Looking at 2004 Maxima-when is time to replace timing belt?

[pittpa]

I forgot to look for the warranty book while at the dealer. Car has about $60,000 miles. When is this service due? Any issues I should look for in this vintage? transmission shifts fine, engine is quiet. Thank you. Dave.

[Rex]

I'm pretty sure the 2004 uses a timing chain not belt. Thus it's not something that will need to be changed at the "normal timing belt" 60-90k intervals.

In short, the chain should be good for 200k or more, assuming good maintenance.

[NutriaforBreakfast]

My 95 has 170K miles and is running fine so far. If you do haveto have a new chain (depends on how hard you push it) thengo ahead and put a new water pump on too. Also there are some chain guides made of plastic? or something so you probablyshould replace them too. I looked at the schematics on mine anddont have it handy, but there is more than one chain in that areafor my car to change out since it is a DOHC. I havent gotten thatfar in my engine yet so I really dont have hands on knowledge.