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Ed's Corner

  
 Welcome to Ed's Corner!  A place where I can share facts and information!  I hope you learn something new!  Please contact me if you need more information by using the contact form on the right side of the page!

Thanks for visiting,
Ed Stein
Service Manager
Sunnyside Toyota
 
Timing Belt and Timing Chain CHART

 


As you drive, you probably don't think about the thousands of moving parts that make up your vehicles' engine,  I do, but you probaly don't!  Your timing belt is one of the hardest-working parts of your vehicle and performs one of the most precise operations within your vehicle. Your engine's timing belt works in perfect harmony with the camshaft and the crankshaft. The timing belt drives the camshaft, which opens and closes the intake and exhaust valves.  At the same time, the timing belt synchronizes the camshaft's rotation with the movement of the crankshaft, which converts the up-and-down motion of the piston into rotational motion via the connecting rods. That's what it does, but what it means is that it's an important part and needs to be maintained with care to keep your vehicle running the way you expect it to. 
 
 
Why use Genuine Toyota Parts?   Toyota belts match your engine perfectly.  They are designed
by the same engineers who built your Toyota. New belts ensure peak perforance and reliability.   Precise valve operation is critical to efficient engine operation, and the timing belt is responsible.  Timing belt replacement requires considerable engine disassembly, this is not a 'do it yourself' operation. The timing belt, while it can last a long, long time, most engines will suffer severe damage if there is a failure. Should the timing belt break while you are driving the vehicle, severe engine damage usually results. The higher the speed, the more extensive the damage can be. It's important for the health of your Toyota to change the timing belt at the recommended times. 
 
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 needed. 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.
 
If you have additional questions we have the information you need in our service center, You can also refer to your Scheduled Maintenance Guide or Owner's Manual.  If your vehicle is equipped with a timing chain rather than a timing belt, there is no prescribed replacement interval.