Just got a new timing chain on a 2003 Nissan Altima. Car is using a lot more gas, now. Is it possible that something happened during this repair that has made the car burn more gas?

Asked by Kathy Nov 30, 2015 at 11:26 AM about the 2003 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

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T_S_T answered 8 years ago

Timeing could be off just a little and causing this,or you may need new plugs and wires if they have not been changed in a while,

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Paul answered 8 years ago

tune up, plugs, wires and air filter...

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F_O_R answered 8 years ago

If they got the chain off one tooth that could cause the problem. Is the engine power way off too? The tune up that the first two posters mentioned is also a good idea.

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