What kind of timing chain does High Feature V6 use?
The high feature V6 engine family features a camshaft drive system that consists of a primary timing drive chain driven by the crankshaft sprocket. The primary timing drive chain drives two intermediate drive shaft sprockets.
Can a cel engine need a timing chain replacement?
A new engine won’t happen ie if you got a CEL requiring timing chain replacement than that is what the dealership will do. However given the (high) number of timing chain replacements you can rest easy knowing the dealership has had lots of experience doing such a job :.
Is the timing chain on a 2011 traverse?
But is seems that the late 2010 and all 2011 models are not affected by the timing chain issue. Yet? It’s great to know that we, and the mechanics can trust this feature on our vehicles.
How does the variable valve timing ( VVT ) system work?
Almost all modern cars use VVT technology to improve their performance and fuel economy. The VVT solenoid helps engines change their valve timing, ensuring that the performance is at its top without losing driveability on lower RPMs. Electronic principles of electromagnetism in the form of a solenoid valve control the oil flow to the camshafts.
Why does the Check Engine light come on when the VVT is not working?
Your ECU monitors compare and report any activity going on in your car. If one of the current situations is not compatible with the predefined values, the check engine light comes on. As a result, when the VVT solenoid is not working properly, the check engine light will come on your dashboard.
What are the symptoms of bad variable valve timing?
5 Symptoms of a Bad Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid 1 Check Engine Light 2 Rough Idling 3 Rough Acceleration 4 Increased Fuel Consumption 5 Low engine performance More
When to replace a variable valve solenoid ( VVT )?
Now that you know what all symptoms indicate variable valve timing solenoid failure, you must also know that it is imperative to replace a faulty VVT solenoid. Once you have diagnosed a problem in the variable valve timing solenoid, it is best that you either get it replace or do it yourself.