Q: I was told I need my timing gear cover gasket replaced due to leaking oil. I have a 2011 Chevy equinox. With 69 thousand miles. Is
Is it normal for a vehicle with 69 thousand miles to have the timing gear cover gasket replaced? Iam thinking odometer fraud
My car has 69000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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