Does Lexus v6 have timing belt or chain?
2 Answers. Aha, if the engine is the older 3.3l v6 it will have a timing belt, and will need to be changed, at approx 100,000. If you have the 3.5l v6, usually found in the rx350 then you have a chain and it is not detailed in the maintanence schedule book.
What year Lexus have timing chains?
Many older models of Lexus vehicles used timing belts but that was typically pre-2005 or 2006. Since that time nearly every vehicle that Lexus makes has been outfitted with a timing chain rather than a timing belt.
When to change the timing belt on a Lexus?
I notice that the newer Lexus schedule calls for the timing belt to be changed @ 90k miles or 108 months (9 years), whichever comes first. I wonder why they changed the time schedule? Most likely due to statistical data gathered over the years telling them the 6 years was overkill. This is just my opinion of course.
When to change the timing belt on a LS400?
In every case it has been due to the failure of another part. The timing belt on my first LS400 was trashed in the mid-1990’s when the water pump seized at around 75,000 miles – which, of course, was just after the power train warranty had expired.
When to change timing belt ( age or miles )?
If that part freezes up, its bye-bye belt, instantly. You should have the coolant changed every 3-5 yrs to keep the pump seals happy. I notice that the newer Lexus schedule calls for the timing belt to be changed @ 90k miles or 108 months (9 years), whichever comes first. I wonder why they changed the time schedule?
How often should I change the coolant in my Lexus?
You should have the coolant changed every 3-5 yrs to keep the pump seals happy. I notice that the newer Lexus schedule calls for the timing belt to be changed @ 90k miles or 108 months (9 years), whichever comes first. I wonder why they changed the time schedule?
When to replace the timing belt on a Lexus?
Lexus owners recommend the belt be inspected after 15,000 miles and replaced when the vehicle has done 60,000 to 90,000 miles. If you live in areas where temperatures are very hot or cold, motoring experts recommend constant supervision of the belt for possible damage. In such conditions, timing belts don’t last as per manufacturers instructions.
In every case it has been due to the failure of another part. The timing belt on my first LS400 was trashed in the mid-1990’s when the water pump seized at around 75,000 miles – which, of course, was just after the power train warranty had expired.
If that part freezes up, its bye-bye belt, instantly. You should have the coolant changed every 3-5 yrs to keep the pump seals happy. I notice that the newer Lexus schedule calls for the timing belt to be changed @ 90k miles or 108 months (9 years), whichever comes first. I wonder why they changed the time schedule?
You should have the coolant changed every 3-5 yrs to keep the pump seals happy. I notice that the newer Lexus schedule calls for the timing belt to be changed @ 90k miles or 108 months (9 years), whichever comes first. I wonder why they changed the time schedule?