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

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Date Posted 2020-10-05

Last Updated 2021-11-23

Toyota Tacoma Belt Or Chain

All 4 cylinder Toyota Tacomas come with a timing chain and have an interference engine. V6 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and interference engines from 2005 to 2021. V6 models from 1995 to 2004 have timing belts and non-interference engines.

For example, the 2021 Toyota Tacoma 2.7L 4 Cyl. 159 hp (2TR-FE) option has a timing chain while the 2004 Toyota Tacoma 3.4L V6 190 hp (5VZ-FE) option has a timing belt.

Toyota Tacoma Timing Belt Or Chain
Model Years	Engine Option	Timing Belt Or Chain	Interference Or Non-Interference
1995-2021	4 Cylinder	timing chain	interference
2005 - 2021	V6	timing chain	interference
1995 - 2004	V6	timing belt	non-interference

Toyota Tacoma riding on the 4x4 Offroad Trails in the mountains during a sunny summer morning.

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Timing Belt Basics

A timing belt on the left versus a timing chain on the right.

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.

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Note: Replacement intervals are broad recommendations and can be affected by age, weather conditions, running conditions etc. Check with the owner's manual/ manufacturer/ dealership.

2021 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2021 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines. See the data outlined in the table below.

2021 Toyota Tacoma Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine Option	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-interference	Replacement Interval
2.7L 4 Cyl. 159 hp (2TR-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime
3.5L V6 278 hp (2GR-FKS)	timing chain	interference	lifetime

2020 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2020 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines. See the data outlined in the table below.

2020 Toyota Tacoma Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine Option	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-interference	Replacement Interval
2.7L 4 Cyl. 159 hp (2TR-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime
3.5L V6 278 hp (2GR-FKS)	timing chain	interference	lifetime

White 2020 Toyota Tacoma pick up truck on a dealership lot.

2019 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2019 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines. See the data outlined in the table below.

2019 Toyota Tacoma Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine Option	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-interference	Replacement Interval
2.7L 4 Cyl. 159 hp (2TR-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime
3.5L V6 278 hp (2GR-FKS)	timing chain	interference	lifetime

2019 Toyota Tacoma at the annual International auto show in Chicago, IL

2018 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2018 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines. See the data outlined in the table below.

2018 Toyota Tacoma Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine Option	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-interference	Replacement Interval
2.7L 4 Cyl. 159 hp (2TR-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime
3.5L V6 278 hp (2GR-FKS)	timing chain	interference	lifetime

2017 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2017 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines. See the data outlined in the table below.

2017 Toyota Tacoma Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine Option	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-interference	Replacement Interval
2.7L 4 Cyl. 159 hp (2TR-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime
3.5L V6 278 hp (2GR-FKS)	timing chain	interference	lifetime

2017 Toyota Tacoma explores the backroads of Moab, Utah.

2016 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2016 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines. See the data outlined in the table below.

2016 Toyota Tacoma Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine Option	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-interference	Replacement Interval
2.7L 4 Cyl. 159 hp (2TR-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime
3.5L V6 278 hp (2GR-FKS)	timing chain	interference	lifetime

The 2016 Toyota Tacoma at The North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan.

2015 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2015 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines. See the data outlined in the table below.

2015 Toyota Tacoma Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine Option	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-interference	Replacement Interval
2.7L 4 Cyl. 159 hp (2TR-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime
4.0L V6 236 hp (1GR-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime

2014 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2014 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines. See the data outlined in the table below.

2014 Toyota Tacoma Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine Option	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-interference	Replacement Interval
2.7L 4 Cyl. 159 hp (2TR-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime
4.0L V6 236 hp (1GR-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime

2013 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2013 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines. See the data outlined in the table below.

2013 Toyota Tacoma Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine Option	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-interference	Replacement Interval
2.7L 4 Cyl. 159 hp (2TR-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime
4.0L V6 236 hp (1GR-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime

2012 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2012 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines. See the data outlined in the table below.

2012 Toyota Tacoma Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine Option	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-interference	Replacement Interval
2.7L 4 Cyl. 159 hp (2TR-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime
4.0L V6 236 hp (1GR-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime

2011 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2011 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines. See the data outlined in the table below.

2011 Toyota Tacoma Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine Option	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-interference	Replacement Interval
2.7L 4 Cyl. 159 hp (2TR-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime
4.0L V6 236 hp (1GR-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime

2010 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2010 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines. See the data outlined in the table below.

2010 Toyota Tacoma Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine Option	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-interference	Replacement Interval
2.7L 4 Cyl. 159 hp (2TR-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime
4.0L V6 236 hp (1GR-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime

2009 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2009 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines. See the data outlined in the table below.

2009 Toyota Tacoma Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine Option	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-interference	Replacement Interval
2.7L 4 Cyl. 159 hp (2TR-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime
4.0L V6 236 hp (1GR-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime

2008 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2008 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines. See the data outlined in the table below.

2008 Toyota Tacoma Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine Option	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-interference	Replacement Interval
2.7L 4 Cyl. 159 hp (2TR-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime
4.0L V6 236 hp (1GR-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime

2007 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2007 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines. See the data outlined in the table below.

2007 Toyota Tacoma Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine Option	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-interference	Replacement Interval
2.7L 4 Cyl. 159 hp (2TR-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime
4.0L V6 236 hp (1GR-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime

2006 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2006 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines. See the data outlined in the table below.

2006 Toyota Tacoma Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine Option	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-interference	Replacement Interval
2.7L 4 Cyl. 159 hp (2TR-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime
4.0L V6 236 hp (1GR-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime

2005 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2005 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines. See the data outlined in the table below.

2005 Toyota Tacoma Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine Option	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-interference	Replacement Interval
2.7L 4 Cyl. 159 hp (2TR-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime
4.0L V6 236 hp (1GR-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime

2004 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2004 Toyota Tacomas 4 Cylinder engines have timing chains and are interference engines. The 2004 Tacoma V6 model has a timing belt and is a non-interference engine. See the data outlined in the table below.

2004 Toyota Tacoma Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine Option	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-interference	Replacement Interval
2.4L 4 Cyl. 142 hp (2RZ-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime
2.7L 4 Cyl. 150 hp (3RZ-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime
3.4L V6 190 hp (5VZ-FE)	timing belt	non-interference	90k miles

2003 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2003 Toyota Tacomas 4 Cylinder engines have timing chains and are interference engines. The 2003 Tacoma V6 model has a timing belt and is a non-interference engine. See the data outlined in the table below.

2003 Toyota Tacoma Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine Option	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-interference	Replacement Interval
2.4L 4 Cyl. 142 hp (2RZ-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime
2.7L 4 Cyl. 150 hp (3RZ-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime
3.4L V6 190 hp (5VZ-FE)	timing belt	non-interference	90k miles

2002 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2002 Toyota Tacomas 4 Cylinder engines have timing chains and are interference engines. The 2002 Tacoma V6 model has a timing belt and is a non-interference engine. See the data outlined in the table below.

2002 Toyota Tacoma Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine Option	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-interference	Replacement Interval
2.4L 4 Cyl. 142 hp (2RZ-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime
2.7L 4 Cyl. 150 hp (3RZ-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime
3.4L V6 190 hp (5VZ-FE)	timing belt	non-interference	90k miles

2001 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2001 Toyota Tacomas 4 Cylinder engines have timing chains and are interference engines. The 2001 Tacoma V6 model has a timing belt and is a non-interference engine. See the data outlined in the table below.

2001 Toyota Tacoma Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine Option	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-interference	Replacement Interval
2.4L 4 Cyl. 142 hp (2RZ-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime
2.7L 4 Cyl. 150 hp (3RZ-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime
3.4L V6 190 hp (5VZ-FE)	timing belt	non-interference	90k miles

2000 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2000 Toyota Tacomas 4 Cylinder engines have timing chains and are interference engines. The 2000 Tacoma V6 model has a timing belt and is a non-interference engine. See the data outlined in the table below.

2000 Toyota Tacoma Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine Option	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-interference	Replacement Interval
2.4L 4 Cyl. 142 hp (2RZ-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime
2.7L 4 Cyl. 150 hp (3RZ-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime
3.4L V6 190 hp (5VZ-FE)	timing belt	non-interference	90k miles

1999 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1999 Toyota Tacomas 4 Cylinder engines have timing chains and are interference engines. The 1999 Tacoma V6 model has a timing belt and is a non-interference engine. See the data outlined in the table below.

1999 Toyota Tacoma Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine Option	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-interference	Replacement Interval
2.4L 4 Cyl. 142 hp (2RZ-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime
2.7L 4 Cyl. 150 hp (3RZ-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime
3.4L V6 190 hp (5VZ-FE)	timing belt	non-interference	90k miles

1998 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1998 Toyota Tacomas 4 Cylinder engines have timing chains and are interference engines. The 1998 Tacoma V6 model has a timing belt and is a non-interference engine. See the data outlined in the table below.

1998 Toyota Tacoma Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine Option	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-interference	Replacement Interval
2.4L 4 Cyl. 142 hp (2RZ-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime
2.7L 4 Cyl. 150 hp (3RZ-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime
3.4L V6 190 hp (5VZ-FE)	timing belt	non-interference	90k miles

1997 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1997 Toyota Tacomas 4 Cylinder engines have timing chains and are interference engines. The 1997 Tacoma V6 model has a timing belt and is a non-interference engine. See the data outlined in the table below.

1997 Toyota Tacoma Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine Option	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-interference	Replacement Interval
2.4L 4 Cyl. 142 hp (2RZ-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime
2.7L 4 Cyl. 150 hp (3RZ-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime
3.4L V6 190 hp (5VZ-FE)	timing belt	non-interference	90k miles

1996 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1996 Toyota Tacomas 4 Cylinder engines have timing chains and are interference engines. The 1996 Tacoma V6 model has a timing belt and is a non-interference engine. See the data outlined in the table below.

1996 Toyota Tacoma Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine Option	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-interference	Replacement Interval
2.4L 4 Cyl. 142 hp (2RZ-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime
2.7L 4 Cyl. 150 hp (3RZ-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime
3.4L V6 190 hp (5VZ-FE)	timing belt	non-interference	90k miles

1995 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1995 Toyota Tacomas 4 Cylinder engines have timing chains and are interference engines. The 1995 Tacoma V6 model has a timing belt and is a non-interference engine. See the data outlined in the table below.

1995 Toyota Tacoma Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine Option	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-interference	Replacement Interval
2.4L 4 Cyl. 142 hp (2RZ-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime
2.7L 4 Cyl. 150 hp (3RZ-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime
3.4L V6 190 hp (5VZ-FE)	timing belt	non-interference	90k miles