All Nissan Altima models have timing chains and interference engines.
Scroll down to see detailed timing belt data for your particular model year of the Nissan Altima.
Nissan Altima Timing Belt Or ChainYear | Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference |
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1993 – 2024 | All | Timing Chain | Interference |
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Note: Replacement intervals are broad recommendations and can be affected by age, weather
conditions, running conditions etc. Check with the owner's manual/ manufacturer/ dealership.
Check out the Belt Or Chain specifications for other makes and models.
2024 Nissan Altima2024 Nissan Altima - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2024 Nissan Altima models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
2024 Nissan Altima Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.5L 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2023 Nissan Altima - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2023 Nissan Altima models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
2023 Nissan Altima Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.5L 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2022 Nissan Altima - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2022 Nissan Altima models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
2022 Nissan Altima Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.5L 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2021 Nissan Altima - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2021 Nissan Altima models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
2021 Nissan Altima Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.5L 4 Cyl. 188 hp (PR25DD e-VTC) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.0L 4 Cyl. turbocharged 248 hp (KR20DDET) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2020 Nissan Altima2020 Nissan Altima - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2020 Nissan Altima models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
2020 Nissan Altima Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.5L 4 Cyl. 188 hp (PR25DD e-VTC) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.0L 4 Cyl. turbocharged 248 hp (KR20DDET) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2019 Nissan Altima - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2019 Nissan Altima models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
2019 Nissan Altima Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.5L 4 Cyl. 188 hp (PR25DD e-VTC) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.0L 4 Cyl. turbocharged 248 hp (KR20DDET) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2018 Nissan Altima - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2018 Nissan Altima models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
2018 Nissan Altima Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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3.5L V6 270 hp (VQ35DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.5L 4 Cyl. 182 hp (QR25DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2017 Nissan Altima2017 Nissan Altima - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2017 Nissan Altima models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
2017 Nissan Altima Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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3.5L V6 270 hp (VQ35DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.5L 4 Cyl. 182 hp (QR25DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2016 Nissan Altima - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2016 Nissan Altima models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
2016 Nissan Altima Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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3.5L V6 270 hp (VQ35DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.5L 4 Cyl. 182 hp (QR25DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2015 Nissan Altima - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2015 Nissan Altima models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
2015 Nissan Altima Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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3.5L V6 270 hp (VQ35DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.5L 4 Cyl. 182 hp (QR25DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2014 Nissan Altima - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2014 Nissan Altima models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
2014 Nissan Altima Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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3.5L V6 270 hp (VQ35DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.5L 4 Cyl. 182 hp (QR25DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2013 Nissan Altima - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2013 Nissan Altima models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
2013 Nissan Altima Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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3.5L V6 270 hp (VQ35DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.5L 4 Cyl. 182 hp (QR25DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2012 Nissan Altima - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2012 Nissan Altima models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
2012 Nissan Altima Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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3.5L V6 270 hp (VQ35DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.5L 4 Cyl. 182 hp (QR25DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2011 Nissan Altima - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2011 Nissan Altima models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
2011 Nissan Altima Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.5L 4 Cyl. Hybrid 198 hp (QR25DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
3.5L V6 270 hp (VQ35DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.5L 4 Cyl. 182 hp (QR25DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2010 Nissan Altima - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2010 Nissan Altima models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
2010 Nissan Altima Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.5L 4 Cyl. Hybrid 198 hp (QR25DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
3.5L V6 270 hp (VQ35DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.5L 4 Cyl. 182 hp (QR25DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2009 Nissan Altima - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2009 Nissan Altima models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
2009 Nissan Altima Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.5L 4 Cyl. Hybrid 198 hp (QR25DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
3.5L V6 270 hp (VQ35DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.5L 4 Cyl. 182 hp (QR25DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2008 Nissan Altima - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2008 Nissan Altima models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
2008 Nissan Altima Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.5L 4 Cyl. Hybrid 198 hp (QR25DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
3.5L V6 270 hp (VQ35DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.5L 4 Cyl. 182 hp (QR25DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2007 Nissan Altima - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2007 Nissan Altima models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
2007 Nissan Altima Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.5L 4 Cyl. Hybrid 198 hp (QR25DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
3.5L V6 270 hp (VQ35DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.5L 4 Cyl. 182 hp (QR25DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2006 Nissan Altima - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2006 Nissan Altima models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
2006 Nissan Altima Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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3.5L V6 245 hp (VQ35DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.5L 4 Cyl. 182 hp (QR25DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2005 Nissan Altima - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2005 Nissan Altima models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
2005 Nissan Altima Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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3.5L V6 245 hp (VQ35DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.5L 4 Cyl. 182 hp (QR25DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2004 Nissan Altima - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2004 Nissan Altima models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
2004 Nissan Altima Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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3.5L V6 245 hp (VQ35DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.5L 4 Cyl. 182 hp (QR25DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2003 Nissan Altima - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2003 Nissan Altima models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
2003 Nissan Altima Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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3.5L V6 245 hp (VQ35DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.5L 4 Cyl. 182 hp (QR25DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2002 Nissan Altima - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2002 Nissan Altima models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
2002 Nissan Altima Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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3.5L V6 240 hp (VQ35DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.5L 4 Cyl. 182 hp (QR25DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2001 Nissan Altima - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2001 Nissan Altima models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
2001 Nissan Altima Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.4L 4 Cyl. 160 hp (KA24DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2000 Nissan Altima - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2000 Nissan Altima models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
2000 Nissan Altima Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.4L 4 Cyl. 160 hp (KA24DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
1999 Nissan Altima - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 1999 Nissan Altima models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
1999 Nissan Altima Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.4L 4 Cyl. 150 hp (KA24DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
1998 Nissan Altima - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 1998 Nissan Altima models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
1998 Nissan Altima Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.4L 4 Cyl. 150 hp (KA24DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
1997 Nissan Altima - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 1997 Nissan Altima models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
1997 Nissan Altima Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.4L 4 Cyl. 150 hp (KA24DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
1996 Nissan Altima - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 1996 Nissan Altima models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
1996 Nissan Altima Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.4L 4 Cyl. 150 hp (KA24DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
1995 Nissan Altima - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 1995 Nissan Altima models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
1995 Nissan Altima Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.4L 4 Cyl. 150 hp (KA24DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
1994 Nissan Altima - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 1994 Nissan Altima models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
1994 Nissan Altima Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.4L 4 Cyl. 150 hp (KA24DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
1993 Nissan Altima - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 1993 Nissan Altima models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
1993 Nissan Altima Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.4L 4 Cyl. 150 hp (KA24DE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
Nissan Altima
Timing Belt Basics
The primary purpose of the timing belt or timing chain is to
maintain the timing (syncronization) between the crankshaft and the camshaft(s).
A timing belt is made of a rubber compound while a timing chain is made of chain similiar to a bicycle chain.
A timing belt wears out over time and must be replaced at the manufacturer's specified interval. Timing belt
failure can result in serious engine damage.
Although a timing chain will wear over time it is usually good for the lifetime of the engine but it should
be routinely inspected.
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