Toyota Echo: Timing Belt Or Timing Chain? (2000 - 2005)

From 2000 to 2005 all Toyota Echos have a timing chain and interference engine.

Scroll down to see detailed timing belt data for your particular model year of the Toyota Echo.

Toyota Echo Timing Belt Or Chain

Year	Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference
2000 - 2005	1.5L	Timing Chain	Interference

Check out the Belt Or Chain specifications for other makes and models.

2005 Toyota Echo - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2005 Toyota Echo models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2005 Toyota Echo Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
1.5L 4 Cyl.	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2004 Toyota Echo - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2004 Toyota Echo models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2004 Toyota Echo Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
1.5L 4 Cyl.	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2003 Toyota Echo - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2003 Toyota Echo models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2003 Toyota Echo Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
1.5L 4 Cyl.	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2002 Toyota Echo - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2002 Toyota Echo models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2002 Toyota Echo Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
1.5L 4 Cyl.	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2001 Toyota Echo - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2001 Toyota Echo models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2001 Toyota Echo Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
1.5L 4 Cyl.	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2000 Toyota Echo - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2000 Toyota Echo models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2000 Toyota Echo Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
1.5L 4 Cyl.	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

Timing Belt Basics

The primary purpose of the timing belt or timing chain is to maintain the timing (syncronization) between the crankshaft and the camshaft(s).

A timing belt is made of a rubber compound while a timing chain is made of chain similiar to a bicycle chain.

A timing belt wears out over time and must be replaced at the manufacturer's specified interval. Timing belt failure can result in serious engine damage.

Although a timing chain will wear over time it is usually good for the lifetime of the engine but it should be routinely inspected.