop buying American. Their reliability has gotten worse in the last ten years after going up a bit the decade before. I just got my girlfriend a CRV our hypothetical children will drive that car to college.

    • 0ptimalSalamander@alien.topBEnglish
      1·
      10 months ago

      If you hypothetically change the oil every 5k miles AND don’t wait till the 15% reminder, sure, maybe. Please tell me you don’t wait till 15% ?