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Highlander Timing Belt/Chain Question
I have a 2001 Toyota Highlander. My mechanic told me I needed to have the timing belt changed at 90,000 as suggested by Toyota (I have 108,000); that it was a maintenance "thing," and was going to charge me $600.00 to do it. I called the closest Toyota dealer (an hour away) to ask them about it, told me they only charge $350.00 and scheduled an appointment. The dealership just called and said I have timing chain not a belt!!! How is this possible?
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I4 may have a chain
I was quoted $1200 by my toyota dealer to have a timing belt changed, to I did it myself.
Model Year Engine Belt/Chain/Gear
4Runner 1990-2000 4 Cylinder Chain
1990-2002 V6 Belt
2003-2007 V6 Chain
2003-2007 V8 Belt
Avalon 1995-2003 V6 Belt
2004-2007 V6 Chain
Camry 1990-2001 All Belt
2002-2008 4 Cylinder Chain
1990-2006 V6 Belt
2007-2008 V6 Chain
Camry Hybrid 2007-2008 4 Cylinder Chain
Celica 1990-1999 4 Cylinder Belt
2000-2005 4 Cylinder Chain
Corolla 1990-1997 4 Cylinder Belt
1998-2008 4 Cylinder Chain
Cressida 1990-1992 L6 Belt
ECHO 2000-2005 4 Cylinder Chain
FJ Cruiser 2007 V6 Chain
Highlander 2001-2007 4 Cylinder Chain
2001-2007 V6 Belt
2008 V6 Chain
Highlander Hybrid 2006-2008 V6 Belt
Land Cruiser 1990-1992 L6 Gear
1993-1997 L6 Chain
1998-2007 V8 Belt
MR2 1990-1995 4 Cylinder Belt
MR2 Spyder 2000-2005 4 Cylinder Chain
Matrix 2003-2008 4 Cylinder Chain
Paseo 1992-1997 4 Cylinder Belt
Previa 1991-1997 4 Cylinder Chain
Prius 2001-2007 4 Cylinder Chain
RAV4 1996-2000 4 Cylinder Belt
2001-2007 4 Cylinder Chain
2006-2007 V6 Chain
Sequoia 2001-2007 V8 Belt
Sienna 1998-2006 V6 Belt
2007 V6 Chain
Solara 1999-2001 4 Cylinder Belt
2002-2008 4 Cylinder Chain
1999-2008 V6 Belt
Supra 1990-1998 L6 Belt
T100 1993-1998 4 Cylinder Chain
1993-1998 V6 Belt
Tacoma 1995-2007 4 Cylinder Chain
1995-2004 V6 Belt
2005-2007 V6 Chain
Tercel 1990-1998 4 Cylinder Belt
Truck 1990-1995 4 Cylinder Chain
1990-1995 V6 Belt
Tundra 2000-2004 V6 Belt
2005-2007 V6 Chain
2000-2007 4.7 V8 Belt
2007 5.7 V8 Chain
Where on toyota.com did you find that info? I have a 4wd Highlander V6. According to the chart, the car should have a timing chain. Just wondering where I can find similar information.
Thanks,
2001-2007 V6 Belt
2008 V6 Chain
timing chains have a longer interval before replacement compared to belts.