Toyota Solara: Timing Belt Or Timing Chain? (1999 - 2008)

From 2002 to 2008 the Toyota Solara's 2.4L 4 Cyl. engine has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

From 2004 to 2008 the Toyota Solara's 3.3L V6 engine has a timing belt and is a non-interference engine.

From 1999 to 2003 the Toyota Solara's 3.0L V6 engine has a timing belt and is a non-interference engine.

From 1999 to 2001 the Toyota Solara's 2.2L 4 Cyl. engine has a timing belt and is a non-interference engine.

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

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

2008 Toyota Solara - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2008 2.4L 4 Cyl. Toyota Solara engines have a timing chain and are interference while the 3.3L V6 engine has a timing belt and a non-interference engine.

2007 Toyota Solara - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2007 2.4L 4 Cyl. Toyota Solara engines have a timing chain and are interference while the 3.3L V6 engine has a timing belt and a non-interference engine.

2006 Toyota Solara - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2006 2.4L 4 Cyl. Toyota Solara engines have a timing chain and are interference while the 3.3L V6 engine has a timing belt and a non-interference engine.

2005 Toyota Solara - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2005 2.4L 4 Cyl. Toyota Solara engines have a timing chain and are interference while the 3.3L V6 engine has a timing belt and a non-interference engine.

2004 Toyota Solara - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2004 2.4L 4 Cyl. Toyota Solara engines have a timing chain and are interference while the 3.3L V6 engine has a timing belt and a non-interference engine.

2003 Toyota Solara - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2003 2.4L 4 Cyl. Toyota Solara engines have a timing chain and are interference while the 3.0L V6 engine has a timing belt and is a non-interference engine.

2002 Toyota Solara - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2002 2.4L 4 Cyl. Toyota Solara engines have a timing chain and are interference while the 3.0L V6 engine has a timing belt and is a non-interference engine.

2001 Toyota Solara - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2001 2.2L 4 Cyl. Toyota Solara engines have a timing belt and are non-interference and the 3.0L V6 engine has a timing belt and is a non-interference engine.

2000 Toyota Solara - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2000 2.2L 4 Cyl. Toyota Solara engines have a timing belt and are non-interference and the 3.0L V6 engine has a timing belt and is a non-interference engine.

1999 Toyota Solara - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1999 2.2L 4 Cyl. Toyota Solara engines have a timing belt and are non-interference and the 3.0L V6 engine has a timing belt and is a non-interference engine.

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.