What are the symptoms of timing chain skipping teeth?

[StephanieAnn]

Misalignment of the car's timing can cause the timing points of the crankshaft and camshaft to not match, leading to inaccurate ignition timing. The car may exhibit symptoms such as unstable idling, shaking, and abnormal engine speed. Below are the reasons for timing belt skipping teeth: 1. The drive belt comes into contact with oil: Since the timing belt is a rubber component, it should be kept clean during use and maintenance. If it comes into contact with oil or other solvents, it can easily corrode and deform, causing slippage and skipping teeth. 2. Failure to promptly check and adjust the timing belt tension: After a certain mileage, the timing belt naturally stretches. If the tension is not adjusted in time, skipping teeth can easily occur.