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TOYOTA MOTOR SALES,
USA, INC.
Timing Belt Maintenance
Question
What maintenance is required on my timing belt?
Answer
If your vehicle is a 1999 model year or newer and is equipped with a timing
belt, you should replace it every 90,000 miles or six years, whichever
comes first.
For all other Toyota vehicles equipped with a timing belt, we recommend
that the timing belt be inspected with the other drive belts at 60,000
miles or four years, whichever comes first, and every 15,000 miles thereafter
and replaced as necessary. Because the costs involved with inspecting
the timing belt may be similar to those of having it replaced, many customers
may find it more cost effective to replace the timing belt at 60,000 mile
intervals.
Should the timing belt break while you are driving the vehicle, severe
engine damage could result. The higher the speed that you're traveling
at, the more extensive the damage could be.
If you have additional questions, please refer to your Scheduled Maintenance
Guide or Owner’s Manual Supplement or contact your local Toyota
dealership.
To determine if your vehicle has a timing belt or timing chain, please
reference the FAQ below:
The following table identifies which Toyota products have timing belts,
chains, or gears based on their model year and engine.
| Model |
Year |
Engine |
Belt/Chain/Gear |
| 4Runner |
1990-2000 |
4 Cylinder |
Chain |
|
1990-2002 |
V6 |
Belt |
|
2003 |
V6 |
Chain |
|
2003 |
V8 |
Belt |
| Avalon |
1995-2003 |
V6 |
Belt |
| Camry |
1990-2001 |
All |
Belt |
|
2002-2004 |
4 Cylinder |
Chain |
|
2002-2004 |
V6 |
Belt |
| Celica |
1990-1999 |
4 Cylinder |
Belt |
|
2000-2003 |
4 Cylinder |
Chain |
| Corolla |
1990-1997 |
4 Cylinder |
Belt |
|
1998-2003 |
4 Cylinder |
Chain |
| Cressida |
1990-1992 |
L6 |
Belt |
| Echo |
2000-2003 |
4 Cylinder |
Chain |
| Highlander |
2001-2003 |
4 Cylinder |
Chain |
|
2001-2003 |
V6 |
Belt |
| Land Cruiser |
1990-1992 |
L6 |
Gear |
|
1993-1997 |
L6 |
Chain |
|
1998-2003 |
V8 |
Belt |
| MR2 |
1990-1995 |
4 Cylinder |
Belt |
| MR2 Spyder |
2000-2003 |
4 Cylinder |
Chain |
| Matrix |
2003 |
4 Cylinder |
Chain |
| Paseo |
1992-1997 |
4 Cylinder |
Belt |
| Prius |
2001-2003 |
4 Cylinder |
Chain |
| RAV4 |
1996-2000 |
4 Cylinder |
Belt |
|
2001-2003 |
4 Cylinder |
Chain |
| Sequoia |
2001-2003 |
V8 |
Belt |
| Sienna |
1998-2004 |
V6 |
Belt |
| Solara |
1999-2001 |
4 Cylinder |
Belt |
|
2002-2004 |
4 Cylinder |
Chain |
|
1999-2003 |
V6 |
Belt |
| Supra |
1990-1998 |
L6 |
Belt |
| T100 |
1993-1998 |
4 Cylinder |
Chain |
|
1993-1998 |
V6 |
Belt |
| Tacoma |
1995-2003 |
4 Cylinder |
Chain |
|
1995-2003 |
V6 |
Belt |
| Tercel |
1990-1998 |
4 Cylinder |
Belt |
| Truck |
1990-1995 |
4 Cylinder |
Chain |
|
1990-1995 |
V6 |
Belt |
| Tundra |
2000-2003 |
V6 |
Belt |
|
2000-2003 |
V8 |
Belt |
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