# Toyota timing belts/chains

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-timing-belts-chains/77343>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** corolla, toyota\
**Created:** [February 14, 2013, 3:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-timing-belts-chains/77343 "2013-02-14T03:07:08Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![MrEd9486](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/9e8a1a/32.png) [@MrEd9486](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MrEd9486)\
**Post date:** [February 14, 2013, 3:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-timing-belts-chains/77343/1 "2013-02-14T03:07:08Z")

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I have a 2001 Toyota Corolla LE, ca. 90,000 miles and still runs great. Does it have a timing belt or chain? and when does it have to be replaced? Thanks

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**Author:** ![missileman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/missileman/32/1366_2.png) [@missileman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/missileman)\
**Post date:** [February 14, 2013, 3:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-timing-belts-chains/77343/2 "2013-02-14T03:30:53Z")

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Your 1.8 engine uses a timing chain. It should last the life of your vehicle.