2005 Toyota timing chain ?

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Henry Kolesnik - 31 May 2005 16:49 GMT

The Camry salesman tells me that the 4 cylinder LE has a chain that needs to
be changed at 90,000 miles? Is this correct?
tnx
Hank

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S.S. - 31 May 2005 17:15 GMT

> The Camry salesman tells me that the 4 cylinder LE has a chain that needs to
> be changed at 90,000 miles? Is this correct?
> tnx
> Hank

Obviously this salesman isn't too knowledgeable about timing belts and
chains. The Camry 4-cylinder does use a timing chain instead of a timing
belt. However, the chain typically never needs to be replaced.

FYI, since you're also considering a Honda Accord, the 4-cylinder that is
standard on the current Accord is also chain-driven. The V6 engines that
are available on Camry and Accord are both belt-driven and need to be
replaced (I assume at 90,000 miles for both).

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y_p_w - 31 May 2005 20:14 GMT

>>The Camry salesman tells me that the 4 cylinder LE has a chain that needs to
>>be changed at 90,000 miles? Is this correct?
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> chains. The Camry 4-cylinder does use a timing chain instead of a timing
> belt. However, the chain typically never needs to be replaced.

All depends. While a chain has no scheduled replacement period per
se, a good number of cars with chains need to have them replaced if
they stretch. Chains are tougher on oil, and that has been a
sticking point with Japanese manufacturers and the new GF-4 oil
specs. Chains and belts have their relative strengths and weaknesses.
Be sure to have your oil changed regularly.

> FYI, since you're also considering a Honda Accord, the 4-cylinder that is
> standard on the current Accord is also chain-driven. The V6 engines that
> are available on Camry and Accord are both belt-driven and need to be
> replaced (I assume at 90,000 miles for both).

Belts have their advantages in really long runs such as with overhead
valves. They're lighter, quieter, and require no lubrication. Chains
have the advnatage of overall longevity, but it's not as if they're
better than belts in every respect.

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No one here - 31 May 2005 21:34 GMT

> The Camry salesman tells me that the 4 cylinder LE has a chain that needs to
> be changed at 90,000 miles? Is this correct?
> tnx
> Hank

Hank, it does have a chain, but no service interval.

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Henry Kolesnik - 01 Jun 2005 00:48 GMT

I called two Toyota service managers and both confirmed a chain with no
mileage limit.
Hank

>> The Camry salesman tells me that the 4 cylinder LE has a chain that needs
>> to be changed at 90,000 miles? Is this correct?
>> tnx
>> Hank
> Hank, it does have a chain, but no service interval.

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hachiroku - 01 Jun 2005 02:06 GMT

> The Camry salesman tells me that the 4 cylinder LE has a chain that needs to
> be changed at 90,000 miles? Is this correct?
> tnx
> Hank

LOL! Your salesman is confusing a chain with a belt.

A lot of Toyota chains have gone for well over 200,000 miles. The 2.4L
22R-E engine in the late 80's had a chain that would stretch and needed
replacement at 160,000 miles or so.

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