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.

Toyotas generally have a belt change interval of 150,000 km, but to be sure check the service booklet, which will show the correct interval. Disclaimer: You acknowledge and agree that all answers are ...

Your timing belt makes sure the different parts of your engine move in sync, and if it starts to fail, you’ll want to replace it as soon as possible. But what will that cost? Will your warranty help?

Many modern passenger cars have either a timing belt or a timing chain. Generally speaking, timing belts have the advantage of being quieter and cheaper to produce and replace, while timing chains ...

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I bought a 1998 1.3 Toyota Corolla for £250 about 2 months ago for a daily commuter (will be covering 300 miles per week). The car has done 98,000 miles and I bought it from a woman I know through my ...

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