Dealing with an engine is one of the most complex tasks anyone can perform in a vehicle. Sometimes, removing any component is just a step to do something, such as removing the timing chain. Although ...

We have queried a Toyota dealer and an RAC service centre about if and when we should change the timing chain/belt on our 4.0-litre V6 petrol 2004 Toyota Prado that has done 200,000 km, but neither ...

Good news, Amy; your Corolla has an engine with a timing chain rather than a timing belt. While a timing belt needs periodic replacement, the timing chain should be good for the life of the engine.

Hello Paul, I drive a 2003 Toyota Camry with a 2AZ-FE engine. Recently, my engine has started making a rattling noise when I start it, especially in the morning. The noise is becoming more noticeable, ...

Keep reading to find out what a timing chain replacement costs, what kind of help you can expect from your warranty, and what the key differences are between timing chains and timing belts. Luckily, ...

Q. We recently purchased a very clean 15-year-old, four-cylinder Toyota Corolla. The car has only 51,000 miles on it. When we took it in for service, we were informed that the timing chain needs to be ...

Q: I own a 2011 Toyota Camry with 116,000 miles. Is there ever a need to replace or service the timing chain due to routine maintenance? The salesperson who sold me the car said it should last the ...

What Does the Timing Belt or Timing Chain Do? On a conventional piston engine — which is found in virtually all modern passenger cars — the up-and-down motion of the pistons turn the crankshaft, and ...

For your engine to start, there has to be a perfect timing for every part, especially the engine valves. Depending on the car model, other parts have to move at the same time for the engine to start.

Toyota is frequently cited as the builder of some of the most reliable cars from the past or available right now. As positive as that recognition is, these machines often need more attention to keep ...