Toyota Tundra Timing Belt Or Chain? (2000 - 2021)

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

Over its lifespan the Toyota Tundra has had engines utilizing either a timing chain or a timing belt. The 5.7L, 4.6L and 4.0L engines have timing chains while the 4.7L and 3.4L engines have timing belts. All but the 3.4L engine Tundras are interference engines.

For example, the 2021 Toyota Tundra 5.7L V8 381 hp (3UR-FE) option has a timing chain while the 2009 Toyota Tundra 4.7L V8 276 hp (2UZ-FE) option has a timing belt.

Toyota Tundra Timing Belt Or Chain
Model Years	Engine Option	Timing Belt Or Chain	Interference Or Non-Interference
2007 - 2021	5.7L	timing chain	interference
2010 - 2019	4.6L	timing chain	interference
2005 - 2014	4.0L	timing chain	interference
2000 - 2009	4.7L	timing belt	interference
2000 - 2004	3.4L	timing belt	non-interference

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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 Tundra - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2021 Toyota Tundra engines have a timing chain and are interference. See the data outlined in the table below.

2021 Toyota Tundra Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine Option	5.7L V8 381 hp (3UR-FE)
Belt Or Chain	timing chain
Interference or Non-interference	interference
Replacement Interval	lifetime

2020 Toyota Tundra - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2020 Toyota Tundra engines have a timing chain and are interference. See the data outlined in the table below.

2020 Toyota Tundra Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine Option	5.7L V8 381 hp (3UR-FE)
Belt Or Chain	timing chain
Interference or Non-interference	interference
Replacement Interval	lifetime

2019 Toyota Tundra - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2019 Toyota Tundra engines have a timing chain and are interference. See the data outlined in the table below.

2019 Toyota Tundra Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine Option	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-interference	Replacement Interval
4.6L V8 310 hp (1UR-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime
5.7L V8 381 hp (3UR-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime

2018 Toyota Tundra - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2018 Toyota Tundra engines have a timing chain and are interference. See the data outlined in the table below.

2018 Toyota Tundra Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine Option	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-interference	Replacement Interval
4.6L V8 310 hp (1UR-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime
5.7L V8 381 hp (3UR-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime

2017 Toyota Tundra - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2017 Toyota Tundra engines have a timing chain and are interference. See the data outlined in the table below.

2017 Toyota Tundra Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine Option	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-interference	Replacement Interval
4.6L V8 310 hp (1UR-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime
5.7L V8 381 hp (3UR-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime

2016 Toyota Tundra - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2016 Toyota Tundra engines have a timing chain and are interference. See the data outlined in the table below.

2016 Toyota Tundra Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine Option	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-interference	Replacement Interval
4.6L V8 310 hp (1UR-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime
5.7L V8 381 hp (3UR-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime

2015 Toyota Tundra - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2015 Toyota Tundra engines have a timing chain and are interference. See the data outlined in the table below.

2015 Toyota Tundra Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine Option	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-interference	Replacement Interval
4.6L V8 310 hp (1UR-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime
5.7L V8 381 hp (3UR-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime

2014 Toyota Tundra - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2014 Toyota Tundra engines have a timing chain and are interference. See the data outlined in the table below.

2014 Toyota Tundra Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine Option	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-interference	Replacement Interval
4.0L V6 276 hp (1GR-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime
4.6L V8 310 hp (1UR-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime
5.7L V8 381 hp (3UR-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime

2013 Toyota Tundra - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2013 Toyota Tundra engines have a timing chain and are interference. See the data outlined in the table below.

2013 Toyota Tundra Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine Option	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-interference	Replacement Interval
4.0L V6 270 hp (1GR-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime
4.6L V8 310 hp (1UR-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime
5.7L V8 381 hp (3UR-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime

2012 Toyota Tundra - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2012 Toyota Tundra engines have a timing chain and are interference. See the data outlined in the table below.

2012 Toyota Tundra Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine Option	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-interference	Replacement Interval
4.0L V6 270 hp (1GR-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime
4.6L V8 310 hp (1UR-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime
5.7L V8 381 hp (3UR-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime

2011 Toyota Tundra - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2011 Toyota Tundra engines have a timing chain and are interference. See the data outlined in the table below.

2011 Toyota Tundra Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine Option	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-interference	Replacement Interval
4.0L V6 270 hp (1GR-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime
4.6L V8 310 hp (1UR-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime
5.7L V8 381 hp (3UR-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime

2010 Toyota Tundra - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2010 Toyota Tundra engines have a timing chain and are interference. See the data outlined in the table below.

2010 Toyota Tundra Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine Option	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-interference	Replacement Interval
4.0L V6 236 hp (1GR-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime
4.6L V8 310 hp (1UR-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime
5.7L V8 381 hp (3UR-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime

2009 Toyota Tundra - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2009 Toyota Tundra 4.0L and 5.7L engines have a timing chain while the 4.7L has a timing belt. Both are interference engines. See the data outlined in the table below.

2009 Toyota Tundra Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine Option	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-interference	Replacement Interval
4.0L V6 236 hp (1GR-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime
4.7L V8 276 hp (2UZ-FE)	timing belt	interference	90k miles
5.7L V8 381 hp (3UR-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime

2008 Toyota Tundra - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2008 Toyota Tundra 4.0L and 5.7L engines have a timing chain while the 4.7L has a timing belt. Both are interference engines. See the data outlined in the table below.

2008 Toyota Tundra Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine Option	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-interference	Replacement Interval
4.0L V6 236 hp (1GR-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime
4.7L V8 276 hp (2UZ-FE)	timing belt	interference	90k miles
5.7L V8 381 hp (3UR-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime

2007 Toyota Tundra - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2007 Toyota Tundra 4.0L and 5.7L engines have a timing chain while the 4.7L has a timing belt. Both are interference engines. See the data outlined in the table below.

2007 Toyota Tundra Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine Option	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-interference	Replacement Interval
4.0L V6 236 hp (1GR-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime
4.7L V8 276 hp (2UZ-FE)	timing belt	interference	90k miles
5.7L V8 381 hp (3UR-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime

2006 Toyota Tundra - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2006 Toyota Tundra 4.0L engines has a timing chain while the 4.7L has a timing belt. Both are interference engines. See the data outlined in the table below.

2006 Toyota Tundra Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine Option	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-interference	Replacement Interval
4.0L V6 236 hp (1GR-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime
4.7L V8 271 hp (2UZ-FE)	timing belt	interference	90k miles

2005 Toyota Tundra - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2005 Toyota Tundra 4.0L engines has a timing chain while the 4.7L has a timing belt. Both are interference engines. See the data outlined in the table below.

2005 Toyota Tundra Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine Option	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-interference	Replacement Interval
4.0L V6 236 hp (1GR-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime
4.7L V8 282 hp (2UZ-FE)	timing belt	interference	90k miles

2004 Toyota Tundra - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2004 Toyota Tundra 3.4L and 4.7L engines have timing belts. The 3.4L is a non-interference engine and the 4.7L is an interference engine. See the data outlined in the table below.

2004 Toyota Tundra Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine Option	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-interference	Replacement Interval
3.4L V6 190 hp (5VZ-FE)	timing belt	non-interference	90k miles
4.7L V8 245 hp (2UZ-FE)	timing belt	interference	90k miles

2003 Toyota Tundra - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2003 Toyota Tundra 3.4L and 4.7L engines have timing belts. The 3.4L is a non-interference engine and the 4.7L is an interference engine. See the data outlined in the table below.

2003 Toyota Tundra Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine Option	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-interference	Replacement Interval
3.4L V6 190 hp (5VZ-FE)	timing belt	non-interference	90k miles
4.7L V8 245 hp (2UZ-FE)	timing belt	interference	90k miles

2002 Toyota Tundra - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2002 Toyota Tundra 3.4L and 4.7L engines have timing belts. The 3.4L is a non-interference engine and the 4.7L is an interference engine. See the data outlined in the table below.

2002 Toyota Tundra Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine Option	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-interference	Replacement Interval
3.4L V6 190 hp (5VZ-FE)	timing belt	non-interference	90k miles
4.7L V8 245 hp (2UZ-FE)	timing belt	interference	90k miles

2001 Toyota Tundra - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2001 Toyota Tundra 3.4L and 4.7L engines have timing belts. The 3.4L is a non-interference engine and the 4.7L is an interference engine. See the data outlined in the table below.

2001 Toyota Tundra Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine Option	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-interference	Replacement Interval
3.4L V6 190 hp (5VZ-FE)	timing belt	non-interference	90k miles
4.7L V8 245 hp (2UZ-FE)	timing belt	interference	90k miles

2000 Toyota Tundra - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2000 Toyota Tundra 3.4L and 4.7L engines have timing belts. The 3.4L is a non-interference engine and the 4.7L is an interference engine. See the data outlined in the table below.