Dacia Sandero Stepway Mk3 TCe 90 Timing Chain Rattle
Dacia
2021
1.0 TCe H4D 90
⚡ Quick Summary
Severity Level
Medium
Safe to Drive?
⚠️ Drive with Caution
Safety Impact
Indirect risk — worth monitoring, not urgent
Urgency Level
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The 1.0 TCe 90 in Sandero Stepway Mk3 can develop timing chain rattle at cold start above 60,000 miles. Updated tensioner from Renault/Dacia. Cost: £350-600.
Repair / Solution
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⚠️ Wrong Diagnosis?
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