Not really a problem - I bought the 2000 Altima with 145,000 miles. Running great. But, are there any maintenance logs with the various servicing schedules/components/time intervals available for that high end of mileage? I can create my own, but if it's already out there......Thanks.

A ticking noise at the top of the engine suggest either sticking/worn valve lifters or wear on camshaft lobes.

An oil change won't cure any mechanical wear, but it certainly won't do any harm either..

You can also try adding an additive to the oil. There are additives for 'quietening valve train noise'. The alternative is to remove the camshaft and lifters for inspection/replacement as necessary.

With 145, 000 miles on the clock your engine has done well - but no engine doesn't wear or suffer from the occasional fault. Maintenance such as frequent oil changes negates many problems, but wear and faults do develop.

You have the original rubberised camshaft/timing belt on a 2001 car with 145,000 on the clock? You're living on borrowed time. If that belt snaps your car is history. Scrap value. Change it...

sounds like fuel preassure problem. fuel regulator, fuel filter, or fuel pump.

Hi, if the prior owners kept to the maintenance schedule then at 90K your Caravan should of had its major things done, mainly the spark plugs and tune up items. At 97K Dodge just wants normal things inspected fluids belts ect. oil change and rotate tires. At 100K they want the cooling system flushed. If the previous owner did not supply you with the maintenance history I would recommend having it inspected to see if the spark plugs were done and if not do them and the cooling system serviced. This will give your mechanic a sound starting place to keep you running fine. Hope this helps and happy motoring

If you get ck engine light on , you have a cyl. number
that misfires , ck vacuum leaks on intake manifold around that area aspecially intake manifold gasket.

most likley the people who serviced it never reset the service clock up,, so the car dont know its just had a service,, and still "thinks "it needs one soon, just get the service clock reset

SOUND LIKE A INTAKE GASKET LEAK.BUT IT COULD BE OTHER THINGS LIKE EGR VALVE LEAKING OR PVC PLUGGED.WORN TIMING CHAIN AND CAMSHAFT LOBES ARE WORN.LEAKING VALVES.DIRTY OR CLOGGED FUEL INJECTORS.AND FAULTY IDLE SPEED CONTROL..

its time for a new clutch,...good luck

sound like a vaccum problem check all hoses to verify they are in good condition

I would get the belt from Mitsubishi because their belt seems to last in your situation.

leave well alone whilst its running ok,just get timing belt changed