Mercedes Benz A Class Timing Belt Or Chain. What sort of service does it need. The mercedes benz c280 like all mercedes benz models has a timing chain.
Doesn t matter whether the b class is gasoline or diesel all b class for that matter all mercedes benz engines have timing chains. All mercedes benz cars from maybachs down to smarts had always been chain cam until they announced that the lowest emission 2012 model a class would be fitted with a belt cam 1 4 litre renault diesel engine. Whether you drive a porsche mercedes benz or bmw with an internal timing chain or an audi or volkswagen with an external timing belt these devices are designed to keep the relative position of the valves opening and closing to the position of the piston as the engine is.
For majority of the engines the timing chain is good for the life of the vehicle.
Timing chain symptoms are pretty obvious ranging from rattling sounds and engine misfires to engine failure and the use of improper oil. That will probably need changing every six years or 60 000 miles. What sort of service does it need. You can book online and the mobile mechanics on our network will come and do the work on your doorstep one way to make your life a little easier.
