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Timing Belt or Chain Noise: The One Maintenance Item You Can't Skip
Most maintenance items can slide a bit. This one genuinely can't.
The symptom
A new ticking or rattling sound from the engine — or no symptom at all, which is the real danger.
What's causing it
The timing belt or chain keeps the crankshaft and camshaft synchronized. If it fails, many engines suffer piston-valve collision — catastrophic, rebuild-level damage.
What to do
Stick to the manufacturer's replacement interval (usually 60,000-100,000 km) even if you've heard no noise at all. Proactive replacement typically runs ₹6-18k; a failure can mean ₹30k-1L+ in repairs.
Track your service interval in the GetAutoSure app.