Avensis Timing Chain

[sshoesmith]

Hi, I have a 2004 petrol Avensis with 110k on the clock - is there any consensus about if/when the timing chain should be replaced ? Thanks, Stephen

[Konrad C]

So long as the engine has had regular oil and filter changes, then the chain should last the life of the engine.

Only if it is noisy would a change be necessary.

[avensisd4d786]

I have not heard of a avensis with a bad chain yet , lets hope its a good thing, keep the chain lubricated with regular services and correct spec oil as mentioned by Konrad.

[jimtaxi]

My 2.2 Avensis is now at 210000 miles oil changed regularly so no issues, changing this chain would also have to include the chain wheels and tensioner mechanism to do a proper job. If no noise leave well alone, access makes this a tricky job even for experienced Toyota technicians.