Toyota Land Cruiser: Timing Belt Or Timing Chain? (1980 - 2021)

The 5.7L, 4.5L, 4.0L amd 4.2L Toyota Land Cruiser engines have a timing chain while the 4.7L engine has a timing belt. All Toyota Land Cruiser engines are interference.

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

Toyota Land Cruiser Timing Belt Or Chain

Year	Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference
2008 - 2021	5.7L	Timing Chain	Interference
1998 - 2007	4.7L	Timing Belt	Interference
1993 - 1997	4.5L	Timing Chain	Interference
1988 - 1992	4.0L	Timing Chain	Interference
1980 - 1987	4.2L	Timing Chain	Interference

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

2021 Toyota Land Cruiser - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2021 Toyota Land Cruiser Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
5.7L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2020 Toyota Land Cruiser - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2020 Toyota Land Cruiser has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2020 Toyota Land Cruiser Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
5.7L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2019 Toyota Land Cruiser - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2019 Toyota Land Cruiser has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2019 Toyota Land Cruiser Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
5.7L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2018 Toyota Land Cruiser - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2018 Toyota Land Cruiser has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2018 Toyota Land Cruiser Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
5.7L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2017 Toyota Land Cruiser - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2017 Toyota Land Cruiser Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
5.7L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2016 Toyota Land Cruiser - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2016 Toyota Land Cruiser Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
5.7L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2015 Toyota Land Cruiser - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2015 Toyota Land Cruiser has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2015 Toyota Land Cruiser Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
5.7L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2014 Toyota Land Cruiser - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2014 Toyota Land Cruiser has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2014 Toyota Land Cruiser Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
5.7L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2013 Toyota Land Cruiser - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2013 Toyota Land Cruiser Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
5.7L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2011 Toyota Land Cruiser - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2011 Toyota Land Cruiser Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
5.7L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2010 Toyota Land Cruiser - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2010 Toyota Land Cruiser Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
5.7L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2009 Toyota Land Cruiser - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2009 Toyota Land Cruiser Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
5.7L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2008 Toyota Land Cruiser - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2008 Toyota Land Cruiser Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
5.7L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2007 Toyota Land Cruiser - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser has a timing belt and an interference engine.

2007 Toyota Land Cruiser Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
4.7L	Timing Belt	Interference	100k

2006 Toyota Land Cruiser - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser has a timing belt and an interference engine.

2006 Toyota Land Cruiser Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
4.7L	Timing Belt	Interference	100k

2005 Toyota Land Cruiser - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser has a timing belt and an interference engine.

2005 Toyota Land Cruiser Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
4.7L	Timing Belt	Interference	100k

2004 Toyota Land Cruiser - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser has a timing belt and an interference engine.

2004 Toyota Land Cruiser Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
4.7L	Timing Belt	Interference	100k

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser has a timing belt and an interference engine.

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
4.7L	Timing Belt	Interference	100k

2002 Toyota Land Cruiser - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser has a timing belt and an interference engine.

2002 Toyota Land Cruiser Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
4.7L	Timing Belt	Interference	100k

2001 Toyota Land Cruiser - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser has a timing belt and an interference engine.

2001 Toyota Land Cruiser Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
4.7L	Timing Belt	Interference	100k

2000 Toyota Land Cruiser - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser has a timing belt and an interference engine.

2000 Toyota Land Cruiser Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
4.7L	Timing Belt	Interference	100k

1999 Toyota Land Cruiser - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser has a timing belt and an interference engine.

1999 Toyota Land Cruiser Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
4.7L	Timing Belt	Interference	100k

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser has a timing belt and an interference engine.

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
4.7L	Timing Belt	Interference	100k

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser has a timing chain and an interference engine.

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
4.5L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

1996 Toyota Land Cruiser - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser has a timing chain and an interference engine.

1996 Toyota Land Cruiser Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
4.5L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

1995 Toyota Land Cruiser - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser has a timing chain and an interference engine.

1995 Toyota Land Cruiser Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
4.5L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

1994 Toyota Land Cruiser - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser has a timing chain and an interference engine.

1994 Toyota Land Cruiser Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
4.5L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

1993 Toyota Land Cruiser - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser has a timing chain and an interference engine.

1993 Toyota Land Cruiser Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
4.5L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

1992 Toyota Land Cruiser - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser has a timing chain and an interference engine.

1992 Toyota Land Cruiser Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
4.0L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

1991 Toyota Land Cruiser - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser has a timing chain and an interference engine.

1991 Toyota Land Cruiser Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
4.0L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

1990 Toyota Land Cruiser - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser has a timing chain and an interference engine.

1990 Toyota Land Cruiser Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
4.0L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

1989 Toyota Land Cruiser - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser has a timing chain and an interference engine.

1989 Toyota Land Cruiser Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
4.0L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

1988 Toyota Land Cruiser - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser has a timing chain and an interference engine.

1988 Toyota Land Cruiser Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
4.0L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

1987 Toyota Land Cruiser - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser has a timing chain and an interference engine.

1987 Toyota Land Cruiser Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
4.2L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

1986 Toyota Land Cruiser - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser has a timing chain and an interference engine.

1986 Toyota Land Cruiser Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
4.2L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

1985 Toyota Land Cruiser - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser has a timing chain and an interference engine.

1985 Toyota Land Cruiser Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
4.2L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

1984 Toyota Land Cruiser - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser has a timing chain and an interference engine.

1984 Toyota Land Cruiser Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
4.2L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

1983 Toyota Land Cruiser - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser has a timing chain and an interference engine.

1983 Toyota Land Cruiser Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
4.2L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

1982 Toyota Land Cruiser - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser has a timing chain and an interference engine.

1982 Toyota Land Cruiser Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
4.2L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

1981 Toyota Land Cruiser - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser has a timing chain and an interference engine.

1981 Toyota Land Cruiser Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
4.2L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

1980 Toyota Land Cruiser - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser has a timing chain and an interference engine.

1980 Toyota Land Cruiser Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
4.2L	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.