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 2023. V6 models from 1995 to 2004 have timing belts and non-interference engines.
Scroll down to see detailed timing belt data for your particular model year of the Toyota Tacoma.
Toyota Tacoma Timing Belt Or Chain| Year | Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference |
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| 1995-2023 | 4 Cylinder | Timing Chain | Interference |
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| 2005 - 2023 | V6 | Timing Chain | Interference |
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| 1995 - 2004 | V6 | Timing Belt | Non-Interference |
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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.
Check out the Belt Or Chain specifications for other makes and models.
2023 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2023 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines.
2023 Toyota Tacoma Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|
| 3.5L V6 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.7L 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2022 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2022 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines.
2022 Toyota Tacoma Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|
| 3.5L V6 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.7L 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2021 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2021 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines.
2021 Toyota Tacoma Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|
| 3.5L V6 278 hp (2GR-FKS) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.7L 4 Cyl. 159 hp (2TR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
White 2020 Toyota Tacoma pick up truck on a dealership lot.2020 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2020 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines.
2020 Toyota Tacoma Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|
| 3.5L V6 278 hp (2GR-FKS) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.7L 4 Cyl. 159 hp (2TR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2019 Toyota Tacoma at the annual International auto show in Chicago, IL2019 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2019 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines.
2019 Toyota Tacoma Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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| 3.5L V6 278 hp (2GR-FKS) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.7L 4 Cyl. 159 hp (2TR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2018 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2018 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines.
2018 Toyota Tacoma Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|
| 3.5L V6 278 hp (2GR-FKS) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.7L 4 Cyl. 159 hp (2TR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2017 Toyota Tacoma explores the backroads of Moab, Utah.2017 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2017 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines.
2017 Toyota Tacoma Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|
| 3.5L V6 278 hp (2GR-FKS) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.7L 4 Cyl. 159 hp (2TR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2016 Toyota Tacoma at The North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan.2016 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2016 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines.
2016 Toyota Tacoma Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|
| 3.5L V6 278 hp (2GR-FKS) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.7L 4 Cyl. 159 hp (2TR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2015 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2015 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines.
2015 Toyota Tacoma Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|
| 4.0L V6 236 hp (1GR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.7L 4 Cyl. 159 hp (2TR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2014 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2014 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines.
2014 Toyota Tacoma Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|
| 4.0L V6 236 hp (1GR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.7L 4 Cyl. 159 hp (2TR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2013 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2013 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines.
2013 Toyota Tacoma Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|
| 4.0L V6 236 hp (1GR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.7L 4 Cyl. 159 hp (2TR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2012 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2012 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines.
2012 Toyota Tacoma Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|
| 4.0L V6 236 hp (1GR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.7L 4 Cyl. 159 hp (2TR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2011 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2011 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines.
2011 Toyota Tacoma Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|
| 4.0L V6 236 hp (1GR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.7L 4 Cyl. 159 hp (2TR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2010 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2010 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines.
2010 Toyota Tacoma Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|
| 4.0L V6 236 hp (1GR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.7L 4 Cyl. 159 hp (2TR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2009 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2009 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines.
2009 Toyota Tacoma Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|
| 4.0L V6 236 hp (1GR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.7L 4 Cyl. 159 hp (2TR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2008 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2008 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines.
2008 Toyota Tacoma Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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| 4.0L V6 236 hp (1GR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.7L 4 Cyl. 159 hp (2TR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2007 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2007 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines.
2007 Toyota Tacoma Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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| 4.0L V6 236 hp (1GR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.7L 4 Cyl. 159 hp (2TR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2006 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2006 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines.
2006 Toyota Tacoma Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|
| 4.0L V6 236 hp (1GR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.7L 4 Cyl. 159 hp (2TR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2005 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2005 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines.
2005 Toyota Tacoma Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|
| 4.0L V6 236 hp (1GR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.7L 4 Cyl. 159 hp (2TR-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.
2004 Toyota Tacoma Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|
| 3.4L V6 190 hp (5VZ-FE) | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 90k |
| 2.7L 4 Cyl. 150 hp (3RZ-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.4L 4 Cyl. 142 hp (2RZ-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
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.
2003 Toyota Tacoma Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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| 3.4L V6 190 hp (5VZ-FE) | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 90k |
| 2.7L 4 Cyl. 150 hp (3RZ-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.4L 4 Cyl. 142 hp (2RZ-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
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.
2002 Toyota Tacoma Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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| 3.4L V6 190 hp (5VZ-FE) | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 90k |
| 2.7L 4 Cyl. 150 hp (3RZ-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.4L 4 Cyl. 142 hp (2RZ-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
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.
2001 Toyota Tacoma Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|
| 3.4L V6 190 hp (5VZ-FE) | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 90k |
| 2.7L 4 Cyl. 150 hp (3RZ-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.4L 4 Cyl. 142 hp (2RZ-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
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.
2000 Toyota Tacoma Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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| 3.4L V6 190 hp (5VZ-FE) | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 90k |
| 2.7L 4 Cyl. 150 hp (3RZ-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.4L 4 Cyl. 142 hp (2RZ-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
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.
1999 Toyota Tacoma Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|
| 3.4L V6 190 hp (5VZ-FE) | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 90k |
| 2.7L 4 Cyl. 150 hp (3RZ-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.4L 4 Cyl. 142 hp (2RZ-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
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.
1998 Toyota Tacoma Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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| 3.4L V6 190 hp (5VZ-FE) | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 90k |
| 2.7L 4 Cyl. 150 hp (3RZ-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.4L 4 Cyl. 142 hp (2RZ-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
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.
1997 Toyota Tacoma Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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| 3.4L V6 190 hp (5VZ-FE) | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 90k |
| 2.7L 4 Cyl. 150 hp (3RZ-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.4L 4 Cyl. 142 hp (2RZ-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
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.
1996 Toyota Tacoma Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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| 3.4L V6 190 hp (5VZ-FE) | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 90k |
| 2.7L 4 Cyl. 150 hp (3RZ-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.4L 4 Cyl. 142 hp (2RZ-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
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.
1995 Toyota Tacoma Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|
| 3.4L V6 190 hp (5VZ-FE) | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 90k |
| 2.7L 4 Cyl. 150 hp (3RZ-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.4L 4 Cyl. 142 hp (2RZ-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
Toyota Tacoma riding on the 4x4 Offroad Trails in the mountains during a sunny summer morning.
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.
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