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How to Recognize For a Bad Timing Chain in Your BMW X1 by Alpharetta Mechanic

In general, the timing chain is an important part of the internal combustion engine which runs along with a set of gears for rotating the camshaft and crankshaft as well as regulating the opening and closing of the engine valves. Apart from its metallic composition, the timing chain of the BMW X1 is also getting loose or worn off and shows the signs defined in the following slide for immediate repair.

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How to Recognize For a Bad Timing Chain in Your BMW X1 by Alpharetta Mechanic

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  1. HOW TO RECOGNIZE FOR A BAD TIMING CHAIN IN YOUR BMW X1 BY ALPHARETTA MECHANIC?

  2. A timing chain is one of the integral components of an internal combustion engine.

  3. Moreover, it runs in your BMW X1 with a set of gears to rotate the crankshaft and camshaft.

  4. Thus, the timing chain is located inside the engine and lubricated from the engine oil.

  5. When the timing chain is failed, it can result in extensive engine damage.

  6. The following points define the signs to recognize the bad timing chain in BMW X1.

  7. Contaminated engine oil

  8. Metal parts from a damaged timing chain are breaking off and dropping in the oil.

  9. As a result, you will find metal bits in the engine oil that will contaminate it.

  10. RATTLING NOISE

  11. A bad timing chain will produce rattling noise when the engine is started or brakes are engaged.

  12. Loose or stretched timing chain shakes and rattles while rotating in your car.

  13. Unable to start the engine

  14. If you are unable to start the engine, then check the timing chain as soon as possible.

  15. When it happens, the car won’t start and damage other components of the engine.

  16. Engine misfiring

  17. Timing chain regulates the opening and closing of the engine valves in BMW X1.

  18. Any damages in the chain can unbalance the air-fuel ratio and result in many issues like: A lack of power Loss of acceleration Jerking motion

  19. ILLUMINATED CHECK ENGINE LIGHT

  20. Like other failed components in the car, the bad timing chain also illuminates the check engine light.

  21. Moreover, it indicates that the engine has problems including a bad timing chain.

  22. If these signs are recognized earlier, then you can fix the bad timing chain with proper repair.

  23. Consult with your nearest mechanic to diagnose and fix the bad timing chain in BMW X1.

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