Has a Toyota Yaris got a timing chain?
The Toyota Yaris comes with a timing chain, which typically will give You hundreds of thousands of miles of service without needing any special maintenance, unlike timing belts.
Does the Toyota Yaris have a timing belt or chain?
Does my vehicle have a timing belt or timing chain?
| Model | Year | Belt / Chain / Gear |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-2019 | Chain | |
| Venza | 2009-2015 | Chain |
| Yaris | 2007-2020 | Chain |
| Yaris iA/Yaris Hatchback/Scion iA | 2016-2020 | Chain |
When to replace timing belt on Toyota Yaris?
Yaris’ entire run has been simplified when it comes to belt maintenance, as every Yaris manufactured is equipped with a chain. If you drive a Sienna made from 1998 to 2006, with a V6, then be prepared to replace that timing belt every 60k like clockwork.
How often should the timing chain be replaced?
The timing chain normally needs to be replaced between 40,000 and 100,000 miles unless there is a problem. Issues with the chain are pretty common in high mileage vehicles, so if you are driving an older vehicle, or one with a lot of miles, it is best to be on the lookout for symptoms of the timing chain going bad or failing.
How long is the timing chain on a Toyota Corolla?
Typical timing chains from as short as 100k miles (160k KM) to over 200k miles (321k KM). There are quite a few 9th gen Corollas and 1st gen Matrix with both 1ZZ-FE and 2ZZ-GE with over 300k KM (186k miles) that have the original timing chains.
Why does the timing chain on a Toyota Yaris make noise?
Timing chains stretch. Tensioners wear out. Periodically check that the chain does not have too much slack from stretching and tensioner wear. Some chains are shittier than others, it really depends on the engine. Some start making noise and failing before 100k, some make it to 250k and are still fine.