Toyota Matrix: Timing Belt Or Timing Chain? (2003 - 2014)

All Toyota Matrix engines have a timing chain and are interference.

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

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

2014 Toyota Matrix - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2014 Toyota Matrix engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2013 Toyota Matrix - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2013 Toyota Matrix engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2012 Toyota Matrix - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2012 Toyota Matrix engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2011 Toyota Matrix - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2011 Toyota Matrix engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2010 Toyota Matrix - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2010 Toyota Matrix engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2009 Toyota Matrix - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2009 Toyota Matrix engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2008 Toyota Matrix - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2008 Toyota Matrix engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2007 Toyota Matrix - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2007 Toyota Matrix engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2006 Toyota Matrix - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2006 Toyota Matrix engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2005 Toyota Matrix - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2005 Toyota Matrix engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2004 Toyota Matrix - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2004 Toyota Matrix engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2003 Toyota Matrix - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2003 Toyota Matrix engines have a timing chain and are interference.

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.