Toyota Tacoma Timing Overview (All Model Years)
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.
| Model | Years | Engine Type (Engine Code) | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Kits For Purchase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Tacoma | 1995-2021 | 4 Cylinder | timing chain | interference | Amazon |
| 2005 - 2021 | V6 | timing chain | interference | Amazon | |
| 1995 - 2004 | V6 | timing belt | non-interference | Amazon |
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2021 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2021 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines.
2020 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2020 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines.
2019 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2019 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines.
2018 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2018 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines.
2017 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2017 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines.
2016 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2016 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines.
2015 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2015 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines.
2014 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2014 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines.
2013 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2013 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines.
2012 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2012 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines.
2011 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2011 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines.
2010 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2010 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines.
2009 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2009 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines.
2008 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2008 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines.
2007 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2007 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines.
2006 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2006 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines.
2005 Toyota Tacoma - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2005 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines.
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.
| Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) | Replacement Kits For Purchase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4 Cyl. 142 hp (2RZ-FE) | timing chain | interference | lifetime | Amazon |
| 2.7L 4 Cyl. 150 hp (3RZ-FE) | timing chain | interference | lifetime | Amazon |
| 3.4L V6 190 hp (5VZ-FE) | timing belt | non-interference | 90k | Amazon |
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.
| Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) | Replacement Kits For Purchase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4 Cyl. 142 hp (2RZ-FE) | timing chain | interference | lifetime | Amazon |
| 2.7L 4 Cyl. 150 hp (3RZ-FE) | timing chain | interference | lifetime | Amazon |
| 3.4L V6 190 hp (5VZ-FE) | timing belt | non-interference | 90k | Amazon |
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.
| Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) | Replacement Kits For Purchase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4 Cyl. 142 hp (2RZ-FE) | timing chain | interference | lifetime | Amazon |
| 2.7L 4 Cyl. 150 hp (3RZ-FE) | timing chain | interference | lifetime | Amazon |
| 3.4L V6 190 hp (5VZ-FE) | timing belt | non-interference | 90k | Amazon |
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.
| Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) | Replacement Kits For Purchase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4 Cyl. 142 hp (2RZ-FE) | timing chain | interference | lifetime | Amazon |
| 2.7L 4 Cyl. 150 hp (3RZ-FE) | timing chain | interference | lifetime | Amazon |
| 3.4L V6 190 hp (5VZ-FE) | timing belt | non-interference | 90k | Amazon |
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.
| Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) | Replacement Kits For Purchase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4 Cyl. 142 hp (2RZ-FE) | timing chain | interference | lifetime | Amazon |
| 2.7L 4 Cyl. 150 hp (3RZ-FE) | timing chain | interference | lifetime | Amazon |
| 3.4L V6 190 hp (5VZ-FE) | timing belt | non-interference | 90k | Amazon |
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.
| Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) | Replacement Kits For Purchase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4 Cyl. 142 hp (2RZ-FE) | timing chain | interference | lifetime | Amazon |
| 2.7L 4 Cyl. 150 hp (3RZ-FE) | timing chain | interference | lifetime | Amazon |
| 3.4L V6 190 hp (5VZ-FE) | timing belt | non-interference | 90k | Amazon |
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.
| Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) | Replacement Kits For Purchase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4 Cyl. 142 hp (2RZ-FE) | timing chain | interference | lifetime | Amazon |
| 2.7L 4 Cyl. 150 hp (3RZ-FE) | timing chain | interference | lifetime | Amazon |
| 3.4L V6 190 hp (5VZ-FE) | timing belt | non-interference | 90k | Amazon |
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.
| Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) | Replacement Kits For Purchase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4 Cyl. 142 hp (2RZ-FE) | timing chain | interference | lifetime | Amazon |
| 2.7L 4 Cyl. 150 hp (3RZ-FE) | timing chain | interference | lifetime | Amazon |
| 3.4L V6 190 hp (5VZ-FE) | timing belt | non-interference | 90k | Amazon |
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.
| Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) | Replacement Kits For Purchase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4 Cyl. 142 hp (2RZ-FE) | timing chain | interference | lifetime | Amazon |
| 2.7L 4 Cyl. 150 hp (3RZ-FE) | timing chain | interference | lifetime | Amazon |
| 3.4L V6 190 hp (5VZ-FE) | timing belt | non-interference | 90k | Amazon |
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.
| Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) | Replacement Kits For Purchase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4 Cyl. 142 hp (2RZ-FE) | timing chain | interference | lifetime | Amazon |
| 2.7L 4 Cyl. 150 hp (3RZ-FE) | timing chain | interference | lifetime | Amazon |
| 3.4L V6 190 hp (5VZ-FE) | timing belt | non-interference | 90k | Amazon |
