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I just bought a 2003 Toyota Avalon with 85K miles, was wondering if it has a timing belt or chain? Also, is there anything I should replace right now at 85K miles? Thanks!
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In the US, the 1996-2003 Toyota Avalon has a timing belt, while the 2004-2008 Avalon has a timing chain.
http://www.toyota.com/help/faqs/service-does_my_vehicle_have_a_timing_belt_or_a_timing_chain.html
For a 1999 or newer Toyota with a timing belt (like your 2003 Avalon), Toyota recommends at minimum an inspection at 60,000 miles or 4 years (whichever occurs first), and then inspections every 15,000 miles thereafter. But for costs, you should probably do a replacement at 60,000 mile/4 year intervals rather than the check and see approach.
http://www.toyota.com/help/faqs/service-what_maintenance_is_required_on_my_timing_belt.html
Hopefully you got the service history on your used Avalon when you bought it. Otherwise, you'll just have to hope that any of the regularly scheduled maintenances have been performed, or re-do them yourself if you are concerned that they may not have been done already. If you didn't get a copy of the Passport to Performance (Scheduled Maintenance Guide), you can view it at: http://smg.toyotapartsandservice.com/
You can also register on Toyota's owner site at http://www.toyotaownersonline.com/ to download the owner's manuals and also get other car care tips and guides. (I think you can also lookup any outstanding recall/service campaign info here with your VIN.)
In the US, the 1996-2003 Toyota Avalon has a timing belt, while the 2004-2008 Avalon has a timing chain.
http://www.toyota.com/help/faqs/service-does_my_vehicle_have_a_timing_belt_or_a_timing_chain.html
For a 1999 or newer Toyota with a timing belt (like your 2003 Avalon), Toyota recommends at minimum an inspection at 60,000 miles or 4 years (whichever occurs first), and then inspections every 15,000 miles thereafter. But for costs, you should probably do a replacement at 60,000 mile/4 year intervals rather than the check and see approach.
http://www.toyota.com/help/faqs/service-what_maintenance_is_required_on_my_timing_belt.html
Hopefully you got the service history on your used Avalon when you bought it. Otherwise, you'll just have to hope that any of the regularly scheduled maintenances have been performed, or re-do them yourself if you are concerned that they may not have been done already. If you didn't get a copy of the Passport to Performance (Scheduled Maintenance Guide), you can view it at: http://smg.toyotapartsandservice.com/
You can also register on Toyota's owner site at http://www.toyotaownersonline.com/ to download the owner's manuals and also get other car care tips and guides. (I think you can also lookup any outstanding recall/service campaign info here with your VIN.)
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