Does A Toyota Corolla Have A Timing Belt Or Timing Chain?

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Date Posted 2020-09-20

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Toyota Corolla Timing Overview (All Model Years)

Toyota Corolla, long known for their dependability, have been equipped with both timing belts and timing chains over the years.

All Toyota Corollas pre-1998 were equipped with timing belts and non-interference engines while Corolla models from 1998 and later have timing chains and interference engines.

Model	Years	Engine Type (Engine Code)	Timing Belt Or Chain	Interference Or Non-Interference
Toyota Corolla	1998 - 2020	all engines	timing chain	interference
	1983 - 1997	all engines	timing belt	non-interference

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2020 Toyota Corolla - Timing Belt Or Chain

All models of the North American 2020 Toyota Corolla have an interference engine with a timing chain.

Engine Type	Timing Belt Or Chain	Interference Or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (Miles)
2ZR-FXE 1.8L 121 hp	timing chain	interference	lifetime
2ZR-FAE 1.8L 140 hp	timing chain	interference	lifetime
M20A-FKS 2.0L 169 hp	timing chain	interference	lifetime

2019 Toyota Corolla - Timing Belt Or Chain

All models of the North American 2019 Toyota Corolla have an interference engine with a timing chain.

Engine Type	Timing Belt Or Chain	Interference Or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (Miles)
2ZR-FE 1.8L 132 hp	timing chain	interference	lifetime
2ZR-FAE 1.8L 140 hp	timing chain	interference	lifetime

2018 Toyota Corolla - Timing Belt Or Chain

All models of the North American 2018 Toyota Corolla have an interference engine with a timing chain.

Engine Type	Timing Belt Or Chain	Interference Or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (Miles)
2ZR-FE 1.8L 132 hp	timing chain	interference	lifetime
2ZR-FAE 1.8L 140 hp	timing chain	interference	lifetime

2017 Toyota Corolla - Timing Belt Or Chain

All models of the North American 2017 Toyota Corolla have an interference engine with a timing chain.

Engine Type	Timing Belt Or Chain	Interference Or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (Miles)
2ZR-FE 1.8L 132 hp	timing chain	interference	lifetime
2ZR-FAE 1.8L 140 hp	timing chain	interference	lifetime

2016 Toyota Corolla - Timing Belt Or Chain

All models of the North American 2016 Toyota Corolla have an interference engine with a timing chain.

Engine Type	Timing Belt Or Chain	Interference Or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (Miles)
2ZR-FE 1.8L 132 hp	timing chain	interference	lifetime
2ZR-FAE 1.8L 140 hp	timing chain	interference	lifetime

2015 Toyota Corolla - Timing Belt Or Chain

All models of the North American 2015 Toyota Corolla have an interference engine with a timing chain.

Engine Type	Timing Belt Or Chain	Interference Or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (Miles)
2ZR-FE 1.8L 132 hp	timing chain	interference	lifetime
2ZR-FAE 1.8L 140 hp	timing chain	interference	lifetime

2014 Toyota Corolla - Timing Belt Or Chain

All models of the North American 2014 Toyota Corolla have an interference engine with a timing chain.

Engine Type	Timing Belt Or Chain	Interference Or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (Miles)
2ZR-FE 1.8L 132 hp	timing chain	interference	lifetime
2ZR-FAE 1.8L 140 hp	timing chain	interference	lifetime

2013 Toyota Corolla - Timing Belt Or Chain

All models of the North American 2013 Toyota Corolla have an interference engine with a timing chain.

Engine Type	Timing Belt Or Chain	Interference Or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (Miles)
2ZR-FE 1.8L 132 hp	timing chain	interference	lifetime

2012 Toyota Corolla - Timing Belt Or Chain

All models of the North American 2012 Toyota Corolla have an interference engine with a timing chain.

Engine Type	Timing Belt Or Chain	Interference Or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (Miles)
2ZR-FE 1.8L 132 hp	timing chain	interference	lifetime

2011 Toyota Corolla - Timing Belt Or Chain

All models of the North American 2011 Toyota Corolla have an interference engine with a timing chain.

Engine Type	Timing Belt Or Chain	Interference Or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (Miles)
2ZR-FE 1.8L 132 hp	timing chain	interference	lifetime

2010 Toyota Corolla - Timing Belt Or Chain

All models of the North American 2010 Toyota Corolla have an interference engine with a timing chain.

Engine Type	Timing Belt Or Chain	Interference Or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (Miles)
2AZ-FE 2.4L 158 hp	timing chain	interference	lifetime
2ZR-FE 1.8L 132 hp	timing chain	interference	lifetime

2009 Toyota Corolla - Timing Belt Or Chain

All models of the North American 2009 Toyota Corolla have an interference engine with a timing chain.

Engine Type	Timing Belt Or Chain	Interference Or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (Miles)
2AZ-FE 2.4L 158 hp	timing chain	interference	lifetime
2ZR-FE 1.8L 132 hp	timing chain	interference	lifetime

2008 Toyota Corolla - Timing Belt Or Chain

All models of the North American 2008 Toyota Corolla have an interference engine with a timing chain.

Engine Type	Timing Belt Or Chain	Interference Or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (Miles)
1ZZ-FE 1.8L DOHC 130 hp	timing chain	interference	lifetime

2007 Toyota Corolla - Timing Belt Or Chain

All models of the North American 2007 Toyota Corolla have an interference engine with a timing chain.

Engine Type	Timing Belt Or Chain	Interference Or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (Miles)
1ZZ-FE 1.8L DOHC 130 hp	timing chain	interference	lifetime

2006 Toyota Corolla - Timing Belt Or Chain

All models of the North American 2006 Toyota Corolla have an interference engine with a timing chain.

Engine Type	Timing Belt Or Chain	Interference Or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (Miles)
1ZZ-FE 1.8L DOHC 130 hp	timing chain	interference	lifetime
2ZZ-GE 1.8L 170 hp	timing chain	interference	lifetime

2005 Toyota Corolla - Timing Belt Or Chain

All models of the North American 2005 Toyota Corolla have an interference engine with a timing chain.

Engine Type	Timing Belt Or Chain	Interference Or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (Miles)
1ZZ-FE 1.8L DOHC 130 hp	timing chain	interference	lifetime
2ZZ-GE 1.8L 170 hp	timing chain	interference	lifetime

2004 Toyota Corolla - Timing Belt Or Chain

All models of the North American 2004 Toyota Corolla have an interference engine with a timing chain.

Engine Type	Timing Belt Or Chain	Interference Or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (Miles)
1ZZ-FE 1.8L DOHC 130 hp	timing chain	interference	lifetime

2003 Toyota Corolla - Timing Belt Or Chain

All models of the North American 2003 Toyota Corolla have an interference engine with a timing chain.

Engine Type	Timing Belt Or Chain	Interference Or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (Miles)
1ZZ-FE 1.8L DOHC 130 hp	timing chain	interference	lifetime

2002 Toyota Corolla - Timing Belt Or Chain

All models of the North American 2002 Toyota Corolla have an interference engine with a timing chain.

Engine Type	Timing Belt Or Chain	Interference Or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (Miles)
1ZZ-FE 1.8L DOHC 130 hp	timing chain	interference	lifetime

2001 Toyota Corolla - Timing Belt Or Chain

All models of the North American 2001 Toyota Corolla have an interference engine with a timing chain.

Engine Type	Timing Belt Or Chain	Interference Or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (Miles)
1ZZ-FE 1.8L DOHC 125 hp	timing chain	interference	lifetime

2000 Toyota Corolla - Timing Belt Or Chain

All models of the North American 2000 Toyota Corolla have an interference engine with a timing chain.

Engine Type	Timing Belt Or Chain	Interference Or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (Miles)
1ZZ-FE 1.8L DOHC 125 hp	timing chain	interference	lifetime

1999 Toyota Corolla - Timing Belt Or Chain

All models of the North American 1999 Toyota Corolla have an interference engine with a timing chain.

Engine Type	Timing Belt Or Chain	Interference Or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (Miles)
1ZZ-FE 1.8L DOHC 120 hp	timing chain	interference	lifetime

1998 Toyota Corolla - Timing Belt Or Chain

All models of the North American 1998 Toyota Corolla have an interference engine with a timing chain.

Engine Type	Timing Belt Or Chain	Interference Or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (Miles)
1ZZ-FE 1.8L DOHC 120 hp	timing chain	interference	lifetime

1997 Toyota Corolla - Timing Belt Or Chain

All North American 1997 Toyota Corolla models have a timing belt and a non-interference engine.

Engine Type	Timing Belt Or Chain	Interference Or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (Miles)
4A-FE 1.6L DOHC 105 hp	timing belt	non-interference	60,000
7A-FE 1.8L DOHC 115 hp	timing belt	non-interference	60,000

1996 Toyota Corolla - Timing Belt Or Chain

All North American 1996 Toyota Corolla models have a timing belt and a non-interference engine.

Engine Type	Timing Belt Or Chain	Interference Or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (Miles)
4A-FE 1.6L DOHC 105 hp	timing belt	non-interference	60,000
7A-FE 1.8L DOHC 115 hp	timing belt	non-interference	60,000

1995 Toyota Corolla - Timing Belt Or Chain

All North American 1995 Toyota Corolla models have a timing belt and a non-interference engine.

Engine Type	Timing Belt Or Chain	Interference Or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (Miles)
4A-FE 1.6L DOHC 105 hp	timing belt	non-interference	60,000
7A-FE 1.8L DOHC 115 hp	timing belt	non-interference	60,000

1994 Toyota Corolla - Timing Belt Or Chain

All North American 1994 Toyota Corolla models have a timing belt and a non-interference engine.

Engine Type	Timing Belt Or Chain	Interference Or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (Miles)
4A-FE 1.6L DOHC 105 hp	timing belt	non-interference	60,000
7A-FE 1.8L DOHC 115 hp	timing belt	non-interference	60,000

1993 Toyota Corolla - Timing Belt Or Chain

All North American 1993 Toyota Corolla models have a timing belt and a non-interference engine.

Engine Type	Timing Belt Or Chain	Interference Or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (Miles)
4A-FE 1.6L DOHC 105 hp	timing belt	non-interference	60,000
7A-FE 1.8L DOHC 115 hp	timing belt	non-interference	60,000

1992 Toyota Corolla - Timing Belt Or Chain

All North American 1992 Toyota Corolla models have a timing belt and a non-interference engine.

Engine Type	Timing Belt Or Chain	Interference Or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (Miles)
4A-FE 1.6L DOHC 95 hp	timing belt	non-interference	60,000
7A-FE 1.8L DOHC 102 hp	timing belt	non-interference	60,000

1991 Toyota Corolla - Timing Belt Or Chain

All North American 1991 Toyota Corolla models have a timing belt and a non-interference engine.

Engine Type	Timing Belt Or Chain	Interference Or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (Miles)
4A-F 1.6L DOHC 95hp	timing belt	non-interference	60,000
4A-FE 1.6L DOHC 102 hp	timing belt	non-interference	60,000
4A-GE 1.6L DOHC 135 hp	timing belt	non-interference	60,000

1990 Toyota Corolla - Timing Belt Or Chain

All North American 1990 Toyota Corolla models have a timing belt and a non-interference engine.

Engine Type	Timing Belt Or Chain	Interference Or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (Miles)
4A-F 1.6L DOHC 95hp	timing belt	non-interference	60,000
4A-FE 1.6L DOHC 102 hp	timing belt	non-interference	60,000
4A-GE 1.6L DOHC 135 hp	timing belt	non-interference	60,000

1989 Toyota Corolla - Timing Belt Or Chain

All North American 1989 Toyota Corolla models have a timing belt and a non-interference engine.

Engine Type	Timing Belt Or Chain	Interference Or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (Miles)
4A-F 1.6L DOHC 95hp	timing belt	non-interference	60,000
4A-FE 1.6L DOHC 102 hp	timing belt	non-interference	60,000
4A-GE 1.6L DOHC 115 hp	timing belt	non-interference	60,000

1988 Toyota Corolla - Timing Belt Or Chain

All North American 1988 Toyota Corolla models have a timing belt and a non-interference engine.

Engine Type	Timing Belt Or Chain	Interference Or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (Miles)
4A-F 1.6L DOHC 95hp	timing belt	non-interference	60,000
4A-FE 1.6L DOHC 102 hp	timing belt	non-interference	60,000
4A-GE 1.6L DOHC 115 hp	timing belt	non-interference	60,000
4A-LC 1.6L SOHC 4-Cyl 75 hp	timing belt	non-interference	60,000

1987 Toyota Corolla - Timing Belt Or Chain

All North American 1987 Toyota Corolla models have a timing belt and a non-interference engine.

Engine Type	Timing Belt Or Chain	Interference Or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (Miles)
4A-C 1.6L SOHC 4-Cyl 75 hp	timing belt	non-interference	60,000
4A-GE 1.6L DOHC 4-Cyl 112 hp	timing belt	non-interference	60,000

1986 Toyota Corolla - Timing Belt Or Chain

All North American 1986 Toyota Corolla models have a timing belt and a non-interference engine.

Engine Type	Timing Belt Or Chain	Interference Or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (Miles)
4A-C 1.6L SOHC 4-Cyl 75 hp	timing belt	non-interference	60,000
4A-GE 1.6L DOHC 4-Cyl 112 hp	timing belt	non-interference	60,000

1985 Toyota Corolla - Timing Belt Or Chain

All North American 1985 Toyota Corolla models have a timing belt and a non-interference engine.

Engine Type	Timing Belt Or Chain	Interference Or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (Miles)
4A-C 1.6L SOHC 4-Cyl 75 hp	timing belt	non-interference	60,000
1C 1.8L Diesel 58 hp	timing belt	non-interference	60,000
4A-GE 1.6L DOHC 4-Cyl 112 hp	timing belt	non-interference	60,000