Does a Toyota Corolla 1.6L 2006 have a timing belt?

Does a Toyota Corolla 1.6L 2006 have a timing belt?

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ed6666

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30 posts

81 months

Tuesday 7th August 2018
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Monkeylegend

27,206 posts

238 months

Tuesday 7th August 2018
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According to google it has a belt.

Silenoz

882 posts

160 months

Tuesday 7th August 2018
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My 2005 1.6 vvti automatic has a belt

mrtwisty

3,057 posts

172 months

Tuesday 7th August 2018
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You're both wrong I'm afraid. Chain. 100%

Monkeylegend

27,206 posts

238 months

Tuesday 7th August 2018
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Pah, can't even trust google nowadays.

mrtwisty

3,057 posts

172 months

Wednesday 8th August 2018
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The official guidance on the chain for that engine is inspection at 100k miles. In reality if it's made it that far and it doesn't make any horrible rattly/grindey noises, it's probably fine and will outlive the rest of the car without intervention.

I've certainly never come across any common issues mentioned online related to the design that cause them to fail. The main thing is that they have 5w30 synth engine oil, which also lubricates the chain - so evidence of regular servicing is important (as always).

On a test drive, just listen out for a harsh rattle from the bay on startup when the engine is cold.

E65Ross

35,706 posts

219 months

Monday 13th August 2018
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my '55 plate is definitely a chain. 101k and no issues.

anonymous-user

61 months

Sunday 19th August 2018
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I had a 2004 and it was a chain.