Just bought this car last week and going thru the owners manual and there is no mention of replacing timing belt. There is no reference to timing belt any where in the manual. Could this mean that I don't have to worry about changing the belt at 60 or 90 thousand mile intervals? Did Toyota go back to using chain or better yet - gears? What about other new Toyotas?
2006 RAV4 v6
Jul 21, 2006
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I know that the V6 uses a chain. I "think" the I4 does as well.
rj
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Toyota's web site lists the 2001-2005 4 cylinder as having a chain. Presumably, the 2006 also has a chain, especially since there is no replacement interval.
I believe it's a timing chain also, just bought one and asked about that.
--Ben
2GR-FE engine with variable valve timing. Chain driven.
-- Mike Harris Austin, TX
The V8's in the Land Cruiser, Sequoia, and Tundra use a timing belt. There is no connection between variable valve timing and whether the camshaft is timed with a belt or chain.
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