2002 Toyota Camry 4 Cyl. - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

jwwphoto · 06-26-2008, 09:42 PM

I have the 4 cyl Camry. Do you all know if the 4 cyl has a belt or a timing chain? Also, at what mileage does one change it out. I am at 124,000 miles now.

A mechanic informed me that a dealership said that it will never need to be changed and I know better than that. Anything mechanical had an expiration date....

Please advise,

Jeff

***toyomoho*** · 06-26-2008, 11:42 PM

Timing chain, should last a loooong time.

marc780 · 07-01-2008, 01:31 PM

what toyo said. theres no reason to mess with your timing chain so long as it works and doesnt make unusual noise. Wait until if and when the engine needs a valve job, then change it at the same time. Otherwise, leave it alone. Change the oil and it will last at least as long as the valves.

TRD VVTi · 07-02-2008, 03:45 PM

The chain should last the life of the motor.

Use the correct oil and change it on time and you shouldn't ever have a problem with it.

It's also nice to see that marc780/TRD_EarBanger has FINALLY learned that the 2AZ-FE has a timing chain instead of a belt.