2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse Drive chain

2008 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
60,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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PKEARNEY
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My car is running just fine however the dealer after my 60000 miles service tells me that I "have to" replace the drive chain. Is this true?
Jul 29, 2010 at 8:22 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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Timming belt is recomended to be replaced at 60K miles they tend to break and this is a scheduled maintence to prevent you sitting on side of road.
Jul 29, 2010 at 8:30 AM
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PKEARNEY
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is there a difference between a "belt" and a "chain"?
Jul 29, 2010 at 8:45 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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If you cars engine is 4 cyl then it has a belt the V6 has a chain and no schedule replacement for chain.
Jul 29, 2010 at 9:41 AM
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