When should the timing belt be changed on a Lexus ES330?

When should the timing belt be changed on a Lexus ES330?

Timing belts are replaced as part of scheduled maintenance, usually every 60,000 to 100,000 miles.

Does a 2004 Lexus ES330 have a timing belt or chain?

The 2004 ES330 engine has a timing belt that is recommended to be replaced every 10 years or 80,000 miles whichever comes first. Regular inspection of the timing belt is necessary and replace it if you see any crack or missing teeth.

Does the Lexus ES330 have a timing belt or chain?

The 2005 lexus es330 is equipped with a timing belt that needs to be replaced every 90,000 miles.

What year did Lexus stop using timing belts?

Many older models of Lexus vehicles used timing belts but that was typically pre-2005 or 2006. Since that time nearly every vehicle that Lexus makes has been outfitted with a timing chain rather than a timing belt.

Does 2006 Lexus ES330 have timing belt or chain?

Lexus recommends replacing the timing belt at 90,000 to 100,000 miles. It appears as if you’re vehicle is due to have this service completed, so if you’d like an estimate to have a professional mobile mechanic complete the timing belt replacement on your Lexus ES330, please click this link to the service page.

What cars dont have timing belts?

What cars have timing chains instead of belts?

• Most BMWs.
• Most Mercedes.
• All Cadillacs.
• Alfa Romeo 159.
• Chevrolet Corvette.
• Dacia Duster, Sandero, Sandero Stepway.
• Honda Jazz.
• Mazda with Skyactiv-G engine.

When to replace timing belt on Lexus ES 330?

Like all multi-valve designs, given the right set of circumstances, taking a chance on ­delaying this maintenance can be costly. This article is based on the replacement of the timing belt in a 2005 Lexus ES 330 (see Photo 1 ).

When to replace timing belt on Lexus LS400?

In every case it has been due to the failure of another part. The timing belt on my first LS400 was trashed in the mid-1990’s when the water pump seized at around 75,000 miles – which, of course, was just after the power train warranty had expired. I am supprised that someone at a Lexus dealership would tell you to wait until 90,000 miles.

What causes a Toyota Lexus timing belt to break?

It’s not the timing belt that breaks. Much more often it is one of the ancillary parts – idlers, tensioner, water pump – that fails and takes out the timing belt. In fact, I’ve never heard of a Toyota or Lexus timing belt break due to wear. In every case it has been due to the failure of another part.

What kind of engine does a Lexus ES 330 have?

This article is based on the replacement of the timing belt in a 2005 Lexus ES 330 (see Photo 1 ). The engine is the 3MZ-FE — an all-aluminum 3.3L V6 with all-aluminum construction using cast-iron cylinder liners for durability and VVT-i.