Frequently Asked Questions

Service Questions

Does my vehicle have a timing belt or a timing chain?

ModelYearEngineBelt/Chain/Gear
4Runner1990-2000,20104 CylinderChain
1990-2002V6Belt
2003-2012V6Chain
2003-2009V8Belt
Avalon1995-2004V6Belt
2005-2012V6Chain
Camry1990-2001AllBelt
2002-20124 CylinderChain
1990-2006V6Belt
2007-2012V6Chain
Camry Hybrid2007-20124 CylinderChain
Celica1990-19994 CylinderBelt
2000-20054 CylinderChain
Corolla1990-19974 CylinderBelt
1998-20124 CylinderChain
Cressida1990-1992L6Belt
ECHO2000-20054 CylinderChain
FJ Cruiser2007-2012V6Chain
Highlander2001-2008,2010-20124 CylinderChain
2001-2007V6Belt
2008-2012V6Chain
Highlander Hybrid2006-2010V6Belt
2011-2012V6Chain
Land Cruiser1990-1992L6Gear
1993-1997L6Chain
1998-2007V8Belt
2008-2012V8Chain
MR21990-19954 CylinderBelt
MR2 Spyder2000-20054 CylinderChain
Matrix2003-20124 CylinderChain
Paseo1992-19974 CylinderBelt
Previa1991-19974 CylinderChain
Prius2001-20124 CylinderChain
RAV41996-20004 CylinderBelt
2001-20124 CylinderChain
2006-2012V6Chain
Sequoia2001-2007V8Belt
20094.7 V8Belt
2010-20124.6 V8Chain
2010-20125.7 V8Chain
Sienna2011-20124 CylinderChain
1998-2006V6Belt
2007-2012V6Chain
Solara1999-20014 CylinderBelt
2002-20084 CylinderChain
1999-2009V6Belt
Supra1990-1998L6Belt
T1001993-19984 CylinderChain
1993-1998V6Belt
Tacoma1995-20124 CylinderChain
1995-2004V6Belt
2005-2012V6Chain
Tercel1990-19984 CylinderBelt
Truck1990-19954 CylinderChain
1990-1995V6Belt
Tundra2000-2004V6Belt
2005-2012V6Chain
2000-20094.7 V8Belt
2010-20124.6 V8Chain
2007-20125.7 V8Chain
Venza2009-2012AllChain
Yaris2007-20124 CylinderChain

*includes Prius V and Prius C



For Timing Belts, please reference our "Timing Belt Recommendations" FAQ (Frequently Asked Question) to determine the maintenance interval recommendations.

For Timing Chain and Gears, there are no prescribed replacement intervals; these components should be replaced as needed.

Please contact your local dealer for additional information.